| This blog is written by HokieMojo | 26 entries so far |
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Jointer Restoration #3: And I'm stuck
It’s been a while since I posted an update. Things around the home have eaten up all my sp...
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Blanket Chest #1: Design Choice and Lumber Purchase (pictures)
Well, this will be my 6th active blog. I’m spreading myself a bit thin. My wife and I l...
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Shop Storage Solutions #8: Mobile Tool Cart (with photos)
This post relates to a project I’ve been designing in my mind for a couple of years. IR...
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Radial Arm Saw Refurb #3: More disassembly and some cleaning
Well, Neil has been making such good progress on his blog, it inspired me to get some work done....
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Radial Arm Saw Refurb #2: Everything is in parts
I broke everything down. I’m working on trying to clean up all the parts. It is slow goin...
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Shop Storage Solutions #7: A final descision on the sheet goods storage
I finally made up my mind about what to do with the lumber rack in the last blog post. The...
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Jointer Restoration #2: Some rust removal progress! (lots of pictures)
This past weekend my wife was nice enough to forgo her own hobby to watch our daughter and I got ...
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Radial Arm Saw Refurb #1: Tool Gloat
Well, here is the other big tool purchase I made recently (spray can for scale). closer shot...
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Jointer Restoration #1: Tool Gloat
I got this tool at a GREAT price on craigslist about a year ago. I actually remember the day. I...
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Dust Collection #2: Finished Already
Sorry this component of my dust collection system didn’t get broken down into steps better,...
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Dust Collection #1: Building an Air purifier
I have several plans to improve dust collection in my garage workshop. The three projects to acc...
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Shop Renovation #5: Some needed storage - with pictures
First things first, my updated to do list: To Do (bold items are complete as of this blog post...
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Shop Renovation #4: Almost back to where I began - new photos
Sometimes, to go forward, you need to take a few steps back. The last couple entries documented ...
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Shop Renovation #3: Wiring is mostly complete!
DISCLAIMER:I did all my work with the wiring while it was not hooked up to any power sources. On...
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Shop Renovation #2: Before Pictures
In my first blog post of the series, I discussed some considerations for my garage. It didn̵...
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Shop Renovation #1: Challenges and A Plan
I’ve been woodworking for about 5 years now. My workspace has been in my uninsulated and u...
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Shop Storage Solutions #6: Now it looks like a lumber rack
Well, I’ve got some bad news for the 3-4 people reading my blog. This is going to be the l...
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Shop Storage Solutions #5: Sides are 1/2 way done
First off, I’m amazed by people that crank out quality projects. This construction grade p...
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Shop Storage Solutions #4: Lots of Work - Minimal Results
Before I start, if anyone has any suggestions to make my blog more readable, please let me know. ...
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Shop Storage Solutions #3: First day of work = 3 hrs of work
I’m taking a few days off of work to spend some tiem with the family. I’m also tryin...
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Shop Storage Solutions #2: Why I Need Storage & the Materials to Fix the Problem
In the previous edition, I stated that I wanted to build a lumber/sheetgood/clamp rack. Here is ...
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Shop Storage Solutions #1: Planning the Lumber Rack
EDIT: PHOTOS HAVE BEEN ADDED BELOW IN THE COMMENTS SECTION I’ve been inspired by the re...
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First Real Project Blog #1: Wood Identification
I’m planning to blog a VERY small project here but unfortunately, I need some help before I...
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Walnut and Lacewood Crib #2: Status Update
Well, I’m about 3 months past my deadline to finish the crib I’ve been building. I w...
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Walnut and Lacewood Crib #1: headboard and footboard
Well,A few month ago I learned that I’m going to be a dad. Like many others here, I decide...
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Walnut lumber I purchased and some milling #1: Some photos of the walnut I bought
Well, a while ago I asked for some advice about buying walnut lumber. I promised to post a few p...
