The DeWalt DW735 Thickness Planer is probably the best benchtop planer on the market today. However, the stock HSS (high-speed steel) planer knives don't last very long. Replacement carbide knives are available from Infinity Tools and are a longer-lasting option (the set of carbide knives I am replacing in the video remained sharp for two years). … Continue reading Installing a Shelix Cutterhead in a DeWalt DW735 Thickness Planer, Part 1
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Maple Trestle Table, Session 25 – Completing the Bottom Edge
On the morning of Sunday, April 15th, Morton and I exchanged ideas about trestle tables, spurred on by a recent sketch of a table on which he was working. That got me yearning to build a trestle table. I documented my progress live on Twitter which was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could … Continue reading Maple Trestle Table, Session 25 – Completing the Bottom Edge
A Woodworker’s Attachment to Tools
A recent thread on talkFestool forum gloating about a recent tool acquisition quickly turned to a discussion of the most-used Bridge City Tool Works tools - unanimously the DSS-6 Double Saddle Square. As I looked at the tools I frequently use, I realized that they are also the ones I cherish most. Some of them are premium … Continue reading A Woodworker’s Attachment to Tools
New Quote Added to “Quotables”
I hope that you are enjoying watching my progress as I create the Maple Trestle Table, working out the design on the fly (maybe you're even following me live on Twitter). It is a very involved build and provides plenty of challenges. For your benefit I try to document my progress as authentically as possible, … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
Maple Trestle Table, Session 24 – Profiling the Table’s Edge
On the morning of Sunday, April 15th, Morton and I exchanged ideas about trestle tables, spurred on by a recent sketch of a table on which he was working. That got me yearning to build a trestle table. I documented my progress live on Twitter which was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could … Continue reading Maple Trestle Table, Session 24 – Profiling the Table’s Edge
Jumping out of a Plane
I am about to jump out of a plane. All the preparations have been made for my jump to go smoothly. Yet there's a chance That things could go horribly wrong. I don't feel ready And I don't think I ever will. I can only prepare so much. Then I have to take action. I j … Continue reading Jumping out of a Plane
Maple Trestle Table, Session 23 – The Bottom of the Top
On the morning of Sunday, April 15th, Morton and I exchanged ideas about trestle tables, spurred on by a recent sketch of a table on which he was working. That got me yearning to build a trestle table. I documented my progress live on Twitter which was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could … Continue reading Maple Trestle Table, Session 23 – The Bottom of the Top
Maple Trestle Table, Session 22 – Fitting and Joining the Table Top
On the morning of Sunday, April 15th, Morton and I exchanged ideas about trestle tables, spurred on by a recent sketch of a table on which he was working. That got me yearning to build a trestle table. I documented my progress live on Twitter which was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could … Continue reading Maple Trestle Table, Session 22 – Fitting and Joining the Table Top
Maple Trestle Table, Session 21 – Preparing for a Big Glue-Up
On the morning of Sunday, April 15th, Morton and I exchanged ideas about trestle tables, spurred on by a recent sketch of a table on which he was working. That got me yearning to build a trestle table. I documented my progress live on Twitter which was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could … Continue reading Maple Trestle Table, Session 21 – Preparing for a Big Glue-Up
Maple Trestle Table, Session 20 – A Little Sanding, then More Sanding
On the morning of Sunday, April 15th, Morton and I exchanged ideas about trestle tables, spurred on by a recent sketch of a table on which he was working. That got me yearning to build a trestle table. I documented my progress live on Twitter which was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could … Continue reading Maple Trestle Table, Session 20 – A Little Sanding, then More Sanding
