Holbs's Blog Archive

• Roubo Workbench #5: Flattening the tops, mostly. - 03-11-2019 01:03 AM | 5 comments

  Started with my #5 1/2 to get the glue off and do a rough flattening of the top. Will fine tune ...

• Roubo Workbench #4: Glue and clamp of the 2 slabs of 12" wide x 4 3/8" thick x 7'2" long - 03-10-2019 04:05 AM | 6 comments

  Purchased a gallon of Titebond II Extended just for this purpose.Used 12” clamps along the ...

• Roubo Workbench #3: Table top about ready for glue up. Jointed, planed, selected. - 03-04-2019 04:00 AM | 6 comments

  I really gave hand planing a try. From the Stanley #40 scrub plane, #5, #7, and #4. Spent all d...

• Roubo Workbench #2: 2 youtube videos of what to expect in regards to Benchcrafted solo/retro crisscross and tail vise - 02-19-2019 05:30 AM | 0 comments

  Found these 2 videos from the Fine Tools website that has CAD and Sketchup drawings of the Roubo ...

• Roubo Workbench #1: Here we go! - 02-18-2019 03:40 AM | 4 comments

  For the last year, everytime I ventured into a BORG store, I took a gander at the douglas fir 2&#...

• Garage Organization #2: what has kept me busy since summer Lean-To Shed project: - 01-21-2019 03:43 AM | 2 comments

  I had a couple PM’s asking where I’ve been. I’ve been kind of in the midst of ...

• Dust Collection #14: Upgrading to Super Dust Deputy XL: finding a home - 11-01-2018 01:54 AM | 0 comments

  In the search of finding even more real estate in my 2 car garage workshop and DC efficiency̷...

• 6'x12' lean-too shed #9: All painting is complete. Roof drip edge, asphalt shingles installed. 99% done with exterior. - 09-24-2018 01:02 AM | 7 comments

  Just about to call this shed project completed, almost.All painting is complete with 2 coats on t...

• 6'x12' lean-too shed #8: Door assembled, caulking done around trim, 1st coat of paint via hand sprayer - 09-17-2018 03:13 AM | 2 comments

  More progress! Before I start installing roof tiles & drip edges…I need to get the pai...

• 6'x12' lean-too shed #7: roof rafter and panels in, door side siding up, all facia installed, front door built - 09-03-2018 04:26 AM | 3 comments

  good progress on the shed this weekend.Finally, installed roof rafters, birdsmouth cutouts, and r...

• 6'x12' lean-too shed #6: Moved shed 12" more. 7 4'x8' barnwood siding installed. Good experience due to errors - 08-22-2018 03:39 AM | 2 comments

  With the use of my mini-pallet jack and car hydraulic jack…to be in city code of being 3...

• 6'x12' lean-too shed #5: talked to city building & permit folks. no permit needed, but setbacks to abide to - 08-14-2018 02:00 AM | 1 comment

  I initially started this shed build with the understanding from the county that I would need no p...

• 6'x12' lean-too shed #4: wall framing completed. I need new arms... - 08-12-2018 02:41 AM | 4 comments

  It has been nearly 20 years since I’ve used a hammer & nail at this kind numbers. Felt...

• 6'x12' lean-too shed #3: gravel laid, blocks leveled, structure squared, rafters installed, flooring installed - 07-30-2018 02:20 AM | 1 comment

  Good progress this weekend. blocks were all leveled, followed by the structure being leveled and...

• 6'x12' lean-too shed #2: 4"-5" depth dug out. Lessons learned - 07-27-2018 04:00 AM | 4 comments

  After working an hour here or there through the week after the sun goes down due to the 100 degre...

• 6'x12' lean-too shed #1: foundation lumber purchased and 1/2 yard gravel picked up - 07-24-2018 12:02 AM | 11 comments

  I finally decided to add a 6’x12’ lean-too shed on the backside of my garage wood sho...

• Garage Organization #1: 8' x 24" x 4" torsion box above PM66 and Unisaw for Drill Press and Miter saw: Test Run - 06-04-2018 04:33 AM | 2 comments

  Instead of making new blog series for specific aspects in my 2 car garage (like drill press cart,...

• Large Roubo Frame Saw #5: Completed - 05-28-2018 08:52 PM | 2 comments

  Spend a good portion of Memorial Day Monday to joint & sharpen the 48” blade. Assemble...

• Large Roubo Frame Saw #4: Stub tenons and mortise, 4 coats of shellac, sanded to 400, parts dry assembled - 05-27-2018 04:50 AM | 0 comments

  Almost done with this frame saw. Tomorrow, will joint/sharpen/set teeth and will be 100% ready t...

• Large Roubo Frame Saw #3: working on the arms and handles. rasp, rasp, and more rasp/filing - 05-25-2018 03:50 AM | 0 comments

  I used my bandsaw to cut out most of the waste. Then came rasp and file time to roundover the ed...

