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Black and Decker Workmate Restoration Part 2 – It’s Home

The workmate is home and in my garage. Despite it’s well used appearance it is in great condition, I have only noticed

So I need a new project and I have decided to make that project a restoration of a vintage Black and Decker

This is the bit I have been looking forward to the least. The garage is full of stuff so I could not

Now that my padstones are in and set, I have taken the plunge and got my steel beams in. There are two

I bought a Bosch laser leveller and I’m so glad I did. It’s been so bloody handy! I got the laser out

It’s getting really cold outside now, and I’m having to add frostproofer to the mortar. It’s becoming a real task to get

Now that the rear of the extension is up to the wallplate height, I have started to frame the vaulted roof using

So I’m up to the lintel height at the back of the building now and I have fitted the first two lintels.

So, it’s no secret that my neighbour has not taken the fact we’re having an extension very well. After giving me some

Now that the slab is done, I have started to make some progress in getting the block work done. It’s not as