Router Table Part 7
Today I'm going to be attaching the frame to the table top and then cutting out the insert hole for the router to hang from. Come check out the progress in part 7 of the router table build.
Let me know in the comments below about any projects you may be working on, or contemplating.
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Router Table Part 6
In this episode I glue the outer edges to the table top and have an oopsie with the router. How did I resolve the issue and move forward? You'll need to watch part 6 of the router table build to find out.
Let me know in the comments below if you've had an oopsie and how did you resolve it?
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Router Table Part 5
Today I start working on the table top using laminated MDF followed by creating the insert that the router will hang from. Come check it out in part 5 of the router table build.
Are you working on any projects in your part of the world? Leave a comment and tell us all about it.
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Router Table Part 4
Its finally time to assemble the router table frame, does it all go according to plan? What sort of finish will I apply to the table once it's assembled? Come find out in part 4 of the router table build.
How do you feel when you reach big milestones in your projects, leave a comment and let me know.
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Router Table Part 3
Do I completely stuff up cutting the dadoes and rabbets for the router table frame? Will I be able to proceed to gluing up the pairs of legs? Come find out in part 3 of the router table build.
Let me know in the comments how you think the router table is progressing.
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Router Table Part 2
In part 2 I make a better tablesaw jig to help square off the lengths before I finish running them through the thickness planer. Once this is done I'll cut the lengths to size ready to build the router table frame.
Let me know in the comments how you think my woodworking journey is going so far.
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Router Table Part 1
Its time to start building a router table that I will use in future projects. Come join me while I work out how to mill wood I'm getting from pallets and the lessons I've learned on the way.
Let me know in the comments if you've tried making things from pallets and how you prepared it before using it.
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Upcoming Projects Sneak Peek September 2023
In this video I'll go over five projects that I've currently got planned. I'll cover the craft table upgrade, router table, USB power brick, DeLorian model and the LEGO Luke Skywalker Red Five hemlet.
Let me know in the comments which one you're most interested in.
0:00 Intro
0:16 Project #1 - Craft Table Upgrade
1:01 Project #2 - Router Table
3:02 Project #3 - USB Power Brick
3:40 Project #4 - DeLorian Steel Model
3:56 Project #5 - LEGO Luke Skywalker Red Five
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18 Days of Photos
Recently I started carrying my camera with me during my Randy walks and made sure I shot at least one photo. I made it up to 18 consecutive days until I went on a weekend trip. Join me while I share my collection of photos from these 18 days.
Let me know your favourite photo in the comments below and why you like it.
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Trailer Extension Lead
Join me while I put together an extension lead for a car trailer that I'll be using in an upcoming trip.
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The art of a segue
There is no way of avoiding baked in sponsorship ads in YouTube videos, so I thought it would be fun to look at the different segue styles out there and score them using a weighted scoring method.
For more information on the weighted scoring method check out the following video from Americo e-Learning:
Weighted scoring 101 -Learn quickly decision-making matrix, ranking & prioritization matrix (short)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQLkW7RlLX8
The videos featured here are as follows:
Linus Tech Tips
This WEIRD Japanese Laptop LOOKS 20 Years Old… - Panasonic SF-SV2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLG08-xJGyM
Sabine Hossenfelder
Do your own research. But do it right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD6hS8WV3ic
The Why Files
The Moon’s Dark Secret: Aliens Harvesting Human Souls for FOOD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8p44wQMtNE
FreedomToons
The Left When Someone Defends Themselves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCDYoT1zPtk
The B1M
The Race to Replace a Cracked Dam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0vxzYvIHUk
Make sure you check out these creators as you might find a new channel to watch.
I hope you enjoy this video, let me know in the comments your thoughts and perhaps share some other styles of segue I didn't feature here today.
0:00 The art of a segue
0:24 Intro
2:15 Linus Tech Tips
3:52 Sabine Hossenfelder
5:14 The Why Files
6:33 FreedomToons
8:00 The B1M
9:43 Winner & Conclusion
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Twin Rivers Bridge Repair
After finishing my Canyon bridge repair I couldn't resist fixing the two bridges that span the twin rivers heading towards Departure city on Navezgane. Come join me while I try to avoid falling off and breaking bones ☻
Background Music
"Pause for Thought" by Approaching Nirvana was commissioned exclusively for SMERKIN 5000. You can listen to the song on Spotify here: http://spoti.fi/3pXJHni
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LED Light Cable Mod
In this video I'm going to take my new soldering station for a spin as I make some functional changes to my LED workbench lights.
Have you done any soldering work recently? Let me know in the comments below and thanks for watching.
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Thermal Limited USB Charger
I've got a USB charger for my LED lights that seems to be thermal limited and hence causes the LED lights to DIM. Join me as I identify the issue and explore what I can do to rectify the problem, let me know your thoughts in the comments below and thanks for watching.
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Zig Zag Horde Base with Screamer Farm
I recently shared a screenshot of my horde base with 100 burning barrels and people wanted to see more, so I thought I would put together a little video all about it.
Things get a little hectic when I let the screamers build up, find out if I am able to survive and let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Keep Out Randy
After planting some seeds in my garden bed I decided to put up some bird netting as I knew Randy would decide to dig a hole at some point.
Come join Randy and me in this outside adventure, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and thanks for watching.
Background Music
"Pause for Thought" by Approaching Nirvana was commissioned exclusively for SMERKIN 5000. You can listen to the song on Spotify here: http://spoti.fi/3pXJHni
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LEGO Set 6930 - Space Supply Station
Join me while I build LEGO® Set 6930 - Space Supply Station. This is one of the many sets I collected when I was younger.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and thanks for watching.
The shorts version of this video can be found here: https://youtube.com/shorts/YYAZ-Nt8KGA
Background Music
"Pause for Thought" by Approaching Nirvana was commissioned exclusively for SMERKIN 5000. You can listen to the song on Spotify here: http://spoti.fi/3pXJHni
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Mobile Gantry
Today's video is about the mobile gantry you have seen in a couple of the bus episodes. I thought you might enjoy seeing how I made the gantry and the decisions behind why it's the size it is.
If you would have done it differently then let me know your thoughts in the comments below and thanks for watching.
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The Bus - Part 9 Progress Report #1
This episode is a progress report on the bus so far and I talk about the next steps moving forward.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and thanks for watching.
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The Bus - Part 8 Painting Engine Bay
It's time to paint the engine bay and there are quite a few steps to be taken before I actually start spraying that paint.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and thanks for watching.
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The Bus - Part 7 Exhaust
I'm almost ready to paint the engine bay but first I want to make sure the exhaust and muffler from the truck fit into the bus.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and thanks for watching.
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The Bus - Part 6 Fuel Tank
It's time to tackle the fuel tank and how to go about fixing the hole it has, hopefully it's not an explosive episode.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and thanks for watching.
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The Bus - Part 5 Inside Tour
Up till now I've only covered what needs to be done to get the bus running again, today we'll take a look at the inside of the bus and see what amenities it provides.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and thanks for watching.
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The Bus - Part 4 Engine Installation
It's time to work out how to get the engine mounted into the bus. Join me in this episode as things get complicated.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and thanks for watching.
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