• Large Roubo Frame Saw #2: stretchers complete. rough draft assembly just to get a look at what can be - 05-22-2018 01:44 AM | 0 comments

  Finished up the end arms and worked on the stretchers. Started off with hand planing to a large ...

• Large Roubo Frame Saw #1: Parts arrived from Blackburn Tools, 8/4 white oak purchased. Getting ready. - 05-18-2018 05:04 AM | 1 comment

  My Roubo frame saw kit (unsharpened and holes pre-drilled) arrived over the weekend from Blackbur...

• Joinery Bench #22: Completed last couple steps - 05-13-2018 12:57 AM | 0 comments

  I was undecided what to modify (if at all) the front moveable chop. Knowing I will be cutting at...

• Joinery Bench #21: Drawbore pins made, spacer blocks installed, example of bad offset measurement, base complete - 05-11-2018 04:21 AM | 2 comments

  With the use of my Lie-Nelson dowel plate, I hammered out 24 drawbore pins of 3 1/2” long a...

• Joinery Bench #20: all parts sanded, 3 coats shellac, corners broken, Lie-Nielsen dowel plate installed - 05-07-2018 02:48 AM | 2 comments

  All parts taken outside this nice breezy 75 degree Reno, NV day for sanding 240 grit outside (goo...

• Joinery Bench #19: Can see light at end of the tunnel! All joinery completed and dry fitted to satisfaction. - 05-06-2018 03:39 AM | 0 comments

  With the use of 4”x6” for legs, I went ahead and did a bridal joint for left and righ...

• Joinery Bench #18: I hope this is the last time I work with 4"x6" joinery. - 04-30-2018 04:48 AM | 0 comments

  Got around to the dreadful 4”x6” mortises, tenons, and bridal joints. Getting a litt...

• Joinery Bench #17: Getting around to get the 4"x6" legs in order - 04-23-2018 04:05 AM | 0 comments

  Back at it… dimensioned the 4”x6” legs and feet. Hand cut tenons (practice, p...

• Goodell-Pratt Miter Saw box and Disston Miter Saw: Refurb Blog #4: Saw plate cleaned up as far as I'll take it for "user" status - 04-04-2018 03:26 AM | 0 comments

  I spent a good 3 hours working this saw plate. After electrolysis and razor blades… I hit...

• Goodell-Pratt Miter Saw box and Disston Miter Saw: Refurb Blog #3: Box all cleaned up and put back together. - 04-01-2018 03:34 AM | 3 comments

  If anyone needs instructions on how to put this model miter saw box back together again, message ...

• Goodell-Pratt Miter Saw box and Disston Miter Saw: Refurb Blog #2: Miter box base after electrolysis. Not too shabby - 03-30-2018 05:42 AM | 3 comments

  The heavily rusted base went sleeping with the fishes for 4 hours and a little dremel wire wheel ...

• Goodell-Pratt Miter Saw box and Disston Miter Saw: Refurb Blog #1: Tearing down miter box - 03-26-2018 05:16 AM | 1 comment

  I picked up a Goodell-Pratt Miter Saw box and Disston Miter saw locally for $10 in bad condition....

• Joinery Bench #16: Joinery bench top 99% completed. Now to start working on phase 2: the base - 03-10-2018 07:17 PM | 2 comments

  Whew. I’m very glad I decided to build a joinery bench as a learning experience before tac...

• Joinery Bench #15: Apron and table top glued together, Benchcraft hardware installed - 03-05-2018 01:37 AM | 0 comments

  I’ve never chopped out so much wood :) Kudos to the Dewalt HD brand chisels for being fanta...

• Joinery Bench #14: Apron half blind and through dovetail'ing complete. Can now visualize the joinery bench! - 02-28-2018 05:59 AM | 0 comments

  Thanks to Loren about correcting me about which saw to use for dovetails. I thought to use a 14 ...

• Joinery Bench #13: Getting half blind and through dovetails in order. - 02-27-2018 06:02 AM | 4 comments

  Making progress with the 1.5” thick hard maple apron joinery. I wanted more experience wit...

• Joinery Bench #12: My first attempt at half blind dovetail in hard maple 1.5" thick - 02-23-2018 07:11 AM | 2 comments

  Another milestone accomplished: my first attempt at half blind dovetail in hard maple at 1.5R...

• Joinery Bench #11: My first 90 degree board via hand tools and first use of saw bench - 02-05-2018 06:14 AM | 5 comments

  This may not matter for much folk, but is a good feeling inside for myself. A personal milestone...

• Plantation Shutters #22: 4 light coats of Sealcoat Shellac and all 8 frames. Looking mighty purdy. - 01-30-2018 04:35 AM | 0 comments

  I used my Capspray 9100 4 turbine HVLP and gun for the first time spraying Sealcoat shellac onto ...

• Joinery Bench #10: I have more planes than I thought... - 01-15-2018 05:05 AM | 1 comment

  I wanted to rehab a #7, #5 and #4 1/2 Stanley’s in preparation of dimensioning lumber start...

• Plantation Shutters #21: first shellac coat applied - 01-10-2018 03:47 AM | 0 comments

  Now with my saw bench completed and before I start on joinery bench, I best finish my plantation ...

