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Most hobbyist woodworkers are impressed when they see my saw. It's a big piece of machinery, especially with the 5' sliding table and outrigger. And for many of them, it's something they've never seen, or even imagined before. When I tell someone who has seen this type of machine before, they nod in approval and … Continue reading Why a Sliding Table Saw with Scoring Blade?
A collet is something that most of us take for granted. Besides knowing that it is sized to hold the bit, what else is there to know? Recently, I took the time to have a closer look at collets... after I dropped one on the floor... Most routers sold today come with a self-releasing collet. … Continue reading Router Collets Provide a Firm Grip
I started this sculpture in January 2009. I used to despise sanding. To avoid sanding, I learned to use hand planes and scrapers. I thought that, having learned how to sharpen and use these tools, I would not have to use sandpaper. For a while, I thought that I was too good to use sandpaper. … Continue reading The Joy of Sanding
A few months ago, I picked up a Festool Domino Joiner (#574308) for myself. I had been considering it for a few years while also looking at other options such as a mortising block, horizontal slot mortiser or hollow chisel mortiser to name a few. Ultimately, I came to the conclusion that I would want … Continue reading Festool Domino
Last August, I got word of a call for submissions from Taunton Press for a new book on blanket chests. A few years earlier, I had built a small chest with compound-tapered sides and a coopered top. I had also forged the hardware myself, including the handles and strap hinges. I completed it the night … Continue reading Featured in a New Book!
Furniture is what I primarily make, and I think that solid wood is the best choice of materials. No two pieces are identical, and its consistent nature lends itself well to carving - there is no risk of cutting through one layer into another creating an ugly seam. But solid wood is not always the … Continue reading Working with Melamine Particle Board
I like folding knives. I am always on the lookout for folding knives from which I can easily strip the aluminum scales and replace them with pretty wooden ones. I particularly like the type with a frame lock where one side of the metal frame is bent inwards and upon opening the blade, it engages … Continue reading Custom Knife Scales
Manufacturers claimed horsepower ratings are usually inaccurate. Often the rating stated is the peak HP. Peak HP is achieved in an ideal situation for just a fraction of a second when the motor is started. This vacuum has 5.0 HP in big, bold letters, with the word PEAK in small font. If you look more … Continue reading Horsepower
I've added a new page to my website titled, "Quotes from Woodwork". As I read through all the back issues of my favourite magazine, I am making a list of interesting quotes. You can view the list I've compiled so far by clicking on the link just below the banner here on my blog or … Continue reading New Page: Quotes from Woodwork
The scraper is a thing of beauty! It's everything I ever dreamt of. It's shiny and square, with keen edges and a perfectly even burr across the finely ground edge. In my hand, while thin and precious, it also feels strong and resilient when I gently bow it with my thumbs. I watch the light reflecting … Continue reading Praise for the Card Scraper
