| Blog series by Dick Cain consisting of 4 parts so far |
Part 1: Trying my best to get back in my shop !!
I’ve been spending to much time on my PC. So I’m kicking my butt out to my shop, & see what I can get accomplished.
Part 2: My report on yesterdays excursion to my shop.
Once I got out there, I shook off the shakes immediately. I commenced to install my new Triton router into my router table. I had to cut a new opening in my table for a larger router plate. It took me awhile, because I had lay the new plate into position, & scribe a line with a sharp knife. Then clamp down some guide boards in order to rout out the new opening. I ended up with a perfect fit. After fastening the router to the new plate, I dropped it into the table. Then I ran a test wi...
Part 3: I'm changing my tune about my pin router
Remember yesterday, I was thinking about getting rid of that big old Stanley Pin Router. After looking at what it can be used for, I’ve changed my mind. I dug out this big chunk of Birch sawed from a stump. (A logger was kind enough to leave it there after cutting it.) In about 2 hours I flattened the thing out, pretty handy hey.For all the years I’ve had this machine, my only thought of for using this was pin routing. I’m now going to make fence setup, so I can drill mortis...
Part 4: Making a Rustic Clock
On #3 of this series I flattened out a slice from a Birch stump. I went on & completed the job today. I also added it to My Projects.The size is about 25” x 20’ x 2 1/2” , & it weighs about 20 pounds. I made the motor cavity larger to lighten it up a little. _The other day I routed out the backside for the clock motor. I checked out the motor installation. Carved some numbers on the face. I carved a Maple leaf for the pendulum weight. I hung the clock...
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- Carving tips! - 1 part
- Drawing bookshelf plan - 1 part
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- Making a Carved Fireplace Mantel - 2 parts
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