• Joinery Bench #9: Finished saw bench...whew. Now can hand saw with delight. - 01-07-2018 11:12 PM | 0 comments

  Now I can soon hand saw pieces for my joinery bench. HUGE difference between 20” height &#...

• Joinery Bench #8: creating a split top saw bench - 01-01-2018 06:10 AM | 0 comments

  Now that I have my hand saws in order (rip, crosscut, veritas rip & crosscut tenon saws, and ...

• Joinery Bench #7: Testing out newly sharpened Rip and Crosscut saws on 4"x6" - 12-29-2017 05:15 AM | 0 comments

  I wanted to see how these newly sharpened saws cut through wood. I have a 8’ piece of 4...

• Joinery Bench #6: Rip and Crosscut handsaws reshaped and sharpened for use - 12-24-2017 07:10 AM | 2 comments

  My finger aches and blisters can attest to my lack of experience when it comes to reshaping hands...

• Joinery Bench #5: First time jointing and sharping a hand saw: success! I think - 12-22-2017 07:34 AM | 1 comment

  Thanks to Brit for his step by step method of sharping hand saws. Has really helped me alot, alo...

• Joinery Bench #4: saw cleaning - 12-16-2017 07:53 PM | 3 comments

  What a beautiful Saturday to….sand even more! Sanded with 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper. The...

• Joinery Bench #3: Next up...understanding hand saws! - 12-15-2017 04:36 AM | 0 comments

  When you jump into the hand planing realm, it has come to my attention that I would need good qua...

• Joinery Bench #2: Stanley #8 and Stanley #40 all set to get to work on roughing lumber. - 12-14-2017 06:34 AM | 0 comments

  I had a rough time with the Stanley #8: the frog wiggled, was not square, was not flat, chip bre...

• Joinery Bench #1: Starting off with the basics: getting Stanley #8 ready - 12-08-2017 06:29 AM | 2 comments

  And so I start my next project, a joinery bench. 36” wide by 24” deep. Will be usin...

• Capsray 9100 HVLP and gun rehab, part II #3: gun assembled and ready to go. this blog entry is now complete. - 11-06-2017 01:37 AM | 2 comments

  after purchasing new check valves, I re-assembled the gun and ran warm water though it while powe...

• Capsray 9100 HVLP and gun rehab, part II #2: Gun all cleaned up. Some serious abuse I had to get rid of - 10-30-2017 05:03 AM | 0 comments

  I honestly do not think this Maxum II gun has ever been cleaned. From wire wheels to metal &...

• Capsray 9100 HVLP and gun rehab, part II #1: day 2 - 10-23-2017 04:27 AM | 0 comments

  (Had a day 1 blog entry but for some reason not in my “new blog entry” list…so ...

• HVLP rehab Capspray CS9100 4 turbine and gun - 10-15-2017 09:45 PM | 2 comments

  I won a Capspray CS9100 4 turbine HVLP sprayer at an auction for $100. It’s now time to se...

• Plantation Shutters #20: Stiles, Rails, Louvers: all assembled ready for HVLP'ing - 10-11-2017 02:57 AM | 0 comments

  Finally had time to assemble the stiles, rails, and louvers into my 8 section plantation shutter ...

• Plantation Shutters #19: charred & scraped & wiped stiles/rails and louvers. - 08-13-2017 03:43 AM | 1 comment

  I jacked my elbow last month at my day time job giving me some serious tennis elbow I had it on...

• Plantation Shutters #18: Drilled dowel holes, applied shellac, charred stiles & rails, wire brushed - 07-24-2017 04:00 AM | 2 comments

  I am using the Rocker 3/8” dowel jig to drill holes in the stiles & rails. I do not li...

• Plantation Shutters #17: Rabbets, beads, ammonia basswood, and miter saw accuracy error - 06-30-2017 04:59 AM | 4 comments

  Unsure which to pick though it’s down to two finish colors: the 2 coats of Shellac, char, ...

• Plantation Shutters #16: Testing of stain, gel, oil, charred, ammonia, and shellac on basswood. For science! - 06-28-2017 03:00 AM | 3 comments

  So here goes my 24 hour test run of different ways to play with basswood. I could only play with...

• Plantation Shutters #15: 2nd attempt at sanding pieces: success! - 06-26-2017 05:18 AM | 3 comments

  Very happy at the end results with this batch. In previous blog entry, I mentioned I was giving ...

• Plantation Shutters #14: Re-Square window jambs, Charles Neil's trace coating - 06-25-2017 04:36 AM | 0 comments

  Ah…more time to hit up the plantation shutter project after some work & personal time k...

• Plantation Shutters #13: Tapered gaps mystery: solved! - 06-18-2017 02:52 AM | 1 comment

  It was my jointer fence all along that gave me gaps between pieces. I’ll explain: this is...

• Plantation Shutters #12: I just wasted all this wood because of a simple moronic mistake - 06-13-2017 03:23 AM | 10 comments

  As stated earlier in my blog entry, I am a newb in the realm of sanding & finishing, coming f...

