What kind of watches do airline pilots wear? December 5, 2020 Many manufacturers sell watches that they associate with pilots in their advertising. But do real airline pilots actually wear them? With names such as…
Why do Special Forces wear Casio watches? December 2, 2020 Casio once had a reputation for cheap electronic calculators. They still have a reputation for selling cheap (almost disposable) wristwatches. But alongside this they…
Browning Dark Ops Trail Camera Review June 16, 2020 We wanted to photograph the local wildlife at night, so we bought ourselves a trail camera for Christmas. Four months later, here is my…
The most useful thing I ever made from palette wood June 15, 2020 I recently got asked what was the most useful thing I ever made from pallet wood. I knew the answer immediately, but was somewhat…
Build a Spaceship March 15, 2020 A beginners guide to kit bashing. If you want to build the Millennium Falcon you go and buy a millennium falcon kit. But what…
What can the hyped ‘Cricut Maker’ actually do? February 28, 2020 You might have seen the Cricut Maker described as “the ultimate smart cutting machine” but what does it do? Prepare to be pretty impressed….
Crab Apple Wine Recipe September 4, 2019 Crab apple trees are generally grown for their ornamental benefits. Big beautiful blossoms in spring and tiny apples from late summer onward. Most people…
Choosing the right Electric bike for you. August 6, 2019 So, An electric bicycle. it isn’t proper cycling. I mean, you don’t get sweaty and exhausted fighting headwinds and hills on an electric bike….
Ikea Forhoja trolley review April 19, 2019 The Forhoja kitchen trolley is an impressive bit of kit. We bought one to act as a temporary kitchenette while the proper kitchen was…
How to Etch Brass or Copper March 14, 2019 Chemically etching a design into Brass or Copper delivers sharp professional results even on the first attempt. The skills needed to etch brass are…