The Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool Event is in town February 3-4 (Friday-Saturday) at one of my favourite tool stores, Clermont's Ultimate Tool Supply. It's a free event and a great chance to learn about and try Lie-Nielsen's tools. And if that isn't enough reason for you to go... Konrad Sauer of Sauer & Steiner will also be there! I'm … Continue reading Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool Event in Burnaby This Weekend
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Overflow, Part V
I bought this Black & Decker Marksman Material Estimator Calculator on impulse at the Black & Decker Factory Outlet. It worked fine until the battery died and I couldn't be bothered to replace it. It requires a 3-volt battery. If you would like this calculator, please leave a comment below indicating your interest before February begins. … Continue reading Overflow, Part V
Kino Guérin – Why Knot
Artist Name: Kino Guérin Title: Why Knot Details: circa 2011 - Smoked Oak Plywood, 58" x 28" x 28" Why It's Notable: When I think of plywood, I think of flat sheets that are good for building cabinets. I might consider bending and laminating plywood to create a moderate curve for the top of a chest or … Continue reading Kino Guérin – Why Knot
Hand-Carving Threads (to Connect a Mirka CEROS to a Festool 27mm Hose)
To see how I installed the CEROS transformer on my Festool CT26 dust extractor, click here. This article shows how to layout and carve threads in a rubber hose end-piece. However, the same techniques can be used to carve male threads in wood or another material. The Mirka CEROS (Compact Electric Random Orbit Sander) has a … Continue reading Hand-Carving Threads (to Connect a Mirka CEROS to a Festool 27mm Hose)
WoodRiver #5 V3 Bench Plane Review – In Use
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
WoodRiver #5 V3 Bench Plane Review – Unpackaged
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
The Generosity is Spreading
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
The Most Amazing Wood?
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?
Overflow, Part IV
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
Christy Oates – Crab Desk
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
