| This blog is written by Loren | 32 entries so far |
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methods of work #12: Glue-ups with plano glue press
The Plano is not a minor investment (I got mine used), but itdoes stay at the ready and it has a ...
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methods of work #11: resaw push block
I made this push block for resawing on my Hitachi – whichtakes a 3” blade with 1.3 tp...
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Machine mods, oddities, and fix-ups #9: New digital height readout on ugly drum sander
The Delta turret radial arm saw column that serves to movemy drum sander’s head up and down...
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Machine mods, oddities, and fix-ups #8: radial arm thickness sander
In the past I had this old Performax 22/44 sander set up on a Delta turret radial arm saw. I use...
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Guitars #4: Guitar repair - replacing a ruined soundboard
I’ll spare you the sorry tale of how this guitar came to require a new soundboard. I had...
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Guitars #3: Laying out the 7 string nut
Using a half-pencil run over frets 1 and 2 to mark the fretheight on the nut blank. Laying...
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Guitars #2: French polish using super blonde shellac
Finish isn’t done yet, but starting to look and feel real nice.
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Guitars #1: 7 string classical guitar
Pictures of 7 string with sound port cutaways in progress.
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methods of work #10: Drilling accurate holes for a steambending jig table
Some years ago I cobbled together a 2.25” thick steambendingjig table of floor sheathing an...
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methods of work #9: Dining chair prototype with all wood parts dry assembled
The geometry of all parts is established. I need to cut slots for wedged in the through tenons a...
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methods of work #8: Dining chair laminated curved backsplat prototype
The seat had some springback, so I drafted the shape for the backsplat planning for more springba...
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methods of work #7: Dining chair prototype pictures
Here’s the chair with all the major joinery done and dry assembled. It’s a success...
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methods of work #6: Dining chair prototype: making a curved laminated plywood seat
Here you’ll see a picture of the bottom form and the caul to fit on top. The caul is made ...
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methods of work #5: Dining chair prototype frame
I haven’t made the back parts or the seat yet. My purpose here is towork out the jigs and ...
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methods of work #4: Bent laminated prototype chair legs
Here are 2 pine blanks I glued up for my chair prototype. I used a vacuum tapering jig to rip...
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methods of work #3: Vacuum jig for cutting tapered laminate on sliding table saw
Here’s a jig I made to rip 40” long tapers that go from 3/16” at one end to 1/2...
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methods of work #2: How to set a chisel hoop so the handle won't splinter
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Machine mods, oddities, and fix-ups #7: Hitachi resaw with 3" wide blade
This saw looks pretty bad. Like everything, I got it used. It was originally sold by a dealer i...
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Machine mods, oddities, and fix-ups #6: Video - Euro style vertical shop made panel saw
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Machine mods, oddities, and fix-ups #5: Panel saw flip stop system
I made a bunch of these flip stops for my panel saw. I used 1/4” x 1/2” aluminum b...
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Machine mods, oddities, and fix-ups #4: Record RPML 300C mini lathe
I’ve been looking for a used mini lathe on and off for awhile. Just recently I passed on g...
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Machine mods, oddities, and fix-ups #3: Kity K5 machine
By today’s standards in N. American machinery the K5 is not impressive in terms of power or...
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Shop built vertical European style panel saw
I’ve been boo-hooing table saws for awhile now as a means of breaking up sheet goods due to...
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methods of work #1: Replacing a cane chair seat
I am repairing a set of antique chairs. The chair shown here had holes for hand-weaving cane....
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in the workshop #2: Workbench design - here's my truss-rod bench with skirts and tool tray
Here’s my bench, built many years ago. I’ve made some drawings to illustrate how the ...
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in the workshop #1: My shop
My current shop is a 2 car garage. I’ve made some sacrifices to keep the space workable an...
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Machine mods, oddities, and fix-ups #2: Belsaw planer dust collection
Belsaw dust collection The steel chute was salvaged off an instant hot water heater. Be car...
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Giant Bandsaw located at Laguna Beach, California
I was down in Laguna and took some pictures of this reputed 38,000 lb behemoth. My guess is th...
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Chain mortiser
Here’s a chain mortiser I picked up recently. These things aren’t too common these d...
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World's most square crosscut machine
“If you have the means, we highly recommend picking one up” Neither as sought-afte...
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I feel sorry for you guys...
Just kidding. Today is a great time to get into woodworking. There’s so much great inform...
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Machine mods, oddities, and fix-ups #1: Old Delta 20" Bandsaw
I’ve had the saw for a long time. It was an unappealing, original but distressed gray and ...
