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02-01-2015 01:51 PM
by Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
Well, it seemed like January just flew by! What has started out to be a mild winter has turned into a lot of snow, wind and sleet. I think that yesterday we had the biggest snowfall yet for this year, and they are predicting 30-40 more cm of snow ...
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02-01-2015 11:19 AM
by Nate66
I started by using 1/2” birch veneer ply to build the sides. I cut three 1/2” dados along each side 1/4” deep for the shelves and base and the cut the shelves to measure and glued the all in place. The top I lapped ...
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02-01-2015 11:08 AM
by Nate66
I have sleep apnea and currently just use a simple stand for my CPAP machine. I thought is would be wise to build a nightstand to put it in to help reduce the noise of the pump hum to help give my wife a good nights sleep as well so I designe...
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02-01-2015 06:50 AM
by Guy Dunlap
I start out with some 12/4 walnut, and cut 4 legs, making sure I use rift sawn lumber. Using a turning that I made for a template, I turn all 4 legs. Then I start on the joinery. This is traditional mortise and tenon joinery throughout, and I show...
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02-01-2015 04:35 AM
by stevo_wis
I mentioned last time that I would show how I make my dowels for drawboring. I use a drawknife to get them to about 1/2 inch in diameter and then pound them through a dowel plate. First I make sure that they go through the 1/2” diameter ho...
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02-01-2015 04:35 AM
by CyF
So back in July of this past year I was collecting some Walnut Logs a friend had offered for the wonderful price of FREE. While there he turns to my Dad and I and says “Hey do you guys have use of another Lathe?” Dad and I looked it ot...
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02-01-2015 03:06 AM
by JeremyPringle
As the title of this entry states ’The things that must get done’. This is in reference to all the things that I knew I would need to do in order to complete certain tasks in the build. For example.. in the past I have always been ab...
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02-01-2015 01:35 AM
by bobkberg
As I mentioned in my Cajon project post, I had some trouble cutting a circle to PERFECTLY fit the inside diameter of the drum, so I stopped for a couple of weeks to figure out how to cut exactly the circle size I wanted, an...
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02-01-2015 01:16 AM
by poopiekat
There’s lots of planes in my workshop that need a refurbished tote to make them usable. They are all projects for a later date, I keep telling myself. This is a typical tote, found on a transitional #27 on one of my hunting trips:
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02-01-2015 12:11 AM
by grosa
Hello again.If you watched the video on the inverted pin router you get the idea on how it works. We have 2 pin routers at the shop, one is mine and the other belongs to the company. They are both model 36210 routers. The model 36210 has a 3 phz 1...
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01-31-2015 06:18 PM
by Texcaster
Some progress shots of my newest archtop. Most archtops are 17in at the lower bout, this one is 13in. This guitar was started before Christmas. Work stopped to build a mando and started again Jan. 9. I’m pretty happy with the time, 8 ho...
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01-31-2015 04:55 PM
by StumpyNubs
The best of this week’s woodworking news and entertainment! Plus, this episode includes a very detailed look at exactly how safe SawStop table saws really are, and why they cost so much. And we give away another tool!
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01-31-2015 03:33 PM
by Dutchy
I modified a second clamp. This time for the top of the MFTC. It isn,t the most beautiful one, but it works well.
First I made a wood block on the top of the rod and a wood block on the clamp:
Here you can see how it is set:
After the mo...
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01-31-2015 02:45 PM
by Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
One of the biggest problems that I have is deciding on a 'version' of how to make a certain design. I suppose that I have been designing so long, that I realize that not everyone has the same taste and preferences. It is rare that when I t...
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01-31-2015 05:47 AM
by shipwright
Last entry I had just started cutting the top marquetry. This is the most complex piece I have attempted and yes that was also the case when I cut the ends. This cutting and assembly took between 55 and 60 hours but it is done at last.I now have a...
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01-31-2015 05:20 AM
by Iwud4u
I’m going to be making legs for a glass table.Thanks for all the interest ;)
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01-31-2015 01:56 AM
by christopheralan
Part 2 of the Car Build
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uM6-E4eyEA
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01-31-2015 01:14 AM
by Dave Rutan
One of my great weaknesses is brass. Another is shop made tools. I like the look of brass, especially when it has aged. I must have a steam punk side that is trying to come out. I made these 3 tools out of brass. The square and the Fibonac...
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01-30-2015 10:03 PM
by Bill Schonfelder
Setting up a workshop on a budget.
I have been working in wood since my early twenties. Owned and operated a five man custom cabinet shop, setup a toy company, and just made gifts for Christmas presents over those years. Some of my shops have...
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01-30-2015 09:32 PM
by edwood1975
Well here it is….. One more thing I didn’t glue anything else, the dowels come out and are interchangeable with all the dowel holes and obviously the blocks can be positioned anywhere as well….
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01-30-2015 09:28 PM
by edwood1975
To finish off the toy I decided to make 2 basic shapes square and round and I totally made these from scratch using 3/4” pine board, I painted them using toxic free paint that I bought at a craft store and I dipped them in shellac to give th...
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01-30-2015 05:17 PM
by edwood1975
I decided that it would be a lot of fun to put wheels on this toy and I decided to use a 3/8” dowel with 1 1/2” wheel diameters and at the end I would make my own style of hubcap for lack of a better word out of some wooden acorns that...
