Tag Archives: Veritas

More recent purchases

Posted on 18/04/2013 by John

I like to save up my purchases for the middle of the month, as it means they’ll be on next months credit card bill and it gives me something to look forward to/think about between pay days! Workshop Heaven This … Continue reading →

Posted in eBay, Hand tools, Purchases, Tools | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Tuning the Charnwood W730 – Part 3

Posted on 12/04/2013 by John

After some tweaks last month I’ve been quite happy with how the W730 performs, but one thing that still annoys me is how loose the mitre gauge is in the T-slots. There’s probably less than 1mm gap between the thinner … Continue reading →

Posted in Machinery, Tools | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Levelling the SIP 01552 – Part 3

Posted on 16/03/2013 by John

It’s been a while since I last updated on this subject Since then I’ve played about with my dial gauge … … and my Dad has sent several prototypes of the flanged mounting washer thingy and we’d very nearly got … Continue reading →

Posted in Machinery, Tools | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Three more deliveries

Posted on 16/03/2013 by John

Over the last few days I’ve received three deliveries: Axminster Veritas Aluminium straight edge – £26.10 – I’ve wanted a straight edge I can use as a reference when checking/setting up machines and jigs/fixtures/appliances for a while now Veritas miniature … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand tools, Machinery, Power tools, Purchases, Tools | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Delivery day roundup

Posted on 22/01/2013 by John

I’ve had 3 deliveries since the 15th: one from Machine-DRO (Allendale Electronics) and two from Axminster. Machine-DRO I’d never heard of this company until I saw a link in a post on the Woodworkers Institute forums. So far I’m impressed … Continue reading →

Posted in Purchases | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Christmas presents

Posted on 30/12/2012 by John

I opened the last of my presents yesterday, so I thought I’d do a round up of the wood related ones, which were exceptionally well chosen … by me! Veritas The first present was from my wife and consisted of … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Hand tools, Personal, Purchases, Reading, Tools | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Plane catch-up

Posted on 21/12/2012 by John

I realised I’ve not posted about a number of acquisitions in the plane department which I’ve made over the last few months: Qiangsheng No. 7 – ~£130 (12% sale) Qiangsheng block rebate – £49.95 Qiangsheng “Bailey” No.1 – £115 Axminster … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand tools, Purchases, Tools | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments