A good set of squares is invaluable, but don’t fall into the trap of assuming any square is accurate. There are many types of square and some are more widely useful than others.
Author: ashley
Woodworking Blind Part 1: Safety First
This series has been a long time coming. I’m often asked how I’m able to undertake projects like those here with no sight.
Cool Tools Episode 1, Screwdrivers & Nut Spinners
Here are a few tools I recommend personally use. A quality tool is one that can be handed down through generations.
24V Turntable Motor Phase Controller Circuit & PCB
A simple circuit to optimise the phase angle of an AC synchronous turntable motor, thereby reducing noise and vibration. Including PCB files.
DIY RIAA Turntable Preamplifier Circuit + PCB Files
A simple preamplifier for turntables equipped with moving magnet or high-output moving coil cartridges that you can build yourself using low-cost off-the-shelf components. Includes PCB files and a full parts list.
Lenco GL78 Turntable Restoration
A classic turntable gets a new plinth and some TLC
Talking Level Software Update 2.5
Software version 2.5 with a new library brings a significant speed increase and far better accuracy.
Mac Application To Convert Text To Audio
Converts text to spoken audio and saves the output as one or more .AIFF files.
Mediterranean Olive Ukulele
A tenor Ukulele with Olive wood top veneer.
SOV (Save Our Venues) Ukulele
A ukulele to raise money for the #SaveOurVenues campaign.
Talking Level Software Update Version 2.0
A major update which adds EEPROM storage and fixes several bugs.
Ayous Strat
A budget-friendly Strat build with a solid African Ayous body and Eco Rosewood fretboard.
Quilted Maple Strat
An Ash body strat with quilted maple veneer.
Zebra Telecaster
An Ash body Telecaster with Zebrawood veneer.
SOV (Save Our Venues) Strat
A fundraising project to support the #SaveOurVenues campaign.
Oak Bur Telecaster
An Ash body Telecaster with oak bur veneer, string-through bridge and ’60s replica pickups.
Project Glacier, High-End Turntable
a high end turntable featuring some noteworthy and unique materials, intended to push the boundaries of what I am able to engineer with the tools and the means I have at my disposal.
Talking Spirit Level With Arduino, MPU6050 And The Talkie Library
A highly accurate talking spirit level constructed using the Arduino, MPU6050 and the Talkie text to speech library.
Talking Spirit Level
Two talking spirit levels using the Arduino, MPU6050 and the Talkie speech library.
Black Arrowhead Strat Guitar
A Strat replica with arrowhead headstock design and black colour scheme.
Electro-Acoustic Tenor Ukulele
My first Ukulele.
Candy Apple Red Telecaster
A classic Tele shape in a classic Candy Apple colour.
Active Plinths For CHN-50 Speakers
A pair of active plinths for the CHN-50 speakers with inbuilt amplification and streaming
Arduino Talking Scale Software Update Version 4.0
A major update refining the code and adding a new user interface
Flamed Maple SG, Black & Blue
A Gibson SG replica with flamed maple veneer and black and blue stain.
CHN-50 Bookshelf Speakers
A pair of bookshelf speakers using the MarkAudio CHN-50 full-range driver.
Spalted Maple LPSH Semi-Hollow Guitar Build
a classic LP style arch top, complete with gold fittings and Spalted Maple veneer.
Les Paul Semi-Hollow Guitar, Spalted Maple Veneer
Classic Les Paul body style and semi-hollow sound.
Arduino Talking Scale Software Update Version 3.0
version 3 of the talking scale software for the 328-based Arduino and HX711 introduces some major bug fixes.
Thorens TD-150 Restoration, Maple Plinth
A mostly stock Thorens TD-150 transplanted into a beautiful Maple plinth. Later upgrades also detailed.