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| 8 days ago |
Wide panel glueup - 0 replies Here is a 10 min video on how to glue up a panel. It is actually 15 min, but I cut it down to 10 to fit on youtube. the students that miss the demo will take home a dvd and see the longer version. So if the transitions seem a little jumpy that’s why. |
| 15 days ago |
Freshman Shop Wall Shelf Project Video - 2 replies Last year we had an school pep assembly which caused us to have a shortened class period. It was also right at the time we were starting the wall shelf project in the freshman class. So I got the idea to make a project video to show start to end in 20 min. They do it on TV right? Not as easy as it looks, especially trying to get it done in a c... |
| 58 days ago |
Storage of hand tools / sockets / etc - 8 replies We just obtained a 42” craftsman toolbox combo (because I ordered it). Anyway, I like the look and organization of the plastic trays the socket sets come in for storing sockets, they are just a pain to snap in an out sometimes. I would like the same sort of organization for more than just sockets, screwdrivers, pliers, chisels too. My t... |
| 64 days ago |
Brand New Stanley No. 5 Planes - 3 replies Cleaning out the old storage room in the shop and came across some brand new Stanley Number 5 planes. We are a “Normite” shop and basically use power tools. I have 2- Stanley 12-205 Bench planes, 2-Stanley 12-005L Bench Planes and 2-Craftsman 37065 Jack Planes. One of the Craftsman has been used. The rest are still in the box and... |
| 83 days ago |
Which band saw to buy? - 8 replies Looking at a couple of the grizzly bandsaws to purchase for the school shop. G0457, which I think had good reviews in wood magazine, and the G0513, 17”. Both work out to be the same price in the end with shipping discounts. We want to do some resawing the in advanced classes, but mostly cutting out curved parts is what they will be used... |
| 136 days ago |
Need suggestions for mouting wall cabinets to steel studs - 17 replies I really haven’t had the opportunity to mount wall cabinets to steel studs in my past. Any suggestions? I want to build a 30” tall by 80” long set of uppers for my office rather than having to have a hutch with dividers on my desk. The cabinets will have some notebooks and office supplies in them, so they will have a some we... |
| 202 days ago |
Inkjet and lacquer friendly decal kit for wood projects - 6 replies Does anyone know if there is a material to print on that can go through an inkjet printer than can be cemented to glued to a wood project then have lacquer sprayed over the entire project and not damage the decal? I have a student that wants to put the air force logo on his project. Any suggestions? |
| 255 days ago |
Spraying Lacquer -- getting a rough finish - 15 replies Originally I had the $89 HVLP turbine sprayer from Rocker. That lasted me about a year and a half until the hose broke. Good excuse to upgrade. The earlex showed up on Wednesday this week :) With the rockler sprayer I can get glass smooth finishes. Sand project to 220. Spray vinyl sealer on project, resand 220 or 280 and then spray 2-3 of ... |
| 352 days ago |
T-Slot router bit - 5 replies Has anyone used one before. I along with a buddy are going to be making some router tables and fences this week. Norm uses one on his table. Definitely a less expensive way to go rather than purchasing t track. How do they hold up on MDF is my question and which size is a standard. The woodline.com site has about 3-4 different sizes. Thank... |
| 372 days ago |
shop fox planer molder - 1 reply Does anyone have any experience with the shop fox planer molder. I know that it is a sub of grizzly. However they are running a sale in Nov-Dec at $550 when it is regular $950. How hard are the knives to get? Is grizzly the only place to get knives for that machine. I would use it for crown and picture frame molding for the students. Occasi... |
| 393 days ago |
Drill Safety and Operation - 2 replies Here is the second in my series of safety videos. Remember these are geared more for my students that miss the tool demonstration in class. They are required to take home the DVD, study guide and fill it out and turn it in with mom’s autograph for legal reasons so that I know the student watched the video. Part 1 is types of drills an... |
| 397 days ago |
Woodworkers Guild of America - 1 reply Anybody ever gotten anything from the WWGOA (woodworking guild of amercia) They sent me a video on how to make a cabinet. The are aksing for 12.95 and will send a new video to preview every couple of months. Thinking about it, the video was decent. Has anyone else participated or experienced them? |
| 580 days ago |
Panel saw for sale - St Louis - 1 reply My uncle Tony wants to sell his panel saw. I have used it, can’t remember what brand, but I will see it this friday again. asking $600. see CL post with pictures at: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tls/652671350.html |
