Category Archives: Workshop

Hilda Mini Drill

Posted on 20/05/2020 by AlanM52

Delivered this morning and dropped into my post/parcel drop tray For my purposes this is primarily a 3 speed mini drill that comes with 10 brass collets and a set of drill bits plus the usual rotary tool accessories.   … Continue reading →

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Homemade 8" band saw – blade change

Posted on 17/05/2020 by AlanM52

The blade that I’m changing has done a lot or work so no complaints about the quality of AYAO band saw blades.

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BangGood – Hilda Mini Drill delivered

Posted on 04/05/2020 by AlanM52

UPDATE for Wed 20th Delivered this morning and dropped into my post/parcel drop tray. CCTV snippet of delivery and collection. Although my sign is not out he knows where to leave parcel because ET giving him instructions on the video … Continue reading →

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Workshop Scroll Saw – extra lighting

Posted on 04/04/2020 by AlanM52

The ALDI WorkZone scroll saw is turning out to be one of the most useful tools in the shop. It has a neat built-in work light but it’s not that bright and with ageing eyesight I’ve decided to add another … Continue reading →

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Disc sander for wood lathe – part 10 video

Posted on 27/03/2020 by AlanM52

Test run for the first time.

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Disc sander for wood lathe – part 9

Posted on 27/03/2020 by AlanM52

Velcro sander pad has arrived – yay   Drop tray is working well

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Disc sander for wood lathe – part 8

Posted on 21/03/2020 by AlanM52

The plywood strip I was using for the actual shroud broke in half. Not able to take the bend. Having another go using a strip of Colorbond. Using the same base U frame as before and making another shroud support.

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Disc sander for wood lathe – part 7

Posted on 20/03/2020 by AlanM52

Sander shroud up next, thinking and collecting some likely materials. Thinking how to make the shroud.

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Disc sander for wood lathe – part 6

Posted on 19/03/2020 by AlanM52

Fixing the table to the sliding base. Line up everything put on a clamp and move it carefully to the work bench.            

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Disc sander for wood lathe – part 5

Posted on 18/03/2020 by AlanM52

Before mounting the table we need to route a channel for the mitre gauge. I’ve decided to go with the vintage Sher mitre gauge – ALL METAL   On the left is where we downed tools last session. I’m going … Continue reading →

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