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07-01-2022 05:43 PM
by Hoosierwoodcraft
This is the life story of Elizabeth Eyre de Lanux, an artist in Paris in the 1920s who created unique painting, rugs, and designs for Art Deco furniture as an interior designer. It is my attempt to capture the creations of the lost generation wit...
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07-01-2022 01:54 AM
by sansoo22
Firing this blog series back up since I’m actually going to get time to work on this drill press…FINALLY! This post won’t be long. I decided to make a new cabinet so the drill place has a nice knew home once its restored. The ...
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06-30-2022 02:40 PM
by oldguy2
First Thanks for looking and I did not photo these with the intent to rotate them for the landscape shot. please bear with me. Next all but 2 projects are in my projects and more details and how to are in my list. including...
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06-30-2022 03:13 AM
by bandit571
Monday: Despite it being a Monday,,,there were things that needed DONE..so..
The 2 latches…each centered on a raised panel….14” wide panel = 7” to get to the center point….lay out a few tools…
Drill for ...
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06-29-2022 08:30 PM
by Ramber
First off was a pile of different clamps. I wanted to create my own variants in Fusion as practice as well as to have easy to print models
My first model was a low profile clamp – I ended up printing 9 of thesehttps://www.thingiverse.com...
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06-29-2022 03:59 PM
by Richard
I make a lot of mortise and tenon pieces so I have a hollow chisel mortiser.
For those new to this tool, the chisel is square, with a wood auger bit in the center. The bit cuts a circle, while the chisel is shaped to cut into the corners and p...
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06-29-2022 02:13 PM
by Richard
I saved my beloved 1995 Craftsman miter saw with a bearing replacement. Since almost all my cuts are 90 degree cuts on relatively small pieces, this compact saw (8-1/4 inch blade) serves nicely. It doesn’t have the big miter lock handle sticking o...
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06-28-2022 05:17 PM
by oldguy2
No Photos here Just an update. June is a get out of the heat from Phoenix and we did a cross country and mooch off the family at many towns. Too many to name but almost to Philly and back, with 2 minor car problems, I count that as real good fo...
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06-27-2022 01:24 AM
by bandit571
Clamps came off the other day..
One of the long sides still wanted to bow a tad…mallet assist back in line…
Glue joints cleaned up..laid the lid on top of the chest..
Not too bad…
Stain: Thought I would try out some ...
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06-26-2022 03:59 AM
by Holbs
I am reminded of my 50+ years of age every time I look at the nearly completed wall :)But I wanted to show folks… if I could do it, anybody can do it! Is why I added the block wall portion of this wall & fence project.I’ve got to ...
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06-25-2022 02:02 PM
by bandit571
OK, cramp have left the building, for a while…change of planes was in order….was pushing too big of a plane, for one thing. Jacks are fine, just takes too many strokes, sometimes…maybe something in between ?
The HUGE #8c and...
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06-25-2022 12:32 PM
by TimberBiscuit
In this video, I’ll show you how to build a modern outdoor side table that will perfectly complement your outdoor space. This side table is great beginner woodworking project, and it can be completed in a weekend.
With a sleek design and ...
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06-24-2022 08:23 PM
by Dave Polaschek
Been slow progress the past week. We went up to Colorado to visit some friends, and then the monsoon started here in NM and that meant lots of weeds that needed pulling.
But I’ve been making some progress on the top for the laundry hamper. The ...
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06-24-2022 02:54 PM
by bandit571
that only lasted just over an hour…tasks for the day?The other 2 rebates need to be done…
Might have been taking too thick of a shaving?
With 35” to plane….OK, the other end rebate, had some issues…despite an ex...
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06-23-2022 02:10 PM
by bandit571
down to size, and a start on the rebates
Ends on the panel needed to be square..
At the least better than this…and, for several reasons, I can’t just cut it on the tablesaw, but, I can use the fence from the tablesaw/router table...
