In this article, I thought I’d go over my assessment the method commonly known as the “Ruler Trick” used to create a smooth face to the iron, is attributed to David Charlesworth, a well-known North Devon furniture maker. This method has its place when users are faced with creating a smooth flat area on the […]
Why its Important to use Full Time Used Tool Dealers
Many people don’t realise the importance of supporting full-time used tool dealers who invest in knowledge and have worked hard to gain the ability to make better judgments on prices, identify conditions, learn about desirability & rarity, etc. Those who do this for a living invest in books, equipment, and the business space needed to […]
How can Robotics and AI Tools be Viable in a Climate Crisis?
A thought came to me today regarding the modern tech world and robotics used so much in producing everyday products when both require electricity for power. Everything we hear about this next revolution requires electricity but we are told that this will come without the need for fossil fuels and from renewables that seem to […]
Nonconformity and individualism from working with tools.
Holding the ability to create from one’s skills is freedom which drives us to improve our capabilities and confidence further. It drives us every day to find new challenges to test these abilities and the harder they stretch us the more we can grow exponentially. Experience is extremely valuable when combined with serendipity, along a […]
Sole Destroying Practices & Old Tool Refurbishment
Contrary to most people’s belief it’s clear there isn’t an infinite supply of good quality vintage tools. Many old tools are past their best and require significant effort and skill to refurbish them to the standards the old timers demanded. Given that these tools are limited in their supply there are many things to consider […]
Tarting up Old Vintage Tools
I’m writing a blog today to let off a little steam due to all the negativity and incompetence there seems to be around the world lately and by doing this it might just raise the spirits and that of others at the same time. I did promise myself to stop watching the mainstream media news […]
