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Budden contactform@cgtk.co.uk python-feedgen https://www.cgtk.co.uk/favicon.jpg Summary of new pages published on cgtk.co.uk /woodwork/handtools/lowanglesmoothingplane 2026-05-02T00:00:00+00:00 a wooden bodied smoothing plane with a Norris adjuster. /woodwork/handtools/woodenclamprepair 2026-03-15T00:00:00+00:00 a simple repair to a broken wooden clamp. /woodwork/other/ashclock 2026-03-07T00:00:00+00:00 a simple wall clock using an off-the-shelf mechanism. /woodwork/handtools/routerplanemods 2026-03-07T00:00:00+00:00 some simple improvements to two different router planes. /woodwork/handtools/bowlingballmallet 2026-01-30T00:00:00+00:00 a mallet turned from a bowling ball. /woodwork/benches/minimoravian 2025-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 a low bench for use with my travel tool chest. /woodwork/boxes/mitredwalnuttray 2025-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 a mitred walnut and sycamore tray made while on holiday in France. /woodwork/boxes/sycamoredrawerbox 2025-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 a sycamore and walnut box with drawers. /woodwork/woodturning/boxscraper 2025-10-19T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for hollowing into end grain and cleaning up the insides of turned boxes. /metalwork/grinder/mediumspeedmods 2025-10-19T00:00:00+00:00 some improvements to a medium-speed bench grinder. /woodwork/furniture/gardentable 2025-06-23T00:00:00+00:00 my first attempt at making garden furniture. /woodwork/woodturning/darningmushroom 2025-05-02T00:00:00+00:00 a simple darning mushroom I made for my other half. /blogrss.xml 2025-04-05T00:00:00+00:00 /woodwork/woodturning/hannabybox 2025-04-04T00:00:00+00:00 a simple turned box that I made on a woodturning course. /woodwork/woodturning/chiselhandles 2025-04-04T00:00:00+00:00 some new walnut handles for my chisels. /woodwork/woodturning/crushgrindtool 2025-04-04T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for cutting internal grooves when making salt and pepper mills. /woodwork/calculators/polygon 2025-04-02T00:00:00+00:00 a calculator to help working out dimensions of regular polygons. /woodwork/woodturning 2025-03-09T00:00:00+00:00 projects I've turned from wood. /woodwork/woodturning/peppermills 2025-03-08T00:00:00+00:00 some salt and pepper mills. /metalwork/miscellaneous/heattreat 2025-02-16T00:00:00+00:00 a high-temperature oven. /3dprinting/other/walletphonetripod 2025-02-15T00:00:00+00:00 an adaptor for holding a phone on a tripod without removing it from its wallet case. /woodwork/handtools/wengemarkingknife 2025-02-13T00:00:00+00:00 a marking knife with wenge scales. /3dprinting/jigs/heatsetinserters 2024-12-21T00:00:00+00:00 some simple soldering iron tips for fitting heat set inserts. /woodwork/other/forumthankyougifts 2024-12-21T00:00:00+00:00 some gifts I made for members of the MIG-welding forum as a thank you. / 2024-12-01T00:00:00+00:00 /metalwork/welding/christmastrees 2024-12-01T00:00:00+00:00 a simple christmas decoration made out of stainless steel nuts. /woodwork/furniture/shelfunit 2024-11-23T00:00:00+00:00 a wall-mounted unit with shelves. /woodwork/boxes/miscboxes 2024-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 other boxes that didn't get their own dedicated project page. /metalwork/welding/nutcoasters 2024-11-18T00:00:00+00:00 coasters and a trivet made out of stainless steel nuts. /3dprinting/storage/wallstorage 2024-11-17T00:00:00+00:00 a selection of custom 3d-printed holders for wall-mounting various tools. /3dprinting/sharpening/routerplanesharpening 2024-11-16T00:00:00+00:00 a simple jig that makes router plane blade sharpening quick and easy. /woodwork/powertools/boxhingejig 2024-11-16T00:00:00+00:00 a jig to help with drilling hinge holes in wooden boxes. /woodwork/boxes/teacaddies 2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 some more tea caddies with various words carved into the top. /woodwork/boxes/drawerboxes 2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 a couple of boxes with integral drawers. /3dprinting/sharpening/tormeksharpening 2024-11-09T00:00:00+00:00 some 3D-printed Tormek sharpening jigs. /woodwork/boxes/japanesebox 2024-11-02T00:00:00+00:00 a pencil case in the style of a Japanese toolbox. /3dprinting/storage/bitdrilldrawers 2024-10-29T00:00:00+00:00 handy storage for drills and screwdriver bits. /woodwork/handtools/screwdrivers 2024-10-27T00:00:00+00:00 home-made screwdrivers for adjusting planes. /woodwork/benches/minimoravian/blog 2024-10-21T00:00:00+00:00 /woodwork/furniture/greenwoodstool 2024-06-07T00:00:00+00:00 a stool I made on a two-day green woodworking