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10-18-2018 10:18 AM
by Dave Rutan
This is essentially a specialized cutting gauge that is used to cut a thin channel in the edge of a violin so that laminated purfling can be inserted. There are several types of these available, but I wanted this one made of brass. Even thou...
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10-18-2018 02:26 AM
by jbswearingen
Fresh paint and new bearings means the 1930’s era motor should be good for a few more decades!
https://youtu.be/C3KmLhOVNaA
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10-17-2018 05:01 AM
by Tomy Hovington
3rd part of the Mandocello build is up. Making the blocks and bending the curly Maple sides.. Check it out!! https://youtu.be/98To4hfqEik
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10-16-2018 07:51 AM
by Fchilly
After a cider or two I decided I had enough confidence for an attempt at the banding. I set up the trim router to cut about an 1/8×1/16 step for a Koa banding.
I relied entirely on CA glue to attach this, and it turned out very nice. I hav...
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10-15-2018 09:46 PM
by Elyasaf Shweka
Try to imagine yourself, as a hobbyist woodworker, being invited to a private tour accompanied by an Chinese government representative, in what appears to be the biggest, most expensive and most amazing woodworking collection. how big? 20 thousand...
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10-15-2018 12:52 PM
by hunter71
I think this is where this goes.14 sets of T&J plans. Complete, may have marks or notations on some. Some are brand new never used. I stopped using plans years ago and someone needs to use these. If interisted email me for the list. dperkins49...
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10-15-2018 10:28 AM
by WoodshopTherapy
Here’s a dust collection solution for a miter saw. I’ve used this for about 15 years and I haven’t seen anything perform better. I’d love to get some feedback on this… any better solutions out there?
https://yout...
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10-14-2018 04:52 PM
by BenhamDesign
In this project I’m building a pair of walnut nightstands for a client inspired by the mid century modern design. I focus in on my process of how I mitered the corners so the grain flows across them and all four corners line up perfectly
If you...
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10-14-2018 03:37 AM
by htl
This is wheel jig number 3.
Make sure your eyes are rested and you have your reading glasses handy it’s a long one.
Here’s the kind a wheels I can make with this jig.
I seem to never quit finding I need to adjust my jig fo...
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10-14-2018 03:09 AM
by mot
After years of house renovations and my shop behaving like a huge vortex of doom, sucking in every misplaced, displaced and disavowed object in the house, I have finally dug out my shop.
We started renovating our main floor and kitchen almost 8...
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10-14-2018 02:02 AM
by jbswearingen
I added dust collection this evening.
Cleats are secured to the base with 1/4-20 machine screws and wingnuts.
Port is attached to 1/2” plywood, which sits on the cleats. Ramps are 1/4” ply. Silicone caulk to seal.
Rockler Du...
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10-14-2018 12:06 AM
by Bluenote38
So along the way I built a Lathe cart. My lathe isn’t big so I had it sitting on a garage sale table without casters so it was always where ai didn’t want or need it. In keeping with building things with leftover and scrap wood I created it...
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10-13-2018 11:33 AM
by Hoosierwoodcraft
In 1893, America celebrated Columbus Day with a World’s Fair in Chicago. The Fair represented the first time that most Americans (at least 8 million citizens) had ever seen Japanese carpenters at work, observed their tools and precision, an...
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10-13-2018 09:39 AM
by WoodshopTherapy
I’ve documented ways to prevent saw burn marks in this video, and show the before and after results. Does anyone have any more tips on how to prevent saw burn marks?
https://youtu.be/Hz3E6dEmT4A
Thanks,Scott
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10-12-2018 12:33 AM
by JimDaddyO
I got the shower all trimmed out and the plumbing completed! Yet another step done in getting the bathroom done. A bit of fiddling about getting everything cut to size, but in the end it all comes together. I am loving the cedar, and I pass on ...
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10-11-2018 01:36 PM
by jbswearingen
I bought this planer about four years ago. In that time I’ve replaced the 3-blade cutter head with a Shelix head, replaced the motor after it died with a 3ph, 3hp Leeson with a VFD, and just added a dust chute to it last night. I’ll ...
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10-11-2018 12:52 AM
by LastingBuild
Making progress on the lathe. In the last post, I laid out the ways (the horizontal boards that the head stock, tail stock and tool rest sit on) and in this episode I cut four tenons and two housing dados! This project is definitely taking longer ...
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10-10-2018 05:25 PM
by JimWhip
Wondering if you can help, I’m looking for woodworking plans to build a Mission/Prairie style sofa. All the plans I see have straight up and down backs. Is there a plan out there that has a slightly reclined or curved back? If so I sure would l...
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10-10-2018 02:33 AM
by jbswearingen
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10-10-2018 02:32 AM
by jbswearingen
I rented an engine hoist to get it off the trailer and into my shop. Went without a hitch.
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10-10-2018 02:29 AM
by jbswearingen
Rustoleum Hammered Black
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10-10-2018 02:27 AM
by jbswearingen
With my move to a bigger shop, I started hunting for a larger jointer to replace my 8×42” American Woodworking Machinery machine. I had the space but a limited budget.
I found this about five hours from my house AND at the limit of my bu...
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10-09-2018 11:51 PM
by bandit571
Before this thing is brought upstairs, insert and backs installed, and posted as a Project…
Sanding was done. Then a coat of this stain was brushed on…I thought about using these latches for the doors..
As they match the rest o...
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10-08-2018 02:57 PM
by ghol
I was wondering what folks may have thought about a price tag of $350 for this model. It looks like it’s in good condition. If the motor runs smoothly, I’d like to move on it.
