This blog is written by HerbC | 15 entries so far |
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Visiting LumberJocks #1: LumberJock djg - David, Torbay, Newfoundland
I’m currently on vacation in Newfoundland, Canada. Today I had the pleasure to meet and ...
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Toy Trucks Build #3: Engine Compartment Milling
I managed to squeeze in a little shop time today and began by using my Craftsman 113 series contr...
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Toy Trucks Build #2: Detail Milling of Chassis
Back to working on the trucks. I know some of you thought I’d already bailed out, but no...
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Toy Trucks Build #1: Day 1 - Basic Milling of Chassis
We have two young grandsons, Chance (almost 3) and Jaylan (6). I’ve decided to build a coup...
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Tools, Toys, and Accessories #2: Old Arn - Craftsman 103.20620 6" Jointer
I check the local craigslist tool section on a regular basis. One of the tools I’ve been lo...
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Building Falling Waters Lamps #7: Socket to me!
I didn’t get any woodworking done on this project yesterday. But I did do something product...
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Building Falling Waters Lamps #6: Take a little off the top Mr. Carnahan...
I called my friend who had previously loaned me his Dewalt 734 planner (which he took home last S...
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Building Falling Waters Lamps #5: I want to be poplar...
Or was that popular? The base elements of this lamp design are made from various thickness pie...
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Building Falling Waters Lamps #4: Vive la différence
If you’ve been following this series, I’m sure your scratching your head and saying t...
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Building Falling Waters Lamps #3: Let'r Rip!
So, I built the resaw fence yesterday. I got off work a bit early this afternoon and decided to r...
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Building Falling Waters Lamps #2: OK, the jigs up!
This project was not designed to be built from your common, standard 3/4” thick lumber. Noo...
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Building Falling Waters Lamps #1: Like Frank Sinatra, I'll Do It My Way...
Once upon a time, long ago and far away, I wanted to be an architect. (Of course the fact that I ...
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Tools, Toys, and Accessories #1: Blog Post #3: MilesCraft TurnLock BasePlate/Bushing Set
I started a new project this afternoon. We have three Maltese dogs and the smallest frequently hi...
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Logs to Lumber #1: Blog Post #2: Milling Cypress and Sycamore Logs
About three and a half years ago I got the opportunity to acquire several cypress logs that were ...
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Blog Post #1: Ya'll Be Careful Now, Ya Hear?
This is my first blog post here at LumberJocks. First I’d like to thank each of you for ...