| This blog is written by tooldad | 16 entries so far |
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Wooden Mechanics style tool box/chest
This is my next project, a wooden mechanic’s style tool chest and I will have a matching to...
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DIY Network Stud Finder Competition #1: Help a fellow LJ -- Need your views and votes and comments
I know just in the past few days we have been bashing the tv networks for not funding Norm and sh...
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St Louis Area Wood Show - NORM' S GONNA BE THERE :)
According to the NYW and channel 9 in STL. Norm’s going to be at the wood show on Friday. ...
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24" Bandsaw #1: To sell or re-motor - calling all electrical motor buffs
I had the opportunity to get a 24” bandsaw that supposedly works for $100. It appears to be...
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St Louis Area Wood Show - Collinsville, IL
I have spoken with a couple of LJ’s in the STL area. We have agreed to meet on Friday at t...
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project challenge #1: Hey Martin! Where's the holiday decoration project challenge?
I finally have time to decorate and there appears to be no challenge for the current holiday as t...
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Woodworking Safety #5: Band Saw Safety Video
Here is another in my series of safety videos for student make-ups who miss the in class demos. ...
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Woodworking Safety #4: Drill Safety & Operation
Finally got a couple more safety videos made for my students who miss the demos in class. This o...
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Have you built your own overarm table saw guard?
Unfortunately I need an effective table saw guard for the saw in the school shop. Currently I am...
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A favor for my students
One of my assignments, when allowing students to pick their own projects, is for them to make an ...
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Woodworking Safety #3: Router Safety and Operation - All Parts
Finally got 1 tool done! Got 9 more series to go. Here is a link to my web page which contains ...
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Woodworking Safety #2: Router Safety and Operation P1
I think I might have this figured out. I do have it posted on you tube. Here is the link: ht...
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Which side up on table saw
I just want a quick opinion from everyone tonight. I am reviewing the table saw with my advanced...
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Woodworking Safety #1: Introduction and my intent
I have a suggestion from one of my senior’s in my classes, also a LJ (tooldads_apprentice),...
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Wood Whisperer Safety Series #1: Wood Whisperer Miter Saw safety Video
I am a shop teacher in the St Louis area and I am in the process of previewing the safety week vi...
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New Yankee molding machine
Does anyone know or can tell what type of molding machine Norm uses. From first glimpse is appea...

