course. /woodwork/furniture/gardentable/blog 2024-05-06T00:00:00+00:00 /metalwork/miscellaneous/heattreat/blog 2024-05-06T00:00:00+00:00 /woodwork/furniture/shelfunit/blog 2024-05-06T00:00:00+00:00 /woodwork/boxes/weightedbasebox2 2024-05-01T00:00:00+00:00 a taller version of my weighted base box. /woodwork/handtools/toolchest_blockplane 2024-04-28T00:00:00+00:00 a block plane to go with the travel tool chest's shooting board. /woodwork/powertools/woodlathe 2024-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 a home-made woodturning lathe. /woodwork/powertools/woodlathe/blog 2024-02-08T00:00:00+00:00 /woodwork/furniture/japaneselamp 2024-01-13T00:00:00+00:00 an elegant table lamp based on an Axminster design. /woodwork/boxes/minimaltoolchallenge 2023-12-16T00:00:00+00:00 an interesting little challenge to see how few hand tools I could use to make a box. /woodwork/handtools/traveltoolchest 2023-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 a tool chest with workholding capabilities. /3dprinting/jigs/dovetailguides 2023-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 guides to help cutting both tails and pins. /metalwork/miscellaneous/filingmachine 2023-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 a filing machine, also known as a die filer. /woodwork/boxes/teacaddy 2023-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 a box with a hinged lid and carved lettering. /woodwork/handtools/kerfingsawmk2 2023-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 a better kerfing saw. /woodwork/handtools/metricploughblades 2023-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 updating old plough planes to modern metric standards! /woodwork/handtools/routerplane 2023-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 my version of Paul Sellers' plane. /woodwork/boxes/slidinglidbox 2023-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 a simple alder box. /woodwork/boxes/dovetailedboxes 2023-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 several dovetailed boxes. /metalwork/m250/twopartsoftjaws 2023-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 Improved soft jaws. /woodwork/calculators 2023-08-05T00:00:00+00:00 a selection of on-line calculators related to woodwork. /software/digraph 2023-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 a simple tool to make symbol entry easier when typing. /metalwork/calculators/numberedwheel 2022-12-23T00:00:00+00:00 a simple tool for generating a printable wheel with a numbers around the dial. /3dprinting/jigs/radiusgauge 2022-11-27T00:00:00+00:00 a simple tool to help measuring radii with a digital or vernier caliper. /3dprinting 2022-11-25T00:00:00+00:00 introduction to the 3D printing part of the site. /software/arpcalc 2022-11-25T00:00:00+00:00 a powerful reverse polish calculator. /woodwork/handtools/dogholetailvice 2022-11-12T00:00:00+00:00 a simple alternative to a tail vice. /woodwork/other/inkleloom 2022-11-12T00:00:00+00:00 a simple loom for weaving bag straps etc. /woodwork/other/pegloom 2022-11-12T00:00:00+00:00 a pair of peg looms (and peg boxes) for rug weaving. /woodwork/powertools/bandsawdustcollector 2022-11-11T00:00:00+00:00 an improved method of catching the dust produced by a bandsaw. /woodwork/handtools/shootingboardmk2 2022-11-11T00:00:00+00:00 an improved shooting board with 3D-printed runners. /woodwork/handtools/shootinghandle 2022-11-11T00:00:00+00:00 two handles to improve shooting the ends of workpieces. /metalwork/calculators/converter 2022-11-11T00:00:00+00:00 a quick & simple unit converter. /woodwork/boxes/kumikobox 2022-08-28T00:00:00+00:00 a box with Kumiko in the lid. /woodwork/handtools/shootingboard 2022-04-30T00:00:00+00:00 my shooting boards; among my most often used tools. /woodwork/powertools/cordlessvacuumstart 2022-02-27T00:00:00+00:00 automatically start your vacuum cleaner when using a cordless power tool. /metalwork/data/flangenuts 2022-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 /woodwork/outdoor/chunkyplanter 2021-12-05T00:00:00+00:00 a chunky planter, made out of cheap tanalised timber. /woodwork/boxes/weightedbasebox 2021-11-25T00:00:00+00:00 my third box - a box with a heavy base. /woodwork/powertools/chaindrillingjig 2021-11-07T00:00:00+00:00 a jig for drilling evenly spaced holes accurately. /metalwork/m250/ballturner 2021-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 An attachment for turning spherical shapes with the lathe. /woodwork/other/endgrainchoppingboard 2021-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 an end-grain chopping board made out of Cherry, Maple and Walnut. /woodwork/powertools/tablesawtrolleymk2 2021-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 an updated