Articles On The Creation Of My Workshop

Workshop

For many automotive adventures, you need somewhere to work and some storage. With no workshop, for a long time tools were under my bed, and work was done on the side of the road. And not just on my own cars.

These days I have a comparatively huge garage, which started as an empty box but is slowly becoming a useable workshop. The articles here will cover the transformation of the space to a workshop.

Ford 7610 – Trima 1420 Loader Legs

12 November 2023

To get the tractor to the Kellsall Steam Rally, I wanted to take the loader off, which meant making my own loader legs.

Ford 7610 – Tractor Bucket

3 June 2023

The Trima 1420 loader now adorning the Ford 7610 isn’t much use without implements. First up is a tractor bucket.

Mega Shed – Shed of the Year Edition

20 May 2023

The Mega Shed has been submitted for the Shed of the Year ’23 competition, so it seemed a perfect time for a summary write up.

3D Printing – Improving the Ender 5 lighting

24 December 2022

Following the introduction of the DIY enclosure, I need to improve the Ender5 lighting so I can see how the print is progressing.

3D Printing – DIY Ender5 Enclosure

4 September 2022

To get better quality 3D prints, I need to control temperatures. A DIY Ender5 enclosure should help with heat and save money along the way.

Denford Micro Router – My First CNC Router

15 May 2022

I’ve been casually looking to up my CNC game for a while. Finally, a Denford Micro Router should up my manufacturing game.

Mega Shed – Part 13: Exterior Finishing

2 May 2022

The last article in the Mega Shed write up, finishing off the shed exterior. A little cladding, capping and guttering and we’re all set. If only it was that easy!