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Man landing on the Moon....EG NASA. All of the modern technology we have nowadays really stems from this. It is not just the electronics but also things like the heat resistant tiles, seating, lubrication, almost most things we take for granted now. :wink:

It's not just the yanks who are slapdash with weapons.....http://youtu.be/f6LWNQqs7TE Sorry, just realised that is the president of the MRA. :lol:

I am not sure about the grooves cut in the underside of the tops but can only imagine that the boards were cupping and these were cut to relieve any pressure and help keep them flat. :? As for the finish Wax seems to be the easiest finish to use on pine. The biggest problem with finishing pine...

I would think just the four legs would be sufficient but 36" is a long run for the panels and it may look better with a central vertical. Remember not to glue in the T&G panels to allow them to move. As for the lid I would suggest 3/4" to 1" thick timber for this. Biscuits will be fine for...

I normally build beds with M&T joints and cut a pocket into the side rail on the inside face to allow a nut and washer to be used. A long coach bolt is then passed through the post and tennon and into the rail. Then the bolt 'head' sits in a pocket in the post and this is covered with a turned...

Wire wool on Oak, oh dear! Go over it with a powerful magnet. :lol: That is a beautiful cabinet and a well written WIP on it. i should imagine you are feeling very proud now? well done. Also nice to see a pic of Rog, I have spoken to him a few times now but never actually met him, maybe in the...

Well with the planer up and running again I could crack on with the build. I made the leg for the removable worktop and a drawer front which will go on the end for when it is stored. This leg will be hinged under the top and the top will attach to the main worktop with catches. After giving all...

Thanks guys, it's up and running again. Yes and it was dust in the switch! pretty surprising as it is a sealed unit. I managed to blow through some small holes alongside the terminals and around the buttons and this seems to have done the trick. Thanks for all the advice guys, now i can crack on...

Hmm, me too???

I would if I knew which wires it was, there are 7 terminals on the switch!? I am afraid I am a dummy when it comes to electric motors. :oops:

i am having problems with my jet planer at the moment and wonder if anyone has had a similar issue. when i press the start button it runs for a second or two and then stops? Dodge recommended I try the run capacitor which I did but still no luck. I am thinking it is the switch that is at fault...

Thanks Richard. I didn't manage to get anything done today due to trying to get the planer working! I wasted all the morning trying to find someone who sells them and when I did eventually get one it didn't fix it! I am now thinking it may be the switch as it clicks when the motor cuts out, I...

Well today I was getting on well and managed to get the plinth together. I then mounted the units onto it to check the fit and dimensions. Then I got the chute built that will house the removable top and checked the fit in the units. It was at this point that my surface planer decided to give...

Thanks guys and I am glad you are enjoying it Dean. Got to admit I am also enjoying this build. I started the morning by adding the lipping to the edges of the panels. (Which I almost forgot!) :roll: When it had set I trimmed them flush with the router. Before I could assemble them I had to...

:lol: :lol: :lol: Bloody hell Bob that had me in stiches, you clown. =D>

I made a start on the doors for the units today. I had already machined up the wood for them so set about cutting a groove for the panels with the table saw. Then cut the mortices in the stiles. I set up the RAS to cut the lines for the Cheeks of the tennons. The tennons were then cut using...

Ah yes got it! Thanks Andy. ~Sorry for my ignorance, i think technology passed me by somewhere along the line. :oops: :roll:

just had a look at the download site but can't see a download button? do you have to subscribe to Fine Woodworking to download them? :?

Looks like a brilliant day you had there Jon. Wish I could have joined you all but am just too busy at the moment. I really enjoyed the last one, maybe next time. :wink:

Thanks John. After getting an idea of what the customer wants I make some drawings in Sketchup. Using Sketchup I then work out a list of materials I will need for the build then work out a price from this. I will then present the drawings to the customer and if there are no changes to be made I...