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01-30-2015 04:42 PM
by edwood1975
Project Materials3/4” & 3/8” Dowel2×4 pine1.5” wheelsPaintParachute CordGlue
Tools Used:Table SawRouterDrill Press
7/8” Forstner BitSandpaper
I have been wanting to try and make some toys for my 2 year old ...
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01-30-2015 04:25 PM
by handsawgeek
Every woodworker should have one of these in their tool kit.
A thumb plane.
Nothing more than a real small plane with a blade no more than one inch wide.
For being so small, it has a lot of versatility.
I use mine mostly for creati...
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01-30-2015 03:45 PM
by WoodWorkHer
oh how I love craigslist! I just picked up this brand new (the tie wrap has not even been taken off the cord) 1994 Powermatic 1140F drill press. The manual, hex keys, and warranty card were tucked away under the belt cover. Came with a vise t...
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01-30-2015 02:50 PM
by Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
It is with much relief that I am writing this morning. It isn't usual that I get stressed out over doing a project, but these past few weeks have been somewhat worrisome to me. I mentioned the other day that I was invited to participate in the...
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01-30-2015 07:34 AM
by siavosh
With the blade ready, it was time to finally really use my new spokeshave. The result isn’t as elegant as I hoped for, but it seems to do the trick. The compass blade provides a very slight taper, but I think that’s what’s recomm...
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01-30-2015 03:57 AM
by christopheralan
A ready-made kit for the Derby Racing. No major work required here, so it may be a good beginner project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9ZQq2AA8cg
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01-30-2015 03:11 AM
by Smitty_Cabinetshop
Went on a run to a few flea markets this afternoon and found a few things to continue my slide down the slippery slope of vintage tooldom:
The 7oz SW hammer was a nice find at four bucks, as was the Craftsman-badged saw for six dollars. The...
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01-29-2015 10:31 PM
by Warren1971
Hi Gang
I have started presenting on Steve Ramsey’s Home and Garden for Mere Mortals check out the first video here http://youtu.be/s_kO2Ehp0RE?list=LLJkwUAAJW7e-r_cDUI6u0Uw
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02-01-2015 06:50 AM
by Guy Dunlap
I start out with some 12/4 walnut, and cut 4 legs, making sure I use rift sawn lumber. Using a turning that I made for a template, I turn all 4 legs. Then I start on the joinery. This is traditional mortise and tenon joinery throughout, and I show...
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01-31-2015 04:55 PM
by StumpyNubs
The best of this week’s woodworking news and entertainment! Plus, this episode includes a very detailed look at exactly how safe SawStop table saws really are, and why they cost so much. And we give away another tool!
Watch on YouTube
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525 views |
4 comments |
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01-31-2015 01:56 AM
by christopheralan
Part 2 of the Car Build
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uM6-E4eyEA
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01-30-2015 03:57 AM
by christopheralan
A ready-made kit for the Derby Racing. No major work required here, so it may be a good beginner project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9ZQq2AA8cg
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01-29-2015 03:03 AM
by Brian Havens
I have finally found the time to get back to making videos. Seems like it has been over a year. Feels good to be able to share again:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjRwVZZffCDTQsUXXnzznPCh5GxPksNb6
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01-27-2015 09:16 AM
by Morton WoodWorks
First off, wow, I can’t believe that I never finished this blog. And, for that, I apologize but I was too excited after I completed it that I never took the time to get back to it. So, here it goes.
Unfortunately, since it is all put to...
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01-27-2015 12:52 AM
by GarageWoodworks
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01-26-2015 07:26 PM
by Patrick
New video after months of work! This just shows how woodworking is more than a hobby. It’s a lifestyle.Watch Video Here
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01-26-2015 06:41 PM
by Tom Howbridge
Create your own ice lolly / ice pop using a mould created with a vacuum former we made last week,I got some very tasty results !
video here http://youtu.be/V0C8IGxV2kY
Vacuum former build video http://youtu.be/mkDYinE8Ky0
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01-26-2015 03:33 AM
by christopheralan
So you now have this metal triangle thing, that we call a square, and it has numbers and markings all over it. Here is an introduction on how to start using it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2EieDGWoSA
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01-25-2015 05:01 PM
by Canadian Woodworks
Click here to watch my latest shop walk through
Where I discuss on going projects, if you like what you see please subscribe for future updates. Thanks!
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01-25-2015 06:49 AM
by Guy Dunlap
First I work on making the “pillars” for the architectural details in the front of the hutch. Then I carve the “foundations” for the pillars with a chisel. I cut the top to size, and using the router table, I form the decorative edge. Again, I use...
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01-25-2015 01:24 AM
by Dave Rutan
A lot of us have had trouble embedding our videos into our blogs on Lumberjocks. After putting out a call for help, I was told how to do it. This method works now. I can’t guarantee it will always work since YouTube tends to give us more f...
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01-24-2015 09:06 PM
by StumpyNubs
In this episode we help South Americans see (3:50), Give away our first tool (6:03), Stumpy goes on another rant (7:27), We argue about CNC (13:54), Show off some projects (17:22). Give some tips on combination squares (18:45). and review the Supe...
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01-23-2015 04:03 PM
by Mike Merzke
Here is the video where I built a cross cut sled for my table saw. Hope this is helpful and feel free to leave a comment. If you enjoy it or find it useful please like, comment, subscribe, and share.
Woodshop Confessions - Cross Cut Sled
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