• Plantation Shutters #11: rough dimensioning the shutter frames - 06-11-2017 04:11 AM | 4 comments

  Finally got around to purchasing basswood for the shutter frames. 2 10’ x 6.5”ish and...

• Plantation Shutters #10: Window Casing completed. Next, the shutter frame & shutters themselves - 06-05-2017 12:07 AM | 1 comment

  Installed the casing, stop, frieze, header, and apron and posted on Project section: =========...

• Plantation Shutters #9: Wood Finish error. I made booboo. Re-do - 05-31-2017 02:44 AM | 2 comments

  Poly runs. Ug! Maybe I’m lucky to have found out now on easy wood and such small quantiti...

• Plantation Shutters #8: Jambs & Stool installed, adjustable story stick, starting on casing - 05-28-2017 05:05 AM | 0 comments

  Gots the jambs & stool installed and squared up. Used garage sale sign (well, the plastic co...

• Plantation Shutters #7: Sanded with 400 grit and applied 2nd poly coat for window jambs - 05-26-2017 01:58 AM | 0 comments

  Ahhh…I feel better now. Much better results after sanding with 400 grit (didnt have anythi...

• Plantation Shutters #6: Using Summit HVLP sprayer for 1st coat of Poly - 05-24-2017 02:47 AM | 3 comments

  I bought this Summit HVLP sprayer over a year ago (ok..maybe 2) when it was on sale, knowing one ...

• Plantation Shutters #5: 2 coats of Shellac, 1st coat of Old Masters Dark Walnut on distressed jambs - 05-22-2017 01:32 AM | 0 comments

  This is the first time ever jumping into the shellac, distressing, and gel stain (glaze?). I was...

• Plantation Shutters #4: lumber picked up, most parts & material arrive - 05-19-2017 05:04 AM | 2 comments

  It’s almost like Christmas in my house this week. 90% of needed items arrived this week. ...

• Plantation Shutters #3: Style, species and color of casing & shutters decided - 05-10-2017 02:31 AM | 4 comments

  I love “Craftsman” style casing. Just looks….1910’ish or palace like: s...

• Plantation Shutters #2: Removal of drywall returns - 05-09-2017 04:49 AM | 1 comment

  I guess I’m really going to do this :) No turning back now! As I’ve read, it is bes...

• Plantation Shutters #1: $300 Rockler order sent in today - 05-08-2017 12:32 AM | 3 comments

  My house windows are…standard issue tract home boring. I need a wood working project that ...

• Dust Collection #13: Finalizing dust collection for hand tools, router table, bandsaw, drill press. - 04-30-2017 03:53 AM | 1 comment

  I finally got around to finishing dust collection for my track saw, router table, hand sanders, d...

• Dust Collection #12: Added 4" branch runs and other stuff - 04-25-2017 03:07 AM | 1 comment

  I did my main runs with 6” HVAC pipe, multiple blast gates, hung via jack chain. Took alot...

• Porter Sander 121 OSS - table saw right extension home #3: Nearly 800 holes later... - 04-10-2017 03:46 AM | 0 comments

  I think I should of researched about drilling holes in laminate tops. Either way…went thro...

• Porter Sander 121 OSS - table saw right extension home #2: Making "Y" shaped under table air flow cabinet and adding levelers - 04-09-2017 05:21 AM | 1 comment

  Letting my under right extension wing air flow cabinet sit the night with glue dries. This measu...

• Porter Sander 121 OSS - table saw right extension home #1: insert plate cut out and bolted to PC 121 - 04-03-2017 03:34 AM | 3 comments

  Installing my Porter Cable 121 OSS into my Unisaw right side extension table. This will be my OS...

• Drill Press Station #2: bottom drawer for part boxes installed - 03-03-2017 05:20 AM | 2 comments

  I picked up these drawer slides from a chiropractor’s examination station for $20. They ha...

• Drill Press Station #1: assembly and getting an idea of final end point - 03-02-2017 05:42 AM | 2 comments

  My ongoing dedicated mobile cart stands for machinery. Here is 75% completion of my drill press ...

• Miter Saw / Air Compressor Station #1: carcass assembly and lining things up - 02-19-2017 06:41 AM | 1 comment

  I badly needed a long term proven miter saw station so I went with the most popular version. I d...

• starting new business #2: business license and business credit card completed - 02-05-2017 09:11 PM | 4 comments

  After a tumultuous month at my daytime job, snow/rain/blizzard/snow/snow/rain/blackice here in th...

• Garage Remodel #18: Garage Door finally insulated! - 01-01-2017 02:47 AM | 2 comments

  Finished another much needed project for my garage/shop: insulating my 2 car garage door. I use...

• starting new business #1: my first steps into owning my business.... - 12-31-2016 12:14 AM | 7 comments

  This will get a little patriotic and emotional, so bear with me :) I love to share here on LJ...

