Kit

Although a lot of workshop tools and projects can be built from scratch, often it's better use of time and money to start with a kit. These typically include the raw materials and sometimes sub-assembiles that will allow you to progress more rapidly. Castings can be included as these are challenging for beginners to create.

St Mungo’s Mini Builds

March 30, 2026

Those who follow along on social media will know that I’m a big fan of Lego. I was also aware of the work done by St Mungo’s to help homelessness in London and beyond, but as I was already supporting

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Timberkits – Magician

January 4, 2021

Possibly due to the trip to the Camera Obscura in Edinburgh or possibly the unfinished Dodo project inspired me to request a wooden construction kit as a Christmas present. It was a fun kit to assemble and the end results

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Squid Hunter

January 20, 2020

As a Christmas present from my sister, I received a Solarbotics Squid Hunting kit. This is a laser-cut wooden kit with a small PCB to assemble and a couple of solar panels. The sculpture has a small submarine, giant squid

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Shed Builder

March 3, 2008

I was lucky enough to buy a house with a shed already in place at the bottom of the garden. Other’s have to build their own from scratch or from a kit. My friend Rex and family assembled a “Rowlinson”

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Posted in: Kit, Shed Tags: Base, Build, Chainsaw