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To see how I connected the Festool D27 hose to the CEROS, click here. The Mirka CEROS (compact electric random orbital sander) is different from most electric sanders because it is powered by a brushless DC motor and requires a transformer. The sander, transformer and cord come packed in a Systainer 2 (2 refers to the size). Systainers … Continue reading Combining a Mirka CEROS with a Festool CT26
Recently I picked up a few books that are sure to be inspiring. 500 Cabinets is the latest woodworking-related publication in Lark Books' 500 series. Previous books include: 500 Chairs, 500 Tables, 500 Wood Bowls, and 400 Wood Boxes. This book is not as inspiring as the others, but I'm not surprised. Although there is … Continue reading Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
When I first set up my dust collection network, I purchased some of these blast gates. The blast gates were used to control air flow by sliding the gate in a track, either allowing or blocking air flow. I closed gates to block airflow to tools not being used, thus increasing the suction to the … Continue reading Blasted Blast Gates
I found this on the Swiss-Miss design blog and knew I had to share it with you. It is good advice, but often ignored.
Wood shows are a lot of fun. Show hours are spent talking to customers about woodworking and free time is spent checking out the city. For the most part, the crew working the show (usually four of us) sticks together. Here are some pictures taken during some of the past trips I've taken for woodworking shows with … Continue reading Characteristics of a Wood Show
My plane sings as I guide it along the large timber. The wood yields without complaint. With my left hand, I flick shavings from the plane's mouth And they drift down to the ground. They feel warm under my bare feet.
Next weekend, I'll be in Cincinnati attending Woodworking In America (WIA). I can't wait. It is at WIA that Time Warp Tool Works will be officially launching and taking orders for moulding planes. (In case you missed my post a couple weeks ago, Time Warp Tool Works is my side project (a term from the music industry, … Continue reading In The Spotlight
September 15, an exciting new exhibit at the Messler Gallery in Rockport, Maine. "Regeneration: Woodworkers Under 30" features works from 22 of the best young woodworkers. Although my Table With A Twist was not selected, I have to admit that the judges did do a very good job. Every piece in the exhibition is outstanding in design, … Continue reading Regeneration: Woodworkers Under 30 at the Messler Gallery
A couple weeks ago, I got an e-mail from a friend that went something like this: You must be busy working on some project lately as I haven’t heard much from you. Don’t tell me you have started a new job! I replied: No, I haven't started a new job. But I have started another … Continue reading Why Settle For One?
If you have a nice, big, pretty (and likely expensive) chunk of wood from a recently felled tree, you would probably baby it. I'm guessing you would seal the ends, carefully sticker, and cover it in an area with good air movement. You might check the wood every few months, monitoring the moisture content. All … Continue reading When Neglect is Good