• Dust Collection #11: This is why I installed 6"x4"x6" wye's.... - 12-18-2016 04:25 AM | 3 comments

  When it came to to re-engineer my dust collection system, I knew from experience that I will be g...

• Dust Collection #10: Overhead dust collection: complete - 12-11-2016 05:16 AM | 0 comments

  I posted my overhead blast gates on the project page. This Saturday, I finished the secondary ru...

• Dust Collection #9: overhead blast gates installed and affixed new & improved blast gate to wall - 12-06-2016 04:09 AM | 1 comment

  Installed 4 overhead blast gates which meant I had to re-design the original ducting as the main ...

• Dust Collection #8: Working on more blast gates.... - 11-28-2016 04:07 AM | 2 comments

  Today I worked on my 10 existing 6” blast gates. They originally had an opening the same d...

• Dust Collection #7: Building overhead blast gates - 11-27-2016 01:30 AM | 3 comments

  Weeeee….the joy. More dust collection stories! When had to install drywall on my ceiling,...

• Garage Remodel #17: Reznor installed and operational - 11-16-2016 04:25 AM | 2 comments

  I just had to put a blog and picture up. I really LOVE this Reznor 60,000 BTU natural gas heater...

• Garage Remodel #16: garage ceiling remodel complete - 11-07-2016 02:42 PM | 5 comments

  whew what journey. A welcomed journey full of new experiences and fun errors along the way. I ...

• Garage Remodel #15: sealing and painting of ceiling done. difference between careful sanding and hasten sanding - 10-23-2016 02:49 PM | 1 comment

  Sealing & painting on a 6’ ladder is rough :) Tried to use a pole, but just seemed mor...

• Garage Remodel #14: tape & mud & sanding completed for ceiling drywall - 10-16-2016 04:16 PM | 5 comments

  I can see why people hire this stuff out. But, as in wood working, I wanted to experience and le...

• Living Room to Hand Tool shop room #1: ripping up carpet then laying laminate flooring - 10-01-2016 10:18 PM | 3 comments

  Some people think I’m crazy for such a project. But not me! I’m a bachelor so can d...

• Garage Remodel #13: Learning the Kreg 5 jig system - 09-04-2016 05:41 AM | 0 comments

  I bought this 9 months ago, and this is the first time I used it. I knew there would be situatio...

• Garage Remodel #12: Learning the Veritas 32 Deluxe Cabinet Making System - 09-02-2016 03:28 AM | 0 comments

  With my french cleat system installed, now comes time to use this Veritas jig for the first time....

• Garage Remodel #11: Added 2 French Cleat boards around garage - 08-28-2016 11:13 PM | 1 comment

  After installing drywall on my ceiling, my next goal was something I should of done this long lon...

• Garage Remodel #10: Ceiling drywall done! Experiences learned... - 08-09-2016 03:33 AM | 12 comments

  Done! Never again will I work with 4’x12’ 5/8” sheets solo. It looked so easy...

• Garage Remodel #9: Adding 5/8" drywall to ceiling - 08-07-2016 04:01 AM | 7 comments

  Going about this solo with no help. Rented Home Depot drywall lift. Each sheet is 4’x12&#...

• Dust Collection #6: Another saturday, working more on 6" blast gates..almost there - 04-10-2016 02:41 AM | 3 comments

  12 6” blast gates. Things nut & bolted together, tighten to make slider snug yet loose...

• Dust Collection #5: 6" DIY Blast Gates Version 2 - 04-05-2016 01:46 AM | 1 comment

  My Version 1 blast gates were… functional but with a structural design flaw. Whenever I p...

• Hand Tool Cabinet - Start To Finish #11: Attempting a saw bench... - 02-29-2016 05:34 AM | 1 comment

  I had some spare 4/4 red oak and decided to use this to make a saw bench. In my desire to walk d...

• Hand Tool Cabinet - Start To Finish #10: Saw Vice completed - 02-22-2016 01:13 AM | 1 comment

  made a saw vice for sharpening hand saws. I plan on doing as much hand sawing as my elbow joint ...

• Hand Tool Cabinet - Start To Finish #9: more saw clean up - 02-15-2016 02:51 AM | 0 comments

  I can not tell the name brand of this saw I am working on. It does not have a disston name on it...

• Hand Tool Cabinet - Start To Finish #8: working on the hand saws - 02-14-2016 05:43 AM | 0 comments

  I am hoping to REALLY start my hand tool cabinet as my next project. Before I do, I have work to...

• My 1997 Delta Unisaw 36-815 Refurbishing #6: Assembling rails and fence parts - 02-02-2016 04:11 AM | 2 comments

  Just about done with the tear down and re-assembly of this Unisaw. After last blog entry and bef...

• My 1997 Delta Unisaw 36-815 Refurbishing #5: Re-Assembly Complete with New Bearings / Belts - 01-25-2016 07:22 AM | 10 comments

  End result this Sunday evening: success. Everything fits, no parts or screws or washers left ove...