table saw trolley to make it easier to store. /woodwork/outdoor/chunkyplanter/blog 2021-10-01T00:00:00+00:00 /woodwork/boxes/weightedbasebox/blog 2021-09-04T00:00:00+00:00 /metalwork/grinder/slowspeedgrinder 2021-07-03T00:00:00+00:00 a slow-speed grinder using low-cost diamond grinding discs. /metalwork/calculators/gears 2021-06-13T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for calculating involute gear parameters and generating DXFs of gears. /woodwork/powertools/tablesawguardmount 2021-05-24T00:00:00+00:00 an alternative method of mounting the table saw's guard. /woodwork/handtools/barclamps 2021-05-21T00:00:00+00:00 sturdy clamps for large parts. /woodwork/benches/temporaryshelf 2021-05-03T00:00:00+00:00 a shelf for temporarily storing things off the bench. /woodwork/handtools/barclamps/blog 2021-05-03T00:00:00+00:00 /woodwork/benches/fairweatherbench 2021-05-03T00:00:00+00:00 a bench for sunny day woodwork! /woodwork/benches/portableworkbench 2021-04-05T00:00:00+00:00 a portable workbench with two home-made vices. /metalwork/m250/toolholders#storageupdate 2021-04-05T00:00:00+00:00 /woodwork/handtools/sandingblocks 2021-02-21T00:00:00+00:00 simple blocks for hand sanding. /woodwork/other/crochethook 2021-02-20T00:00:00+00:00 a simple hook for crochet. /woodwork/boxes/handwarmerbox 2021-02-18T00:00:00+00:00 my second box - for storing hand warmers. /woodwork/other/veneerbookmarks 2021-01-30T00:00:00+00:00 simple bookmarks. /woodwork/boxes/firsteverbox 2021-01-24T00:00:00+00:00 my first attempt at a box. /woodwork/handtools/groovingplanes 2021-01-04T00:00:00+00:00 some hand planes for making grooves for box and drawer bases. /woodwork/handtools/kerfingsaw 2020-12-29T00:00:00+00:00 a simple tool to help ripping wood into thin pieces. /woodwork/handtools/dowelplate 2020-12-28T00:00:00+00:00 a simple tool to allow me to make dowels. /woodwork/handtools/planingdog 2020-12-28T00:00:00+00:00 a very simple low-profile dog to help with planing thin material. /woodwork/powertools/cyclone 2020-12-08T00:00:00+00:00 a dust collection box to help deal with sawdust. /woodwork/powertools/thicknesserstand 2020-12-04T00:00:00+00:00 a stand (with wings!) for my thicknesser to sit on. /woodwork/furniture/monitorstand 2020-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 a monitor stand made out of offcuts. /woodwork/powertools/routerextension 2020-10-25T00:00:00+00:00 an extension for taking deeper cuts with a small router. /woodwork/other/patternweights 2020-10-19T00:00:00+00:00 simple weights for holding patterns down when doing sewing projects. /woodwork/outdoor/sparrowbox 2020-08-28T00:00:00+00:00 somewhere for house sparrows to make their nest. /woodwork/other 2020-08-18T00:00:00+00:00 introduction to the woodwork projects that don't fit into the other categories. /woodwork/outdoor 2020-08-17T00:00:00+00:00 outdoor projects I've done. /woodwork/furniture 2020-08-16T00:00:00+00:00 an introduction to the furniture that I've made. /woodwork/boxes 2020-08-15T00:00:00+00:00 an introduction to some of the boxes I've made. /woodwork/benches 2020-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 an introduction to the benches that I've made. /woodwork/furniture/sidetable 2020-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 my first woodworking project - a small oak table. /woodwork/powertools/routersled 2020-07-03T00:00:00+00:00 a simple sled for "planing" with a router. /woodwork/powertools 2020-05-21T00:00:00+00:00 an introduction to some power tools & accessories that I've made. /woodwork/handtools 2020-05-20T00:00:00+00:00 an introduction to the hand tools and accessories that I've made. /woodwork/powertools/routertable 2020-05-20T00:00:00+00:00 a semi-home-made router table. /woodwork/workshop 2020-05-19T00:00:00+00:00 some information about my woodworking workshop. /woodwork 2020-04-05T00:00:00+00:00 an introduction to the woodworking pages on my website. /metalwork/calculators/dividing 2020-03-21T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for working out how to use a dividing head for a given number of divisions. /metalwork/miscellaneous/retractablescriber 2020-03-14T00:00:00+00:00 a simple scriber that is safe to keep in your pocket. /metalwork/bandsaw 2020-02-28T00:00:00+00:00 improvements and tooling for my bandsaw. /metalwork/calculators/tapdrill 2020-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for calculating drill sizes for tapping at different thread engagements. /metalwork/welding/controlswitch 2020-01-26T00:00:00+00:00 a simple switch to alternate between welding controls. /metalwork/calculators/cuttingspeeds 2020-01-25T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for calculating cutting speeds