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Take that old one apart and most of your information is there plus templates. I take it you will reuse the metalwork? Tongue and groove planes were likely used on the staves but a router will get it done. I dont think any glue was used but taking it apart should confirm or deny that. I...

Western red cedar is my pick. If its quite light in weight and you can mark it with your thumb nail its good indicators. Got used a lot for cladding. Regards John

I would go with Pete's advice as a starter and see if things settle down before taking to it with a plane. I notice they have not followed the rule of alternating the grain at the glueup stage so it will have a natural inclination to bow when it takes up moisture. If your workshop is nice and...

If its crosscut slices (rounds) they will split. Also they have next to no structural strength so anything you make will need propper support. It would be best to paint both sides as soon as possible to slow down the drying and leave a couple of years to dry out under cover. There will likely...

How about 32mm water resistant MDF. Cut to fit opening and its an instant door. You can rout grooves if you like. I saw this done at an office refit a few years ago. Regards John

Flash Gordon was also the first thought in my head soon as I saw it. Anyhow hope you get plenty good use from it as it looks built to last. Regards John

It would mean holes in the table top but if you are happy with that then use these. t nuts bunnings - Google Search Regards John

I dont think you would need steam for that one in the picture. The bends are quite gentle and the wood quite thin. I watched a youtube clip on a table similar to that just a couple of weeks ago. He just applied glue to the middle of the slats then when dry splayed them to fit in the mortices...

Gave it a few minutes but had to turn it off. Very hard to watch. Regards John

Thinnest one I have is about 3mm but its on a regular turning chisel handle. I have never liked the idea of hanging onto something with a knife type handle at the lathe. Regards John

Hand cut dovetails are always going to have some slight imperfections thats just life and what makes them look hand cut. Long as its just slight imperfections and the joint holds its fine. What can look a bit ho hum at first fit usually look fine after the glue has dried and a trim with a plane...

We have had this discussion on smart stuff in the workshop before and I think I recall saying that for me the workshop was a place to get away from that for a while. Thinking more on it I can see lazy habits forming. If you can't take the time to flick a switch will you take time to unplug a...

Yes he has a whole heap of easy to watch videos. I like the keep it simple approach. Regards John

I had trouble with a cheepish QR vice and it put me off QR vices for good. I got it from a reputable tool shop but within a year it would just pop open. Had to hold the release lever closed to do up the vice. They replaced it but soon the next one was doing the same. Nice as QR is its only good...

My 2hp extractor does not have a grill. I got it second hand so it may have at one time. About the only time I get anything large enough to make a klunk noise is when I take the hose to clean up the floor. I guess on the tablesaw its possible to get a thin offcut slip through but not if you use...

Block plane or a #3 and sometimes a #4 if its closest to hand. Since I got a shinto rasp I have also found you can do it with that. Regards John

Like Pete said. The max rated speed is a safety notice to not use it in a saw that turns faster than that. Up to 7000 is ok above 7000 not ok. Regards John

Actually upside down is now the political statement. Thanks to all those who are into the big conspiracy. Its easy to spot with most flags but you need a closer look when its the union jack. So they were perhaps ignorant as to what way up it should be or making the ignorant political statement...

Nothing like improving the dining habits of the local wildlife. Regards John

Well apart from sharpening threads and months long yacking about the latest magic steel for plane irons there was one thing bugging me. Wot was it again---------- Yes River Tables thats it. Regards John