• My 1997 Delta Unisaw 36-815 Refurbishing #4: New bearings & belts arrived today - 01-22-2016 02:59 AM | 4 comments

  Removed the 6205 and 6203 from the motor shaft. Laying everything side by side to show what 20 y...

• My 1997 Delta Unisaw 36-815 Refurbishing #3: Finishing Miter Slot clean up and looking at fence system - 01-19-2016 06:23 AM | 6 comments

  There was an 8” gloop of some epoxy sitting in one of the miter slots that had to go. Used...

• My 1997 Delta Unisaw 36-815 Refurbishing #2: Working the table top cast iron - 01-18-2016 06:48 AM | 6 comments

  What I found that works for me: ROS & 3M pad for rough work. I swap to 320 then 600 wet/dry...

• My 1997 Delta Unisaw 36-815 Refurbishing #1: Tear Down - 01-17-2016 07:25 AM | 10 comments

  Spent most of this Saturday tearing down everything that I could. Started off removing the top t...

• Dust Collection #4: Oct 2015 Dust Collection Upgrades - 11-01-2015 03:17 AM | 9 comments

  Upgrading from my Rigid lunchbox planer and 6” rockwell jointer to the beefier Jet 15”...

• Restoring 2001 GeeTech 8" Jointer CT-200 #5: Tables and knives aligned - 09-25-2015 10:27 PM | 6 comments

  I must be getting better at alignment of knives. My first jointer took me all day to align 3...

• Restoring 2001 GeeTech 8" Jointer CT-200 #4: Knives sharpened and installed, fence table clean up - 09-22-2015 03:23 AM | 2 comments

  My 4 knives were ready for pickup today. Cleaned up the cutterhead and parts. Loosely installed...

• Restoring 2001 GeeTech 8" Jointer CT-200 #3: Saturday progress - 09-20-2015 02:17 AM | 9 comments

  Those shifty hard to find 1/2”-12(nc) 1 1/2” x 4 head bolts came in today, so proceed...

• Restoring 2001 GeeTech 8" Jointer CT-200 #2: rust... BE GONE! - 09-13-2015 12:31 AM | 3 comments

  Finally getting back into the wood working realm after a month off doing… other things in ...

• Restoring 2001 GeeTech 8" Jointer CT-200 #1: The Beginning.... - 08-09-2015 09:27 PM | 15 comments

  I picked up this jointer for $55 at a live in person auction. No one else wanted it much because...

• Hand Tool Cabinet - Start To Finish #7: Learning tongue & groove on Drill Press Cabinet - 07-20-2015 12:04 AM | 11 comments

  After many moons, I’ve been reading about cabinet construction. Some things were a mystery...

• Hand Tool Cabinet - Start To Finish #6: Researching cabinet construction, design, functionality, fundamentals - 07-01-2015 03:28 AM | 0 comments

  I am now “somewhat” confident in my dovetail methods to proceed to the next step (I t...

• Hand Tool Cabinet - Start To Finish #5: Dovetail practice 3 - 06-08-2015 12:53 AM | 0 comments

  I finally found the DVD I was looking for that would further my education on precision joinery fo...

• Hand Tool Cabinet - Start To Finish #4: Dovetail practice 2 - 06-01-2015 05:06 AM | 4 comments

  Trying to figure out which saw suites me better: the Veritas Dovetail Saw or Japanese Dovetail Sa...

• Hand Tool Cabinet - Start To Finish #3: Dovetail practice - 05-26-2015 02:44 AM | 2 comments

  For this hand tool cabinet project, I know dovetails will be included. Having only done 1 doveta...

• Hand Tool Cabinet - Start To Finish #2: Rehabbing Craftsman Block Plane for future dovetail work - 05-18-2015 03:18 AM | 2 comments

  One of the requirements for dovetailing, is to use a smoother plane or block plane to knock down ...

• Hand Tool Cabinet - Start To Finish #1: Preparation - 05-15-2015 02:15 AM | 0 comments

  Now that my Jet 15” planer project is complete, my next dire need is a hand tool cabinet. ...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #17: Nearing The End - 05-11-2015 02:26 AM | 11 comments

  spent all weekend aligning things, probably with TOO much detail, but it’s all I had to go ...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #16: Installing knives and "trying" to align - 05-06-2015 05:29 AM | 10 comments

  Came time to install the 3 knives. Thanks to the LJ forum for suggesting a 0.055” height o...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #15: First Run - 05-02-2015 07:28 PM | 6 comments

  First electrical motor, cutterhead, roller run was accomplished this morning. Success! No knive...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #14: Finally, eReplacement parts arrived - 05-01-2015 11:12 PM | 4 comments

  I can continue with my re-assembly this weekend. The oil gasket, gear key, and new handle arrive...

