Another little blog. Mostly about woodworking and scale modelling.
Old 386 PC for sale. am386-SX. The power supply had failed, so I wired in a temporary ATX. I'm able to get it POST report a missing video card if I take it out, but with the video card in …
A display frame for a translucent puzzle, using frenzel lenses scavenged from an old LCD screen.
A small lid I turned for a ceramic bowl I bought for my mum. Made from a macadamia tree felled in our back yard.
Small rattle made for a friend.
I recently finished this plant stand. I didn’t think too much about the dimensions - I was trying to make the most of the QLD walnut leftovers I had. It turned out a bit of an awkward size; not quite …
My old boss is restoring a school hall out in the country, and wanted a replacement table top for an old table they have out there.
The top needs to be quite large, 2.5m by 1m. I've been building things …
Just last week I upgraded this site from Wagtail 1.1 to Wagtail 1.13.1, then on Friday Wagtail 2.0 was released! Another upgrade to do! Many thanks to the fine Wagtail team for producing such a lovely CMS.
Wagtail 2.0 …
I'm currently a hand tool only woodworker. Aside from a powered cordless drill, everything that touches the wood is powered by my own body. Besides the romantic nature of this philosophy, there are a number of distinct advantages.
Hand tools …
To see something go from a pile of parts to something that can stand up by itself and give an indication of the final object, is an exhilarating feeling. Can't do much else tonight since its too late, but I'm …
I purchased a second hand grinder so I didn't have to spend so long sharpening tools by hand. This is a POWAMAC by Crompton Parkinson. They were an electrical appliance company from the UK and they also made products in …