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I like my Stanley FatMax. It has bounced numerous times with no discernible ill effects. Correction: it is a Stanley Tylon and the case is plastic and rubber. It is 8m / 26’ long and one of my most frequently used tools. It is accurate too.

I have seen it referred to as the poor man’s boxwood. I have a penchant for making mallets, so no doubt, there are a few in the future with this lot. Perhaps I shouldn’t have been so liberal with the bleach and left one or two of the logs to develop some spalting. Here are a few examples of the...

Thanks. That made very interesting reading. There was a lot to take in, and no doubt I’ll revisit it to attempt to internalise some of it. It is heartwarming how helpful people are and how generously they share their hard won knowledge. Much appreciated.

That looks large. How much does it weigh? I cannot see the harm in owning a few vises. It’s the vices that are the real problem. :giggle:

It all depends on your budget. If you’re cheap, like me, then a set of rasps and files of various sizes and shapes by Draper, about 8 in a set, will set you back about £35. These are sold in most motor factors, hardware stores and the likes of B&Q. They will prove to be adequate and will get...

I was given a hawthorn stump which I have sawn up into manageable lengths and debarked. I have a few questions regarding it and it is not easy to find information online and none of my books makes any mention of it. I have found a few discussions about the American variety but not the British...

I made this coat rack shelf for my daughter for Christmas.