Monthly Archives: July 2024

Solar Wax Melter mk2

Posted on July 2, 2024 by james

A few years back I took apart my original solar wax melter to rebuild as a steam-powered version. The original worked well enough, but it just didn’t have the capacity I wanted. Now I’ve reached the point where the expensive … Continue reading →

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First van out of the door

Posted on July 2, 2024 by james

Since I started in the job, at least. A Renault Trafic hi-top. At the back is a bed with a central section that lifts out to leave bench seating and towards the front a small kitchen with an oak worktop. … Continue reading →

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New job, new toys

Posted on July 2, 2024 by james

And here’s one. A CNC router capable of taking an entire 8’x4′ (1.2m x 2.4m) sheet. Mostly we’re using it for cutting ply and that’s generally 5.5mm unfinished sheets for lining vans and 15mm ply in birch, eucalyptus or poplar … Continue reading →

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A month without a post?

Posted on July 2, 2024 by james

Indeed so. It’s been somewhat busy. And not a little stressful. All down to the new job, but I’ll fill in some of the details as I go along and hopefully I can find the time to keep writing posts … Continue reading →

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