Recent content by George Johnson

Yes, the second link, except I used 350mm long rails. They are really good, when the four blocks are bolted together there is zero lateral movement, and they move along the rail with virtually no resistance!

I sometimes use it on the inside of drawers so you get the smell when you open them. It is definitely a matt finish, but that's OK for internal areas! Although I can't work out if it smells a bit artificial, and ever so slightly like the gents! But it does mellow after a bit! George

Hi Roger, I have attached a photo of the table as I was building the mechanism so you can see how the top segments are attached. The metal runners and ball bearing blocks come as a set. (two rails and 4 blocks) I made the steel brackets that bolt onto them and then attach to the segments...

Hi Roger, There are some similarities, but quite a few differences! The segments move out radially using the same iris principle, and ramps are used to lift bits up. But his table has an extra level of complexity as you don't have to go around unfolding the expansion leaves, and the mechanism...

Hi Rod, Thanks! I used Liberon Finishing Oil after putting a grain filler on. I think I must have put about 15 coats on in the end! George

Hi, I will have a go at explaining it!! In the last photo you can see a little inside the table before it is fully assembled. The central section with the three ramps visible stays still, the outer ring with the 6 table top segments attached rotates, the table top pieces move on ball...

Hi, I agree with the gloss finish, but it's what was wanted. Although it always seems to look more extreme when taking photographs! All the sheet materials I used were birch ply to be a bit more rigid than MDF, next time I might use 25mm thick boards instead of 18mm for even more strength...

Hi, I have just finished this expanding circular dining table. I have wanted to make one for a while and finally found a client who wanted to commission one. The top is veneered in walnut curl, I think this is one of my favourite woods. Working out the mechanism took a while and quite a few...

Hi, I have a JSP PowerCap IP, think it cost about £200, but it works really well. I have had it for nearly 6 years now, used it almost every day and the battery is still great. George

Hi, John Boddy are still going strong! I bought a lovely oak floor for them in January. I think they are moving to Richmond though. George

Hi, That is amazing, am just about to start building an extension on my house, sadly it won't be oak framed, but one day...! George