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06-22-2022 11:04 PM
by bandit571
Need to get this collar assembled, dry fit….in order to properly size the raised panel it is to hold…so..tails..
Used the sockets to lay out the tails…tails were sawn over on the bandsaw, leaving the line, by cutting on the wa...
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06-22-2022 03:45 AM
by Pedrito
Finally, after various problems I can show some progress!
The frame:I made the frame by gluing together 800 mm long 2×4 wood (about…). The first 3 layer I used Dewalt planer to get straight surfaces. This whole process took some time...
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06-21-2022 06:46 PM
by DaveS2
Well, it’s been a great journey and its been a lot of fun to create this wonderful Morgan model.
The materials used are many and varied. Here is a list of woods and their use:Satin Wood – -primary body fabricationWalnut – - r...
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06-21-2022 04:58 PM
by DaveS2
Of all the parts to be created, I found this part, the Wind Screen, to be the most tedious and, for me, the most difficult. I’m not sure why but I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. I watched and watched and watched Dutchy’s ...
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06-21-2022 04:22 PM
by DaveS2
I have reached the fabrication of the wheels. While I definitely considered doing the wheels shown in the plan, I finally decided that I would just make spoked wheels using the jig I copied from Bushmaster. The biggest question was how many spok...
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06-21-2022 03:05 PM
by bandit571
Normally, the shop is closed on Mondays….less chance of Murphy fouling things up…as he likes Mondays. Got bored with sitting around in me “Sunday go to meeting” clothes and shoes….changed back into “Work Clot...
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06-21-2022 01:45 PM
by littlecope
(continued)Though I have wanted to “press on” with this Office project, other duties and work have not been neglected!When Spring arrived, I finally got around to removing a section of dilapidated stockade from the yard…LJ”...
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06-21-2022 01:27 PM
by adot45
I start with making a glue block. I’ve always used glue blocks for my bowls mainly because I have never figured out how to make a mortise in a base to start with. I’m making this bowl with a Hard Maple body and Padauk trim and design...
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06-21-2022 11:58 AM
by littlecope
We left off work on the Office here early in April, after just finishing the wallpaper removal…Started skim coating and repairing the plaster, and removed the crown molding for easier painting…
I learned during the Sun Room renovati...
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06-20-2022 12:57 PM
by bandit571
Have the panel in the clamps….need a collar to go around it. Raise panel needs grooves to hold it. Collar is also to hold the lid’s hinges, and a latch (s) of some sort…so..
Tablesaw: I need the box off of the top of the...
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06-19-2022 03:44 PM
by bandit571
When last seen, these 3 panels..
Were in need of a Jointer being run along all 6 edges….as I hadn’t decided which edge goes against which edge…Picked out the showiest plank, and called it the “Center”....
These ...
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06-19-2022 01:31 AM
by Eric
The Sweetie let me spend some good time in the shop today. So started on a another round of boxes.
Started by breaking down some 8/4 Ash, ripped at 5/16”, then ran through the planner to just over 1/4”, taped the pieces together so ...
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06-19-2022 01:09 AM
by TheSnekkerShow
This is my second time upgrading a DeWalt DW735 thickness planer with a SHELIX cutterhead, so instead of wondering how to do it, I was more interested in how I could do it better than the last time. There’s always room for improvement and us...
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06-18-2022 11:53 PM
by gdaveg
My brother in law passed away May 6 from complications of a chemo treatment. He was in the middle of building 2 bookcases, one for each of his grandsons. They are 8 and 5 y/o.
Myno (gramma) asked me to finish the bookcases that he had started....
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06-18-2022 11:50 PM
by bandit571
All the clamps for the cleats came off…those glue joints were then cleaned up….80 grit sander. The corner joints on the ends of the box were next…
Sit a wood block on the floor under the bench vise,,,set the box into the vis...
