My LAST POST showed what the hand plane looked like out of the box. This post shows what the plane was able to do. While setting up the plane, I took note of the slop in the lateral- and depth-adjusters. The depth adjuster had 3/4 of a turn of slop and the lateral adjuster had a … Continue reading WoodRiver #5 V3 Bench Plane Review – In Use
A couple months ago, while visiting some friends in Arizona, I went to a Woodcraft store and bought a WoodRiver #5 V3 bench plane. While I don't need any more bench planes, I was curious to see just how good the much-talked-about WoodRiver planes really were. From what I have read, Version 3 (V3) is … Continue reading WoodRiver #5 V3 Bench Plane Review – Unpackaged
Since I started my Overflow program to give away shop stuff I don't need, several people have told me that I've inspired them to do something similar. The first person who has taken action is Nick Roulleau. He recently gave away a Rockler Dovetail Jig and says he still has "a few more items". Nick is … Continue reading The Generosity is Spreading
In order to discover and showcase some of the world's most bizarre and unbelievable woods known (or not known), John Economaki of Bridge City Tool Works has issued a challenge in the form of a contest. Read the details on JOHN'S BLOG. (Rule #3 says "no visible sanding marks". I wonder if visible plane tracks are … Continue reading The Most Amazing Wood?
SAW SET FOR WESTERN SAWS WITH 4-12 TPI I have two identical saw sets and this one is a little grungier. It still works fine. To use the saw set, loosen the lock knob, rotate the round anvil until the number representing the TPI of the saw is at the top and tighten the knob. … Continue reading Overflow, Part IV
Artist Name: Christy Oates Title: Crab Desk Details: circa 2009 - Plywood, maple veneer, steel hinges, acrylic paint, wood dyes Flat: 48"W x 35"H x 1-1/4"T Opened: 48"L x 14"W x 35"H (Desk) and 13"L x 13"W x 17-1/2"H (Stool) Why It's Notable: This piece merges wall art with furniture and takes collapsible furniture to … Continue reading Christy Oates – Crab Desk
Yesterday, at 2:05 pm, I decided that I needed to get my benchtop mortiser off my bench. I documented the process of building and mounting wall brackets live on Twitter and what you see below are the updates. This was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could see the rate at … Continue reading Wall Brackets for Hollow Chisel Mortiser
Artist Name: Graft Lab Title: Phantom Details: 3.00m x 1.20m x 0.75m (approximately 9'-10-1/8" x 47-1/4" x 29.5") circa 2010. Made of "Carbon- or glass fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP/GFRP)" which is "no thicker than 5-6 mm". (Information provided by the stilwerk limited edition design gallery.) Why It's Notable: Impossible is simply a challenge for the … Continue reading Graft Lab – Phantom
Although 100 Bowls has no affiliation with the fabulous and inspiring Lark Books' 500 Series, I think that the idea of making one bowl each day for one hundred days is very interesting and I'm looking forwards to seeing a new bowl in my inbox every day. What, you ask, is “100 Bowls?” In a nutshell, 100 Bowls … Continue reading 100 Bowls
The magazine simply titled Woodwork is by far my favourite. The latest issue, #118 - Winter 2012, is on magazine stands now and I strongly recommend that you look for it. (It is also available in the American Woodworker Online Bookstore.) Woodwork is a different magazine. Instead of focusing on step-by-step projects, it showcases woodworkers … Continue reading New Quotes from “Woodwork”
