I've just added another quote to my list of Quotables. This one is by Pablo Picasso and goes like this: When I was a child, my mother said to me, "If you become a soldier, you'll be a general. If you become a monk, you'll end up as the Pope." Instead, I became a painter … Continue reading New Quote Added – Picasso
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New Category: Beyond Hype
When I write an article for my blog, I file it under one or more of the following categories: Projects; Thinking Outloud, So to Speak; and Working Smarter (Not Harder). There is now a category called Beyond Hype. The articles under this category are based upon my experiences with woodworking-related tools, accessories and supplies about … Continue reading New Category: Beyond Hype
Benchroom Tour and Comments
This is the fourth article in a series about reorganizing my benchroom (my shop is divided into two sides; my machinery resides in the other half). You can read the first article HERE, the second article HERE and the third article HERE. My benchroom is now fully operational once again. Of course, the work is never completely done, but … Continue reading Benchroom Tour and Comments
Freeing up Floorspace
This is the third article in a series about reorganizing my benchroom (my shop is divided into two sides; my machinery resides in the other half). You can read the first article HERE and the second article HERE. The workbench resided against the left wall of the shop for as long as I could remember. Last time … Continue reading Freeing up Floorspace
A Floor Covering is Easier on the Feet
This is the second article in a series about reorganizing my benchroom (my shop is divided into two sides; my machinery resides in the other half). You can read the first article HERE. It was fifteen months ago that I last reorganized my benchroom. Before reading this article, you may want to review what it … Continue reading A Floor Covering is Easier on the Feet
My Experience with Laguna Tools, Inc. and Canadian Woodworker Ltd.
This article is about my experience with Laguna Tools, Inc. and Canadian Woodworker Ltd. I did not receive anything in exchange for writing this article and nobody but my friend and editor Mike knew that I was writing this article. California-based Laguna Tools has been a hot-button topic in woodworking forums for as long as I can … Continue reading My Experience with Laguna Tools, Inc. and Canadian Woodworker Ltd.
Review of Laguna’s LT16-3000 Bandsaw
My workshop had only ever seen a 14" bandsaw but one month ago, I upgraded to an LT16-3000 from Laguna Tools Inc. While setting up the saw, I ran into a few problems with the Chinese-made saw but once it was operational, it worked as I had expected. (For the record, I believe that the overall quality … Continue reading Review of Laguna’s LT16-3000 Bandsaw
New Quote Added to “Quotables”
I recently found this treasure of a quote on the Burl woodworking forum and thought I'd share it with you. I've also added it to my page on this blog, titled Quotables. Check out the other interesting, enlightening, and inspiring quotes I've compiled. As soon as you realize that cutting dovetails is nothing very exciting or … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
Limits
I haven't been feeling well the last couple days. I've been really low on energy and unable to focus well. But of course, as always, there was work to be done. I knew that I was not mentally sharp enough to comfortably work with power tools. I may have gotten away using machinery and not … Continue reading Limits
Machinists’ End Mills and Routers
End mills are similar to the spiral bits that we woodworkers use, only they are designed for use with metal. However they can often be had at lower prices, especially long bits. This recent thread on the Festool Owners Group has some good information on using end mill bits in a router. Post #12 has … Continue reading Machinists’ End Mills and Routers
