tools, materials & knowledge for model makers
I first reviewed the Erbauer Drill & Impact Driver 10.8V back in September 2014. Just over 7 years on and they are still going strong. Specification Drill Driver: 2-Speed Variable & Reverse 10mm Keyless Chuck 15 Torque Settings + Drill Automatic Spindle Lock Impact Driver: Variable Speed & Reverse ¼” Chuck All-Metal Gearbox Trigger Switch … Read more
Congratulations! You have landed your first machining project. After a lot of time spent honing your skills, learning about the various tools, and becoming well-versed with operating the Computer Numeric Control or CNC machine, it is now time to put all that knowledge into use. But what are the must-have CNC milling tools for your … Read more
I saw this article in New Scientist this week and I thought “Foundational Technology” is an interesting idea to think about. A piece of 50,000-year-old string found in a cave in France is the oldest ever discovered. It suggests that Neanderthals knew how to twist fibres together to make cords – and, if so, they … Read more
I walked into the hardware store in Frome and saw this Trusco toolbox. Made from a thicker grade of steel and painted to a high finish, this feels like a really high quality product. Frome Hardware Store: you can visit them here: 18 Catherine Hill, Frome, Somerset or their website: fromehardware.com This is the Trusco … Read more