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Hi, Here's the story of a cabinet restoration where the guy was too stupid to quit. I had never been interested in restoring a vintage TV and should have walked away from this one. I've restored many vintage radios over the last ten years adopting this as an hobby when I retired. I'm completely...

Hi, Thanks for the welcome Wobblycogs (great name). I'm pleased you still have a full set of fingers and thumbs after doing much wire burning and long may you continue to do so. Isn't it wonderful how wire burning can transform something like a plain tool handle into something special at no...

Hi, Good luck with your project Tom and hopefully the following site's tutorial might be of use; http://www.milburnguitars.com/ Kind regards, Col.

Hi, Many thanks Sam; I've a bit more time at the moment so I can catch up a bit. I can well understand your thoughts whilst reading this thread with you having come into contact with live 240V; I'm pleased you are still here though even if it was a hard lesson learnt and of course you will be...

Hi, Many thanks Bob for your frank reply and I'm sorry to hear you are not impressed by what you see whilst viewing Doug's DVD's. Not everyone is well versed in electrical work and I'm certainly one of these so perhaps we see what Doug is about differently and I respect your views. I found the...

Hi, Many thanks for the newspaper tip Shultzy; I hadn't thought of that and also thanks for the link to "Pocket Door/Flipper Door Fixing". This is most useful and a very easy retro-fit once I get the workshop sorted out. I've just read your entire thread covering how you built and kitted out...

Hi Wonderful job so far Douglas and it will look sunning when completed. Something to aspire to. Kind regards, Col.

Hi, Thanks Kirk; yes it's amazing what can be done with little money but a lot of determination. I'm pleased you find it so interesting ProShop and you are most welcome. It's good to learn that you've bought the book and DVD's Bob. I do hope you have a go at Doug's “Unique3phase” transformer...

Hi, I was delighted to read Bob's (9fingers) thread covering “Use of induction motors in the home workshop”. This is the best write up on the subject I've seen and top marks to Bob for sharing it as it is most informative and highly useful...

Hi, Many thanks Dan for your kind words they are most appreciated. I've been a member of a number of vintage radio forums for quite a while so although I'm a newbie to this forum I'm used to adding my stories. I'm very busy with my workshop conversion at the moment but when I get a bit of time...

Hi, Thanks Greg, yes I'm careful what I put on it and am careful not to scratch it; I know it's my computer desk but it's a shame to clutter it up with the computer gear. Many thanks John I'm pleased you like it and once I get settled in with a bit of time I hope to post more of my projects...

Hi, About 15 years ago a guy at work asked if I would make him a pine farmhouse table. I agreed and the design and size was agreed upon with a handshake as was the price. I had catalogues so the price was half that shown for a similar table. It was almost Christmas so during the Christmas...

Hi, Kitchen and photographs look gorgeous to me top marks for both. Kind regards, Col.

Hi Mark, Many thanks for the update on Jacks PK. That is one serious restoration of the highest calibre we can all aspire to. Your saw is coming along a treat and I bet you can't wait to push the start button; one thing is for sure it won't walk around the workshop whilst sawing a bit of 1"x2"...

Hi, Beautiful bit of kit Mark and very well done so far with its restoration. They don't come any better than Wadkin and I'd be interested to learn what motor is fitted as Brook's where I worked supplied 1,000's of motors to Wadkin. Have you seen the following Mark...

Hi, That's one gorgeous kitchen and workmanship to aspire to; it's an inspiration to us all and I can't wait till my workshop is set up for woodworking. Kind regards, Col.

Hi, Many thanks for your welcome and good wishes devonwoody; they are much appreciated. For the last ten years I've been collecting and restoring vintage radios but now I am having a good clear out and want to concentrate on furniture/cabinetmaking for our own use. I've just completed a new...

Hi, What a great thread Bob; very useful and informative indeed and many thanks for going to the trouble to add it. It brings back many memories for me seeing the Brook Crompton nameplate. I worked for this company (Brook Motors) here in Huddersfield for 24 years up to my early retirement in...

Hi, It brought tears to my eyes; thanks for sharing and I'll pass it on. Kind regards, Col.

Hi, Wonderful Bob and a credit to you. Did you make the oak veneered worktops and if so what method did you use also what adhesive? Kind regards, Col.