• Picked up the 3 x 15" blades and talked about their knife grinder - 04-18-2015 09:22 PM | 5 comments

  Picked up my newly sharpened 15” x 3 knives at the local saw shop ” Apex Saw ” ...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #13: Base, columns, lower table, upper table assembly - 04-17-2015 03:33 AM | 6 comments

  Lithium Grease on EVERYTHING! How easily things go together when there is no rust and fresh grea...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #12: all 5 bearings arrived today. Disassembly done. Now, assembly begins! - 04-15-2015 12:09 AM | 6 comments

  Here are the 4 column rod bearings and one of the cutter head bearings. On the old bearings to t...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #11: Cutterhead and column clean up - 04-13-2015 02:23 AM | 3 comments

  Disassembled the cutterhead and the 4 columns this week. Grrr… still waiting for the 4 col...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #10: Removed bearings, disassembled cutter head - 04-09-2015 12:31 AM | 1 comment

  Tuesday and Wednesday, making more progress. Removed the 4 bearings in each column rod that rota...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #9: Lower table ROS'd, mineral spirited, paste waxed. Also, about to tackle gummy rusty columns - 04-07-2015 03:10 AM | 8 comments

  Used my 5” Random Orbital Sander with 280 grit then 400 grit, WD-40, mineral spirits, johns...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #8: 24hour results of EvapoRust and table, "hack" paint job - 04-06-2015 02:36 AM | 6 comments

  Good results from EvapoRust (yet, once again!). Here, the table is 5 minutes removed from my mak...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #7: Washed base, panels. Motor rust concern. Bolts & Nuts - 04-05-2015 01:47 AM | 11 comments

  Dunked all nuts & bolts in EvapoRust for 2 days and laid out in some kind of organized fashio...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #6: Infeed / Outfeed Roller results after electrolysis - 03-29-2015 12:52 AM | 6 comments

  Almost wish I bought 3 or 4 battery chargers as letting items cook for a day or 2, plus all the r...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #5: electrolysis tub version 2.0 and Jet Motor test - 03-23-2015 04:30 AM | 5 comments

  Good weekend results. The Jet 3HP motor spins freely with no internal noise nor smoke, just the ...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #4: Electrolysis Attempt #3: Failure - 03-20-2015 01:03 AM | 4 comments

  My first 2 attempts were the Jet stand handles: 12” long solid steel rods that were somewh...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #3: Electrolysis Attempt #1 - 03-18-2015 03:03 AM | 10 comments

  I picked up supplies monday after work for a quickie start at this first attempt. Home Depot has...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #2: disassembly day 1 & 2 - 03-16-2015 02:22 AM | 19 comments

  This actually might turn into something a bit more than I can chew. Some serious rust issues goi...

• Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #1: Saved For The Day - 03-08-2015 09:41 PM | 9 comments

  I found this Jet planer on craigslist for $200, with the only picture available was the Jet badge...

• table and miter saw table #5: sunday's ventures - 11-24-2014 01:23 AM | 0 comments

  Finished off the downdraft table, as pictured from underneath with silicone, baffle, and glue up....

• table and miter saw table #4: ducting, downdraft table, and drawers - 11-23-2014 09:48 AM | 3 comments

  all roughed in and messy, but coming together. I have a 6” main feed into a 6&...

• table and miter saw table #3: accessory mount - 11-17-2014 01:22 AM | 0 comments

  didnt get too much done today. darn NFL and house chores! but i did put together a home for tab...

• table and miter saw table #2: dry fit, nearly there - 11-16-2014 04:47 AM | 3 comments

  gots the dado’s all done.gots the blade storage all done.have the cavities for future shelv...

• table and miter saw table #1: Table saw and miter saw mobile stand - 11-14-2014 04:18 AM | 1 comment

  getting some framing done for yet another mobile combo stand.the miter saw will be flush with...

• Jointer and Planer Fliptop #5: Re-wire motor for CCW and fitted dust collection - 10-03-2014 01:42 AM | 1 comment

  —————————- pic 1) I...

• Jointer and Planer Fliptop #4: planer and 2nd wing attached - 10-02-2014 01:29 AM | 3 comments

  ——————————-I can see ligh...

• Jointer and Planer Fliptop #3: jointer bolted down and dust collection hole drilled out - 09-30-2014 03:26 AM | 2 comments

  ================== Tonight, I cut the dust collection hole thru the fliptop platform f...

• Jointer and Planer Fliptop #2: working on wing and added wheels - 09-29-2014 04:24 AM | 0 comments

  ==================== making progress this weekend. needed to work out how to maki...

• Jointer and Planer Fliptop #1: rough machine fitting - 09-24-2014 03:04 AM | 2 comments

  so here is my latest project for my 2car garage organization purpose and saving lots of real esta...

• layout completed - 07-13-2014 01:36 AM | 4 comments

  I really gotta stick a window a/c unit in my garage. This is as far as I got today. Pretty su...

• trying to figure out the mess of clamps into something... organized - 07-09-2014 05:18 AM | 2 comments

  so here is the majority of my clamps (parallel clamps are in the rear), minus my 16 Irwin qui...

• first glue up of base structure - 07-07-2014 01:32 AM | 7 comments

  I have 60+ clamps that are littered on the wood floor, stashed on odd ball shelving, and ontop of...

