Recent content by HornBen

So I finally got round to rustling up a prototype of this table to look at options for the leg and locking it etc. Thought I'd post some photos of the prototype to see if anyone has any further ideas on how to lock the leg in the down position whilst maintaining the clean lines when it is...

I also have the enclosed instructions for my machine which I scraped together myself from various translations and files I found online. Feel free to use them if they are of any use!

NMA Agencies - UK agents for Scheppach Just Google NMA Agencies and you'll find them.. They appear to have blades that would suit.. Disposable HSS planing knives 260 x 17.25 x 1.00 mm (6023 2200) for hms2600ci; Plana 3.0 Planer/Thicknesser

Marked up drawing I recieved from NMA...

I have a Scheppach HMS 3200ci and was able to order replacement blades from NMA who are the UK agency for Scheppach. They also sent me some marked up drawing with tips and advice for setting the beds and maintenance etc. Not the easiest to follow but a bit better than the instruction manual...

Thanks very much for digging through your books. I have looked at various options for locking the legs with stays but none of them really look the part when the table is stowed away. Appreciate the feedback - will update you with any further developments!

Ah okay got you....no as you say intention is to fold up against the wall.. Cheers, Ben

1. Yes I was thinking of using two fairly robust door hinges with minimal 'slop'. 2. Great thanks. 3. Yes was planning on using biscuits to aid alignment on the table top - have used this successfully on table tops in the past.. Do you forsee any issues gluing up the top if I use two thicker...

Thanks Rod, However I'm not 100% sure I know what you mean. The height of the support leg will be approx 750mm and will fold in to the recess in the underside of the top (top will be approv 1250mm long).

No pearls of wisdom then?

Good afternoon all. Looking for some advice please! I’m about to make a ‘Murphy Table’ out of oak. Effectively a fold down from wall kitchen dining table. I have an initial design in mind as shown in the pic attached. Couple of questions though. 1. Any recommendations for the types of hinge...

Agreed - I've always been 100% happy with it. Using a guide with different guide bushings will open up a hole new world!

If you buy something like this it will give you a few more options when it comes to setting up and making any jigs etc. http://www.axminster.co.uk/ujk-technology-metric-threaded-guidebush-set-502571

Sorry beaten to it. Yes it's very secure I have used mine for a few years and never had an issue...

You just need to pull out the little black slide/catch at the side of the base and it allows you to insert the guide in past the small metal 'catches' situated around the edge of the hole in the base..