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Folding Hex Key Sets
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
Marking and Measuring Tool Cabinet
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
A Box Called “Necessessity?”
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?”
New Work Coming Soon
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:
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
