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For years I have been relying on old domestic vacuum cleaners to suck up the sawdust generated by my power tools, not the best solution. So recently I decided to build a dedicated dust extraction system that I can move around and put in the back of my truck when doing onsite jobs. Its based on a...

Two other good YouTube channels to watch if you're into boatbuilding are: Acorn to Arabella Salt and Tar Both of these are good. Acorn to Arabella is interesting as they actually source most of the timber from their own land. So you see the whole process, felling, seasoning and final...

Watched both of the episodes on catch-up. I was looking forward to the similar skill levels that are shown on bake off. As in competitors who possess the basic skills in cookery who are then challenged to take it one step further. Sadly this has not happened with this program. As mentioned here...

Use mine occasionally with a shimmed outfeed fence for jointing.

I watch a lot of boat building videos on YouTube. Most of them based in the USA. They all seem to use a lot of Total Boat products who supply a very extensive range of epoxy products. Can you buy this stuff in the UK?

There is a small hardware store near me that still sells screws out the box. In any quantity you want. Great when you just need one or two of an unusual length or size

Bring back Barry Buknell !

Forstner bit, been there - done rhat

Oh yes, I do like a "special interests" video 😉

Worth paying that little extra for the quality. Its a well known fact that Festool millimetres and centimetres are so much more accurate and consistent compared to other manufacturers. They go through a rigorous quality assessment process that rejects many of them as they are not up to standard...

Have driven three cars with automatic transmission. First was a Ford Grenada 2.8. A basic 3 speed box with kickdown. Nothing fancy to write home about but cruised well. Second was a 2.3 BMW 3 series 5 speed with tiptronic. Nice drive and I used to use the tiptronic quite a lot. I felt that I...

Very funny, but unfortunately very close to the truth. A colleague of mine went through a similar episode in rural Gloucestershire (3 guys raiding his property and attempting to steal his ride on lawnmower). After the episode the police threatened to revoke his firearms license but backed down...

During the Falklands war all naval personnel entering the exclusion zone were required to be clean shaven so that gas masks would fit and seal properly. A lot of old salty chiefs and POs lost their sets. I have experienced wearing gas masks for extended periods of time whilst having a beard...

Correct, Wee Willie Krankie does not approve

20 bore semi auto shotgun. Don't forget to breast them out when despatched. Fresh pigeon breast, better than any steak you can buy!

Yes, simply stunning workmanship but completely impractical. Where's the crews quarters? The internal layout effectively demotes this blue water racer to a day boat. OK, if thats what the owner wants, that's what he gets. I have my suspicions that this boat will never achieve its full sailing...

If you have lots to do then routing is the way to go. Traditionalists often look down on this method. But with a good jig (build your own, lots of designs can be found on YouTube) you can cut a mortice in the time it takes to sharpen your chisel. Don't get me wrong, chisel skills are essential...

I have an all metal body Wolf power drill that was my grandfather's. Only use it now to run a twist drill sharpening jig. Guess it was probably purchased late 50s early 60s. Built like a tank. Only thing I've had to do with it is change the brushes

Indian Pale Ale

No, I've paid for my pension via NI contributions over my working life. The state pension is NOT a benefit. As for boundaries, us "old uns" had plenty that have gone by the wayside or are just ignored by subsequent generations