I am currently working on a new project which is fascinating and very exciting for me. It will be done sometime next week. For now, I will leave you with this teaser:
New Work Coming Soon
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Simplest Router Table Ever
Sometimes, simple is better. Last week, I needed to rout a couple of 1/4"-wide slots for a mortising block which I am making. I think that a router table is definitely the tool for the job. The trouble is, when I replaced my old table saw, I also lost my big router table which was … Continue reading Simplest Router Table Ever
Be Careful of that GENTLY ROUNDED EDGE!
A woodworking shop is full of hazards and we are constantly reminded of that. Magazines and TV shows warn that woodworking itself is inherently dangerous. Power tool manuals have pages of warnings about electrical hazards, sharp edges, and noise and dust created. Many hand tools come with labels or packaging cautioning us to always wear … Continue reading Be Careful of that GENTLY ROUNDED EDGE!
Power Carving Workshop
Today I taught a workshop on power carving. We looked at different cutting blades for angle grinders and discussed pros/cons, set-up, applications, safety and technique before plugging in the tools to start experimenting with them. We first practiced on a chunk of cherry before going to work on two serious chunks of wood - elm … Continue reading Power Carving Workshop
Making a Pair of Hollows and Rounds
A while ago, I came up with a more efficient way to make a wooden molding plane. There are some compromises, but the tool is very practical, does a good job and quick and easy to make. For this pair of planes with 1" wide blades, I started with material 1-3/8" thick. I used my … Continue reading Making a Pair of Hollows and Rounds
Tools I Use Daily
There are some of the non-powered tools which I use nearly every time I work in the shop. These are my necessities, tools that make my work so much easier and most are a joy to use. Some are expensive, some are not. All are worth every penny to me. Here's the list:-COMBINATION SQUARE: I'm … Continue reading Tools I Use Daily
Straight Line Ripping on a Sliding Table Saw
Here's a short video (31 seconds) of me showing one of the many great uses of a sliding table saw.
More Adjustments on the Sliding Table Saw
Yesterday, I continued setting up my saw. First, I had a 7' power cord installed. With power to the saw, I performed the test run, ensuring that the saw started and ran smoothly in the right direction and stopped, and checking that the three off switches worked. There is one mushroom off switch under the … Continue reading More Adjustments on the Sliding Table Saw
Moving & Assembly of the Sliding Table Saw
Well, yesterday I had a chance to move my saw down to the shop. The weather had warmed up enough to dry up the ground sufficiently to allow the 5" diameter casters of my mobile base to roll over the grass. I spent an hour building a ramp over the stairs leading down to my … Continue reading Moving & Assembly of the Sliding Table Saw
My New Sliding Table Saw
I've been gradually learning more and more about sliding table saws over the past few years, and finally, a couple weeks ago, I made the decision and ordered one.It's been a bit of a drawn-out process, but yesterday my new saw was delivered into my garage. I uncrated the saw, took a measurement of the … Continue reading My New Sliding Table Saw
