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I have to build some louvre doors and thought this might be a job for the Domino. I needed a slot cut on an angle though so after a bit of thought I came up with this home made jig. Yes I know it's a bit Heath Robinson but it does work believe it or not as can be seen in this next shot. I had...

Hmm I shall have to read that on the Domino. Well I got the cubes finished today, they didn't turn out too bad. Now on to the next job. :D

Hmm, interesting, tell me more about these plano blades, not heard of them?

Well Charlie I have two of them now, a cheap Ferm one and a quality Elu one! Think I will hang on to the Elu just in case as it will still have it's place in the shop. :wink: Besides I still have around two thousand biscuits to use. :lol: P.S. I have been waiting for someone to make a cheaper...

No Flynnwood, the mitres are cut on the table saw and then cleaned on the surface planer. No jigs or tricks just need to make sure it is tight against the fences and a steady feed rate. HTH. :wink:

Well I used the Domino for real today. I have a job to make two MDF cubes to hang on a wall. Being a glutton for punishment it is another job with long mitres again! :roll: Easier this time as they were only 12" long. ;) After cutting the mitres I cut the Domino slots. I then had a dry fit...

You are right Bugbear, they are very friendly and helpful. just about everyone I met there wanted to speak to me in English and I hardly had a chance to use the 'little' mandarin I know. I lost count of the amount of meals we were invited to by everyone from the Mayor to the humble student. I...

I know, I know, Rog, that's what's worrying me. I may become a Festoolaholic! :shock:

Well I have bitten the bullet and joined the jet set and of course the slippery green and white slope! :shock: just bought this from a very nice forum member for a very very good price, thanks Chippyjoe who's a lucky boy then? :D

:lol: :lol: Yes I have been there a few times and can confirm that their translations are a little unusual to say the least! :lol: One that springs to mind is the translation for a tumble dryer, 'little ray of sunshine on the wall' :lol: There is also a trend for shop signs to read in...

Thanks for the comments. Well I have just returned from fitting the low units at the clients home and all went well. I am still working on the tall unit so that will be fitted later next week. Pleased to say the customer was happy with the units and is looking forward to the tall ones being...

Not sure if this helps but my Jet surface planer had a similar problem and it turned out to be the start capacitor. Mine didn't blow any fuses although it is on a 16 amp dedicated supply but it did spin for a second before stopping when the switch was pressed. cheap enough to give it a try first...

Well over the last couple of days I have been working on the tall cupboard. I got the shelves edged and sanded ready for the finish. After making up the top and bottom of the unit I tried it in a dry fit with the coving in place although it isn't finished yet. I will template the cornice in...

Well I have certainly not been impressed with my batteries. I use both of my drill drivers on a daily basis and the first Makita battery gave up after just one year! the replacement cheapo gave up after about two months! I am now down to one Makita battery and one cheapo. I am loath to replace...

Good lord Rog, do you ever sleep? :o Do you live on a diet of Red Bull? :lol: They are very nice looking shutters and I know just what you mean about those repetitive sort of jobs. I once had 16 raised panel wardrobe doors to make and I was sick of the sight of them in the end. :roll: At the...

Absolutely astounding Rog! that is truly a work of art mate and all in a day! :shock: Now that really does put my work rate to shame. Fantastic!

I got started on the doors today and got them built ready for assembly. I cut the grooves on the table saw and then mortised the rails. They are pretty big doors at 6' 6" I finally got the panels fitted at the end of the day.

You gonna tell us how you did them dovetails then? I am sure there are a few members who are interested. Nice chest by the way. :wink:

Got back in the shop today and made a start on the tall cupboard. I got the parts cut out and routed for the Tonk strips then got the lipping on the top and bottom of the unit. With those done I made the plinth for it to sit on. I attached the bottom to it as this unit will be assembled in...

Had a similar experience the other day with a delivery. Courier couldn't find address, rescheduled to be delivered the following day....didn't arrive! got on to supplier who got on to courier only to be told they had bent the said item, (2 mtr piano hinge) supplier apologised for the courier and...