I'm down in Costa Mesa, California to work at the Lee Valley booth at The Woodworking Show. After we set up our booth on Thursday, we had the remainder of the day to do whatever we wanted and, being woodworkers, we decided to visit the local woodworking store. Our first stop was Woodcraft where we … Continue reading The Slippery Slope of Festool
Last week, I obtained a mobile set of drawers full of hardware. Awesome. To transport it back to my shop, I removed all the drawers and laid the unit down in the back of my truck and stacked the drawers against the truck's cab. Then, to get it down to my shop, I carried down one … Continue reading Reality Check
I'm not one who typically bad-mouths, but in this case it was so bad it was laughable – even satirical that I can't not share what I witnessed today. Since this transpired, I've had Treble Charger's Brand New Low stuck in my head. So click the link, listen to the music, and read the rest … Continue reading A Brand New Low
We Canadians have long understood the value of the Robertson screw, invented by one Peter L. Robertson in 1907. Unlike Phillips- and slot-head screws, they don't cam out or strip easily. Also, with a well-made bit and well-made screws, the screw will stay securely on the tip of the driver. How well? These two pictures … Continue reading Peter Roberston Is My Hero
One thing that I force myself to do is to inspect the various cutting edges in my shop regularly. Because they are constantly subject to wear, their cutting abilities are gradually diminished and eventually, the cut becomes labourious. With power tools, cutters dull as they cut, but another enemy is heat build-up. A fast feed … Continue reading Clean Your Blades and Bits!
This blog is currently hosted by Spaces. In the coming months, Spaces will become no longer and as a result, my blog will be moving to WordPress. While the format will change, all the existing content will remain. Any link to this page (http://flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com) should redirect you to my new WordPress page for some time. … Continue reading Notice: Change is Coming!
Most of my machinery require a hex key for certain adjustments. I use these folding hex key sets and secured a belt clip onto the back with a short machine screw. With these, it is easy to keep a whole set together, and the unit is much harder to lose in a pile of sawdust … Continue reading Folding Hex Key Sets
I know that my posting here has been sporadic at best. From now on, I will strive to make one entry per week. Check back every Monday morning and you should find at least one new post. My various marking and measuring tools used to be live all over the shop. I'd find them wherever … Continue reading Marking and Measuring Tool Cabinet
This is a long post. If you only have a few minutes, look at the pictures and read "The Point" which is almost half way through. I would also like to hear your reaction whatever it may be. The purpose of this piece is to encourage us to examine the use of precision instruments in woodworking, … Continue reading A Box Called “Necessessity?”