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06-25-2022 12:32 PM
by TimberBiscuit
In this video, I’ll show you how to build a modern outdoor side table that will perfectly complement your outdoor space. This side table is great beginner woodworking project, and it can be completed in a weekend.
With a sleek design and ...
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06-19-2022 01:09 AM
by TheSnekkerShow
This is my second time upgrading a DeWalt DW735 thickness planer with a SHELIX cutterhead, so instead of wondering how to do it, I was more interested in how I could do it better than the last time. There’s always room for improvement and us...
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06-09-2022 03:45 PM
by TimberBiscuit
I upgraded my home’s curb appeal and build these modern planter boxes. Plus these planter boxes have hidden key storage to boot!
I chose to build these planter boxes using sapele and canarywood because of their durability and weather resistance...
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06-04-2022 12:45 PM
by WoodshopTherapy
Here’s a project that recently came through my workshop for repair. The back of this chair was broken off. In this YouTube video I show how to investigate why something like this broke and how to fix it so the chair is back in working orde...
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06-01-2022 02:18 AM
by TimbeconWoodturner
Hi all,
I put together this video to hopefully help first time buyers avoid some of the main traps we encounter here in Australia when buying second hand lathes.
If you want to check it out here is the link: https://youtu.be/G5Vf75H_1fM
T...
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05-28-2022 03:19 AM
by TimbeconWoodturner
In this video Dane is behind the lathe and turns a wooden Candy Bowl using reclaimed Jarrah and Victoria Ash.
This is a great project that is perfect for beginner and experienced turners alike as its turned using just a Bowl Gouge and Round N...
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05-26-2022 03:47 PM
by TimberBiscuit
Today let’s cover the best dust collection to use in a small woodshop and how to set it up using flex hose and quick connects. The Mini Gorilla by Oneida Air Systems is a mobile dust collection system that really packs a punch. It boasts a 1...
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05-25-2022 05:46 PM
by filmorgan
This is in response to Tom’s request to see my laser in action.
The finished result is in my projects.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/k7wlczk93yh5rtb/Grace%20Plaque%201.mp4?dl=0
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05-20-2022 01:47 AM
by TimbeconWoodturner
In this video Colin turns a stunning #BananaBowl out of Goldfields White Cypress a species local to us here in Western Australia.
Turned using a two bowl gouges and a negative rake bowl scraper from Crown Tools in the United Kingdom, this is a...
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05-17-2022 09:14 PM
by WoodshopTherapy
I’ve put together a video of my first woodturning commission. This was a challenging project when I was newer to wood turning. Now that I’m more skilled, I’m sharing this video with tips on what not to do. There’s a mix ...
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05-12-2022 04:02 PM
by TimberBiscuit
Dust collection is super important in any woodshop. And I recently upgraded my smaller dust collection system. After getting it set up, I compared it’s performance to what I was using prior, a 14 gallon drum, a 5 gallon bucket, and a shop vac. Let...
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05-12-2022 03:58 PM
by TimbeconWoodturner
Hi all, we’re a group of mates making turning videos in Australia in a small studio above our store.
We love turning and just wanted to share the projects we create and reach out to the broader turning community.
In this video Dane tur...
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04-28-2022 04:02 PM
by TimberBiscuit
Who doesn’t love new woodworking tools? Not all tools are made equal, but I bet you haven’t tried all of these tools yet. Check out the tools I use in my woodshop that were not made to be woodworking tools but are great to use in the w...
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04-25-2022 11:40 AM
by WoodshopTherapy
Here’s a special in-depth video about how to restore a broken antique chair. I show this project from start to finish and share various techniques along the way. From staining and finishing to woodturning and fitting replacement parts, you...
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04-15-2022 12:02 PM
by Hoosierwoodcraft
Today, I have posted a historic woodworking tribute to Gillow and Company, a British Furniture Company run by three generations of the Gillow Family from 1730 to 1840. The family successfully imported mahogany from the West Indies ad created a pr...
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