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I have been given a quote for around 1000 pounds inc vat for the installation of power to my workshop, and wonder if this is reasonable. The work will be certified. The work shop is Apox a 10 meter run from my consumer unit . And will be run above ground , attached to a wall . As part...

Thanks, I think its a question of being ultra conservative and any tools and need to set up a schedule and follow good practice and wax and oil. the inhibitor may be worth a shot and can buy a few a see what happens. will check out the heater

Currently I have a water proof work shops which will be insulated when i get power. I am in argyll and the relative humidity is currently sitting around 90 % . Does any one have any advice how to store my hand tools with out heating. For often used tools i am not as worried as i they will be...

Thanks videos are a great idea, i current have a spread sheet as an inventory and was going to take photos , but a video makes more sense, and a lot quicker .

Over the years i have collected a number of power tools and hand tools which would be prohibitively expensive to replace with out insurance if stolen or a fire. Apart from doing it though my content insurance are there any companies that specialise in workshop/tools insurance. Individually...

Thanks, I will have a look into fusion, i am attempting to build a Sheeeeeeed hopefully with some of the bells and whistles . Moving in to a new home i have an opportunity to build a workshop and have a wish list of how i would like it to function. I have had the frustration of working in a...

I am just trying to investigate software which can help me build a shed and where best to invest my time learning. I am not sure how complex a build i am gong to do and would like to be able to evaluate how it will function and feasibility to build depending and of course estimate how much...

Thanks i have a few things to think about. I will need to do a bit of site investigation of the the sub strait and the surface drains and how they work or don't . Improving the drainage will help just hoping there is a natural fall to the garden and space to create a soak away. I suspect...

Thanks for the response It will be easier to do when i am in the property. i am doing a back of a *** pack scoping excise from memory to avoid any clangers in the design. In summer it is easier to forget about water and i don't want to make that oversight. I want to build a shop...

Hi I have moved and want to create a workshop One problem I have is the plot I have earmarked has the potential to be water logged as it is slightly lower and I suspect the surface drains have been designed to get the water away from the house . ( there is no mains drainage so the water ends...

Thanks for the responses. I have a tormek which I use for wet grinding . Which is good for putting an edge on but painful for establish the edge . I think seally do a variable speed machine but I believe the wheel is only 25 mm . But would like a wider wheel . I am favouring the Axminster...

Hi I am looking to source a low speed grinder to refurbishing A job lot of plane iron and turning Tools I bought cheap. Refurbishing by hands is taking far to long and it would have been more cost effective to work overtime and buy new tools the time it had taken . The inner Womble in me...