Category Archives: Tool Reviews

Faulty DRO replaced but not a simple plug and play!

  After buying a DRO unit to replace one that came originally with my lathe some 5 years ago I had some issues getting it to work. First of all I was buying one from Singapore that advertised it as … Continue reading

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Red layout fluid – at last!

Compares red layout fluid with blue layout fluid for use in model engineering Continue reading

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Update on the Clarke Bandsaw

During the last cut of the last brass bar I was cutting for the first use of the bandsaw the blade broke at the weld! I was fortunate enough to have bought a bi-metal blade on eBay so I could … Continue reading

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Review of the Dremel Speedclic system

Its early days yet since I have just received the Dremel Speedclic cut off system today. However initial observations are favourable. It is an ‘expensive’ system on the face of it so I will need to see its overall durability, … Continue reading

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Clarke Bandsaw performing well despite poor stand!

Clarke 6″ Bandsaw performs well in cutting a large piece of brass which makes up for the rubbish stand it is supplied with. Follow the engine build on www.mikes-models.com Continue reading

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New Bandsaw brings its own challenges!

My review and experiences so far with a Clarke CBS45MD (4½” X 6″) Metal Cutting Bandsaw. Continue reading

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