RJ45 connectors - Cat5e and Cat6 plugs - how to wire: RJ45 connectors - Cat5e and Cat6 plugs - how to wire was the question I needed to answer. Background. I have always been nervous of the envisioned complications in wiring up those very very small plugs with the pretty coloured wires. Its something I needed to master since moving out to the new wood workshop. I have a … [Read more...]
Install Drawer Slides to lathe workbench
Install Drawer Slides to lathe workbench Install Drawer Slides to lathe workbench was todays task with my design of my Axminster AH-1218VS Woodturning Lathe workbench. A lot of the information is covered by my latest video on my youtube channel. For your ease I have embedded it below. The carcass of the 3 drawers for the bench were made using 225mm x 3000mm x 50mm rough … [Read more...]
Double Glazing for Wood Workshop
Double Glazing for Wood Workshop Double Glazing for the Wood Workshop was something I had considered when designing the workshop. In addition to the benefit of increased insulation, preventing heat loss, there would be a reduction in noise from machinery. Useful to keep the neighbours happy. Surely the cost though would be prohibitive? Any bought units may mean that the … [Read more...]
My Dream Woodworking, CNC and Electronics Workshop build begins.
My Dream Woodworking, CNC and Electronics Workshop build begins My Dream Woodworking, CNC and Electronics Workshop build begins. My Dream Woodworking, CNC and Electronics Workshop build begins. The arrival of the new building and I say building because its so ............big! Allows me to start fitting it out. I am fortunate that I have a model engineering … [Read more...]
Design and build my ideal wood workshop
Design and build my ideal wood workshop Design and build my ideal wood workshop has come about quite quickly for reasons that will become clear in this article. Whilst I still have two or three projects underway at the moment I have decided to push ahead with the upgrade to my wood workshop. … [Read more...]