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In my last article, I detailed how I made a replacement slick handle. In this article, I will describe how I decided what size and shape to make the handle. (Thanks to Steve Taylor for the most excellent suggestion!) I had a basic idea of what shape I wanted to make the handle from those I'd … Continue reading Designing for Functionality
A slick is essentially a large chisel that can be used to pare or trim projections in the middle of a large surface. Many slicks have cranked handles (angled upwards) to provide the necessary clearance. They are often used in timber framing but their size makes the overkill in the shop. Useful or not, it's … Continue reading Slicks and Handles for Socket Chisels
I volunteered to reorganize the seminar room at Lee Valley Tools Coquitlam, where I work part-time. Part of the reorganization/rethinking involved building a cabinet with drawers to house all the sharpening paraphernalia. It also needed a flat top at a suitable height to use the Veritas MK II Power Sharpener, Tormek T-7, 1" belt grinder, … Continue reading Shop-Grade Cabinets
Though this set of jewelry was not for my mother, I thought that it was an appropriate subject for today's post, given that it's Mother's Day. This was a very special set of jewelry and the design revolved around the silver coin that had significance to the client. She was looking for a way to … Continue reading Padauk & Silver Jewelry
Dream big and push for it. But be reasonable. Don't set yourself up for disappointment. Hope for everything but expect nothing. I built my Table with a Twist to submit for "Regeneration: Fine Woodworkers Under 30". After submitting my table, I, along with another 184 woodworkers, was left to wait for two weeks before I … Continue reading Setback? What Setback?
This is the third post on the construction of my Table with a Twist. The first post covered the making of the legs and the second post covered the aprons. The tabletop was the last main component to be made. I had selected a premium piece of figured maple which I milled to about 42" x 12-1/2" … Continue reading Construction of “Table with a Twist” – Part 3: Top and Finishing
This is the second post on the construction of my Table with a Twist. The first post covered the making of the legs. I had initially thought about making the aprons square like the legs because I knew how to twist a square blank and wasn't sure how a rectangular blank would work. I experimented … Continue reading Construction of “Table with a Twist” – Part 2: Twisted Aprons
I really don’t know what to say about this project, other than it’s the most complex scroll saw puzzle I have made to date. It’s made up of 65 pieces of Douglas fir, which I’ll admit was ambitious. There are some really cool pieces that still blow my mind. One of the most challenging parts … Continue reading Diamond Challenge
When I set out to create this table I knew that I wanted to use plain wood for the base and figured wood for the top. I knew that straight-grained wood would be easier to carve, and complements the carving well; curvy grain would distract from the linear design. I expected that using figured wood … Continue reading Construction of “Table with a Twist” – Part 1: Legs
Perhaps you remember this table I built a year ago. It was a really interesting project and it generated a lot of feedback, both positive and negative. Most viewers liked the proportions as well as the twisted legs. Some liked the contrast between maple and black walnut. Many disliked the top, saying that it reminded … Continue reading Table with a Twist
