A carpenter has denied a charge of making explosives at his home.
Benjamin Harris, 30, pleaded not guilty to a raft of terror and explosive offences but admitted breaching health and safety rules and possessing cannabis.
He denied two counts of having an explosive substance in relation to black powder and oxidising agents as well as making an explosive substance, namely 410g (14.5oz) of low-explosive black powder.
Harris also pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey to five further counts of possessing information likely to be useful for terrorist purposes.
The defendant was arrested after police raided his home in Highcroft Crescent, Heathfield on March 13 2013.
They seized a quantity of black powders, pyrotechnic fuses, chemicals to make improvised fireworks, a small number of IEDs, commercial fireworks and a USB stick containing electronic manuals, text books, academic and other documents relating to explosives.
Harris was granted unconditional bail to await a two-week trial starting at the Old Bailey on May 5.
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