for various materials. /metalwork/sx3mill/zaxislockingscrew 2020-01-19T00:00:00+00:00 a replacement screw for locking the Z-axis travel. /metalwork/welding/tungstenholder 2020-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 a very simply holder for keeping tungstens handy. /metalwork/welding/thirdhand 2019-12-31T00:00:00+00:00 a handy workholding tool for welding. /metalwork/miscellaneous/bender 2019-12-30T00:00:00+00:00 a sheet metal bender for making boxes etc. /metalwork/miscellaneous/erslidehammer 2019-12-29T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for removing stubborn shafts. /metalwork/sx3mill/machinistsjack 2019-12-29T00:00:00+00:00 a simple tool for supporting work being milled. /metalwork/miscellaneous/cantileverclamps 2019-12-28T00:00:00+00:00 a pair of workholding clamps. /metalwork/welding/gasspanner 2019-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 a new spanner for opening and closing the valve on a gas cylinder. /metalwork/miscellaneous/vicerestoration 2019-12-21T00:00:00+00:00 restoring an old bench vice. /metalwork/welding/armsupport 2019-12-20T00:00:00+00:00 an adjustable arm to support the torch arm when TIG welding. /metalwork/m250/er40mt45 2019-12-15T00:00:00+00:00 A collet chuck that can be mounted directly in the spindle of the lathe. /metalwork/data 2019-12-15T00:00:00+00:00 some useful data for metalworking projects. /metalwork/data/nonsense 2019-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 handy look-up tables for understanding American youtube videos. /metalwork/data/threadtable 2019-10-03T00:00:00+00:00 a table of data to help with identifying unusual threads. /metalwork/grinder/adjustabledresser 2019-09-15T00:00:00+00:00 a simple modification that helps with dressing a grinder wheel. /metalwork/miscellaneous 2019-09-10T00:00:00+00:00 metalworking-related stuff that doesn't fit elsewhere. /navigation/gpx 2018-09-21T00:00:00+00:00 a tool to create route plans for your GPS with Google Maps. /metalwork/sx3mill/pantograph 2018-08-19T00:00:00+00:00 a handy tool for engraving text. /metalwork/m250 2018-08-12T00:00:00+00:00 improvements and tooling for my Harrison M250. /metalwork/calculators/changegears/m250 2018-08-12T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for calculating change-gears for threading on the Harrison M250. /metalwork/calculators/threaddialindicator 2018-08-12T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for helping with the use of a thread dial indicator. /metalwork/sx3mill/flywheelcutter 2018-08-11T00:00:00+00:00 a cross between a fly wheel and a fly cutter. /metalwork/calculators/spring 2018-07-03T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for calculating information about springs & how to wind them. /metalwork/grinder/jamjars 2018-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 a very simple method of catching some of the grinding dust from the back of the grinder. /metalwork/grinder/rest 2018-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 an advanced grinding rest for tool grinding. /metalwork/minilathe/smallmods 2018-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 some very simple lathe modifications. /metalwork/sx3mill/powerfeedmk2 2018-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 a better power feed. /metalwork/sx3mill/endstop 2018-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 a stop for repeatable placement of parts in the vice. /metalwork/minilathe/spiders 2018-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 3D printed chuck spiders. /metalwork/sx3mill/spindledro 2017-11-21T00:00:00+00:00 a replacement for the useless spindle DRO that came with the mill. /metalwork/calculators/knurl 2016-10-18T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for calculating stock diameters for knurling. /metalwork/calculators/screwmeasurement 2016-09-14T00:00:00+00:00 a tool for calculating dimensions for three-wire measurement of screw threads. /metalwork/minilathe/toolpostmk2 2016-04-03T00:00:00+00:00 a new and improved quick change tool holder. /metalwork/minilathe/tangentialmk2 2016-04-03T00:00:00+00:00 an even better turning tool holder! /metalwork/minilathe/toolholderstorage 2016-04-03T00:00:00+00:00 handy storage for tool holders. /metalwork/sx3mill/dtimount 2016-03-28T00:00:00+00:00 a handy mill-mounted DTI arm. /metalwork/sx3mill/tableprotection 2016-03-28T00:00:00+00:00 a simple way to save effort cleaning the mill. /metalwork/minilathe/dogclutch 2015-05-10T00:00:00+00:00 threading made easy. /metalwork/minilathe/threadingbanjo 2015-05-10T00:00:00+00:00 an easy way to set-up gears for screw-cutting. /metalwork 2015-01-31T00:00:00+00:00 an introduction to the metalworking pages on my website.