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A bit more sanding today and a careful test fit of the legs …not attached just placed on top to see how it will look

Thanks John I already have a nice set of black powder coated steel legs https://taylorsc.co.uk/collections/dining-and-console-table-and-writing-desk-height-71cm-28-tall/products/ss1110-double-z-dining-table-legs-black-powder-coated-1-pair

Basic training might come as a culture shock 😂😂😂😂

Fine day here allowed me to carry on with the table . First job was to make a small jig for my ferex router …9mm ply and 10mm walnut offcuts to allow me a quick method of levelling off the 15 bow ties. Jig made all bow ties were machined flat finishing off with a low angle plane A run over...

A week off work has allowed me to fix the steel channel to the slabs on today …dodging the showers get the 15 bow ties routers out and glued into place

How about the infamous Sticks Like Sh*t grip adhesive

Just remembered this supplier local to me …on eBay too https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156046145972?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rLIilYNQTcO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=FP1t1LtiSuK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Try bias adjusting 845 valves ….my monoblock power amps on my hifi rig run at 1200 v 😱😱😱

Clue is in the name …Ultra Violet light curing resin

A guy in a motor club I was a member of in the 80’s had an A40 with a 2.4 jag straight six in it …..that was terrifying 😱😱😱😱

Agricultural compared to a Vincent, but always bear in mind a Harley might look like a V Twin but it’s actually a twin single cylinder in a V format.

My 205 1.9 GTi ……gas flowed head/skimmed , modified inlet manifold fitted with a twin bore Astra GTE throttle body, NGK platinum electrode plugs, 309 GTi front antil roll bar, top & bottom strut braces, Group A semi rigid engine mounts, 2 1/2 coil over Koni adjustable struts with roller top...

If you watch the video on the site you glue in as well

Came across these recently …has anyone any experience with them https://www.questhardware.co.uk/timber-connecting-systems/striplox/striplox-connectors/striplox-griplox-no20-biscuit?code=KFS109&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3uio5bmohgMVSoxQBh3fjQmvEAQYESABEgJBtfD_BwE

Here are some pics from my build …3 years ago. Bare cabinet with bracing Test fit of 100mm port pipe Bracing after drilling out air holes and starting to line with d’dead sheet’ Test fit of the Volt driver Rear magnet brace Cabinet before fitting port outlet and balau cladding...

Whilst 4 drivers will not work as hard …they will move large volumes of air in total. My cabs are 150 litres 😁😁 and go down to 18 Hz using Volt drivers which are bomb proof but £££££. I have an internal cruciform brace with an adjustable pad that supports the rear of the drive magnet too. A...

My sub cabinets for my lounge system are constructed from 30mm mdf with 18mm internal bracing. They are clad in 18mm yellow belau hardwood. Subs generate large internal forces from the volume of air moved by …in my case a 18” driver so the internal cruciform bracing is essential. My ported...

20 years ago I built a shed out of the bitumen coated osb that was then available from Wickes. Lasted well only took it don when we built an extension

I use this recipe Traditional Solid beeswax furniture polish 50g beeswax 50ml Turps 50ml Linseed oil As per our basic recipe for how to make beeswax polish, put all the ingredients in a bain marie or heatproof just and heat gently over water until dissolved. Stir thoroughly and pour into...

Whilst not wanting to drift off the OP’s thread …whatever happened to that era of doing a mate a favour cos your experienced at it etc …knowing you’ll get similar in return etc