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10-08-2018 02:55 PM
by RexKrueger
Friends:
There are a lot of DIY wood lathes out there, but most of those are small, low-power machines that won’t handle large pieces of wood, do bowls, or handle long spindles. I’m in the middle of building a REAL lathe with 16 inc...
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10-07-2018 08:00 PM
by vonHanke
I’ve been thinking about marking my big wooden products. Here is the realization of my idea so far in the trial phase.
Here’s a short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAXn2K5IpgA
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10-07-2018 07:32 PM
by Bluenote38
Life isn’t linear. Nothing, at least in my life, follows a straight line or well-marked path. On the way to working on the Tool cabinet several other projects happened. I’ll start with the Outfeed Cart.
I’ve had all of my sanding supplies just...
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10-07-2018 06:26 PM
by Bluenote38
Ok – It’s been awhile since I had the chance to work on my Tool Cabinet. Last November to be exact. But, the project is underway once again. Getting back into any long shelved project is always a challenge, time passes, things are forgotten, piece...
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10-06-2018 10:28 PM
by htl
Now it’s Glue clamp sand some parts.Then it’s Glue clamp sand some parts.Then it’s sand sand sand or if it sounds any better shape shape shape!!!
I don’t feel like I have as much control over the build by...
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10-06-2018 07:56 PM
by A Slice of Wood Workshop
Found a handsaw at local antique shop. I was surprised at how good of condition it was in. For this restoration I decided to try sandblasting the hardware and was surprised at how well it turned out. See the results in the video! Make sure to hit...
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10-17-2018 06:00 PM
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10-18-2018 04:46 AM
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10-15-2018 04:18 PM
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10-18-2018 02:26 AM
by jbswearingen
Fresh paint and new bearings means the 1930’s era motor should be good for a few more decades!
https://youtu.be/C3KmLhOVNaA
352 views |
0 comments |
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10-17-2018 05:01 AM
by Tomy Hovington
3rd part of the Mandocello build is up. Making the blocks and bending the curly Maple sides.. Check it out!! https://youtu.be/98To4hfqEik
159 views |
0 comments |
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10-15-2018 09:46 PM
by Elyasaf Shweka
Try to imagine yourself, as a hobbyist woodworker, being invited to a private tour accompanied by an Chinese government representative, in what appears to be the biggest, most expensive and most amazing woodworking collection. how big? 20 thousand...
688 views |
12 comments |
Watch this video »
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10-15-2018 10:28 AM
by WoodshopTherapy
Here’s a dust collection solution for a miter saw. I’ve used this for about 15 years and I haven’t seen anything perform better. I’d love to get some feedback on this… any better solutions out there?
https://yout...
453 views |
3 comments |
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10-14-2018 04:52 PM
by BenhamDesign
In this project I’m building a pair of walnut nightstands for a client inspired by the mid century modern design. I focus in on my process of how I mitered the corners so the grain flows across them and all four corners line up perfectly
If you...
391 views |
1 comment |
Watch this video »
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10-14-2018 03:09 AM
by mot
After years of house renovations and my shop behaving like a huge vortex of doom, sucking in every misplaced, displaced and disavowed object in the house, I have finally dug out my shop.
We started renovating our main floor and kitchen almost 8...
456 views |
4 comments |
Watch this video »
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10-13-2018 11:33 AM
by Hoosierwoodcraft
In 1893, America celebrated Columbus Day with a World’s Fair in Chicago. The Fair represented the first time that most Americans (at least 8 million citizens) had ever seen Japanese carpenters at work, observed their tools and precision, an...
545 views |
2 comments |
Watch this video »
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10-13-2018 09:39 AM
by WoodshopTherapy
I’ve documented ways to prevent saw burn marks in this video, and show the before and after results. Does anyone have any more tips on how to prevent saw burn marks?
https://youtu.be/Hz3E6dEmT4A
Thanks,Scott
299 views |
0 comments |
Watch this video »
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10-12-2018 12:33 AM
by JimDaddyO
I got the shower all trimmed out and the plumbing completed! Yet another step done in getting the bathroom done. A bit of fiddling about getting everything cut to size, but in the end it all comes together. I am loving the cedar, and I pass on ...
295 views |
0 comments |
Watch this video »
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10-11-2018 12:52 AM
by LastingBuild
Making progress on the lathe. In the last post, I laid out the ways (the horizontal boards that the head stock, tail stock and tool rest sit on) and in this episode I cut four tenons and two housing dados! This project is definitely taking longer ...
341 views |
0 comments |
Watch this video »
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10-08-2018 02:55 PM
by RexKrueger
Friends:
There are a lot of DIY wood lathes out there, but most of those are small, low-power machines that won’t handle large pieces of wood, do bowls, or handle long spindles. I’m in the middle of building a REAL lathe with 16 inc...
550 views |
2 comments |
Watch this video »
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10-07-2018 08:00 PM
by vonHanke
I’ve been thinking about marking my big wooden products. Here is the realization of my idea so far in the trial phase.
Here’s a short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAXn2K5IpgA
476 views |
0 comments |
Watch this video »
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10-06-2018 07:56 PM
by A Slice of Wood Workshop
Found a handsaw at local antique shop. I was surprised at how good of condition it was in. For this restoration I decided to try sandblasting the hardware and was surprised at how well it turned out. See the results in the video! Make sure to hit...
453 views |
0 comments |
Watch this video »
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10-04-2018 02:47 AM
by JimDaddyO
How I made and installed the wainscoting in the bathroom. I had fun milling up the cedar, and the shop smell great. I include the milling, my finishing process with water based polyurethane, and go through the installation.
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10-03-2018 04:22 PM
by PeteCollin
This is the final installation of I.D.-ing those species I hadn’t gotten to before.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_8jFyZskrI
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