Apologise for absence. Unfortunately I have spent the last Month in Hospital so sorry for all the emails that have gone unanswered. I am home to recover enough for an operation so it may be some time before 'normal' service is resumed. In the meantime if you do want to email me please do, but bear in mind the possible delay in reply. In the meantime have a look at some of … [Read more...]
RJ45 connectors – Cat5e and Cat6 plugs – how to wire
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...]
Veneering the dash of the Postman Pat Electric Van Project
Veneering the dash of the Postman Pat Electric Van Project Veneering the dash of the Postman Pat Electric Van project for the third time came about because of the current build. Because the framework for the body has now been completed it means that a different dash was necessary. The position of the steering wheel and location of the seat meant that the existing dash had to … [Read more...]
Mills 1.3 cc Diesel Engine
Mills 1.3 cc Diesel Engine Mills 1.3 cc Diesel Engine was a famous early engine for model aircraft. Not many engines were commercially available at that time so some intrepid fliers made their own engines! The inspiration for making my own diesel engine was an article by Ron Chernich from Australia. he produdced plans for the first edition of the Model Engine Builder … [Read more...]