 Wind chimesMaking wind chimes is a really easy weekend project. If you decide to take the time to make a set, spend a little time making them sound pleasant. Check out Lee Hite’s web site, “An Engineering Approach to Wind Chime Design”. It contains everything—and I mean everything—you’ll need to know about chimes.  Tools/Shop/Projects etc. (General Blog) #1: Zero Clearance on a cheap table sawSo I have a cheap, older, table saw. Skilsaw brand. With no intention of upgrading due to space and of course budget.I had made a zero clearance insert for it awhile back… out of plexi-glass which was maybe not the best choice.This insert that I made worked very well but it was a pain to make. During a recent incident in the shop that had to do with a push stick, ripping some thin stock, and a little kickback I no longer have my homemade insert (I always wear my safety goggles). I we... Secret-compartment pencil holder.I designed this project specifically for kids to make. I thought about what kinds of things I liked as a kid, and anything with a hidden compartment fascinated me. Even today, I would love to have one of those Scooby-Doo spinning bookcases that leads into another room! Anyway, this is an easy project that can be made with the fewest of tools and very little woodworking experience.  Disposable KerfMakerWell, yes, the Kerf Maker is a very clever jig. I have a different take on its manufacture. I see a reason to have several, NO, Wait… Why not make them DISPOSABLE? :) I had a need to use one today so why not make one. Here it is: I used a stick of about 1/2” square pine. Yeah, Pine(or is that Poplar?). And some double sided tape. Cut the stick in half. (I’m kinda protective of my tape. Can ya tell?) Then stick both halves together with the tape. &n...  Face Jointing Wide Boards on a 6" JointerAfter commenting and following a post by MichaelJ, I decided that a picture or two is worth a thousand words. So, here’s how I do it. (I had also posted in the past another way, but I like this method better)First, remove the blade guard on your planer. Set the fence to the maximum width.Face joint the board as you normally would, until the jointable surface is flat.You should now have the flat, jointed surface and the “rabbet” from the overhang.This is the spacer board, whi...  Drunken Cutting Boards #1: Drunken Alice in Wonderland Cutting BoardHey everybody, after a few personal messages here is my version of a how to on a Drunken Checker Board. I of coarse bow to the Chairman of the Board and pay tribute with beer. This is a Off-Checker pattern I call “Drunken Alice in Wonderland” The “serendipitous” nature of this piece is appealing in a far out sort of way. Here Goes… So first I prepare the Material. I am using Hard Maple and Walnut both are surfaced flat and cut 1” x 9” x 14&... Table saw miter sledSimple, yet very effective sled for making 45 degree miters. It’s so easy to make, I started it at 11:00 this morning, shot and edited the video by 4:00! This has to be some sort of record for me. Of course, if you make just the sled and not the video, it’ll take about an hour. Coat rack with drawersThis is a Shaker-inspired coat rack (hey, winter is on the way) that has four small drawers to hold keys and little stuff.  12' Spalted Maple burl!I found this picture from 4 years ago and thought that I would share. It was the largest maple burl in southern Oregon.Still have some left. It had a hole in the center that you could climb down in and have a nice sit down. In the picture is my son Douglas!  Evolution of my router planer #4: Version 1.2aVersion 1.2a At this point I decided to get more “radical” in my design approach. I removed two of the cross rails (found out through experience that I didn’t need them anyway). Then I took the corner poles out of the flanges and put a “sleeve” on the side of my table for the corner poles to slide into (see photo below). Electrical conduit clamps work great for attaching the sleeves. This design also allowed me to adjust the height of the router sled in... |
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