• router mortise jig #1: rough assembly - 06-10-2014 05:23 AM | 2 comments

  This router mortise jig is finally coming around to looking like a working jig. It’s a swi...

• Thien Baffle on the fly project #6: Hanging from the ceiling for drum removal - 05-29-2014 12:12 AM | 5 comments

  I’ve seen 1001 ways to simply and ones with complexity, to remove the container underneath ...

• Thien Baffle on the fly project #5: run test of Thien Baffle - 04-13-2014 03:47 AM | 2 comments

  my first video posting.here is my first test run with 25’ of 6” HVAC ducting sealed u...

• Dust Collection #3: how I make 6" HVAC blast gates - 03-20-2014 04:23 AM | 0 comments

  1.) you have your top collar, bottom collar, left side spacer, right side spacer, gate material....

• Dust Collection #2: Blast Gate rough draft - 03-17-2014 04:00 AM | 5 comments

  I figured, it was best to construct a rough draft 6” blast gate while writing down measurem...

• Dust Collection #1: 6" HVAC duct supports - 03-16-2014 03:46 AM | 4 comments

  after completing my Thien Baffle (well, a couple more things to do to it but has to wait til duct...

• Thien Baffle on the fly project #4: day 4 - 03-04-2014 01:52 AM | 13 comments

  Found out, I have a 6” inlet on my Grizzly 3HP dual bag dust collector, not a 7” like...

• Thien Baffle on the fly project #3: day 3 - 03-02-2014 04:50 AM | 7 comments

  I purchased the 1/16” lexan poly-carbonate with dimensions of 16” x 60” for $32...

• Thien Baffle on the fly project #2: day 2 - 02-24-2014 05:43 AM | 3 comments

  I decided to change the height of my Thien Baffle to 16”. Why? Because the HVAC hoods I h...

• Thien Baffle on the fly project #1: day 1 - 02-23-2014 02:08 AM | 2 comments

  And so.. my personal Thien Baffle challenge begins. 1/2” MDF (i have 2 of these 4×8&...

• dovetail 2 and 3 - 12-16-2013 06:31 AM | 5 comments

  learning as i go. my sawing technique is 1/16th off: my forward stroke is not inline with my bac...

• Garage Remodel #8: reznor natural gas heater, installed and running - 11-25-2013 01:57 AM | 3 comments

  my 60,000BTU kerosene heater ran out at the end of september. i have been hesitant to refill...

• wall mounted bench flip tops #2: 98% final - 09-03-2013 12:22 AM | 0 comments

  and so my saga continues with my multiple flip-top work bench project. WAAAY too much geomet...

• wall mounted bench flip tops #1: rough draft #1 - 08-17-2013 01:26 AM | 1 comment

  what I am looking to require in my 2car garage shop: 1.) smartly spaced wood working equi...

• Garage Remodel #7: completion and after thought comments - 06-09-2013 07:44 PM | 3 comments

  To those who are considering adding a single outlet, multiple outlets, 110v, 220v, lighting, and ...

• Garage Remodel #6: passed rough in & final in one shot! - 05-18-2013 03:26 AM | 4 comments

  thanks to LJ (lots of advice on elecrical wiring do’s and dont’s) community…and...

• Garage Remodel #5: 98% ready to call for 1st inspection - 04-29-2013 12:11 AM | 2 comments

  oooo… ALMOST ready. Caught myself in the end of doing a major booboo.i “thought...

• Garage Remodel #4: panelboard, remodel boxes, and pathway: check! - 03-25-2013 03:29 AM | 2 comments

  i’ll keep posting my journey of remodeling my 2car garage into a basic functioning work...

• Garage Remodel #3: permit approved - 03-21-2013 02:12 AM | 0 comments

  I spent some days learning SketchUp for various reasons. One, was to know exactly where my studs...

• Garage Remodel #2: starting permit process - 03-05-2013 02:04 AM | 9 comments

  I’ll share this blog going from start to finish. The purpose of this blog is to show other...

• Garage Remodel #1: cutting into drywall for romex path - 03-04-2013 02:05 AM | 4 comments

  well, i jotted down what i need to do in my garage in order to i know what needs to get down. I ...

• a better idea - 02-24-2013 07:14 PM | 0 comments

  i think i’m near the final draft. with each caster being independent and being nearly dire...

• 85% tuned up - 02-17-2013 07:21 PM | 4 comments

  getting there. fine tuned things even more.as is, this will work perfectly.but i want to put in ...

• rockwell jointer clean up: setting jointer knives - 02-06-2013 04:55 AM | 0 comments

  after a tear down of the cutter head assembly, it was time to put everything together again and s...

• rockwell 6" jointer clean up: cutter head assembly - 02-03-2013 11:33 PM | 3 comments

  in anticipation of getting ready to dimension wood this month… i decided to give my jointe...

• issues, asking for advice - 02-01-2013 02:03 AM | 11 comments

  I found out using solely a compound lever assembly to lower & raise casters on the bottom wil...

• First attempt at basic mortise and tenon - 01-21-2013 12:13 AM | 4 comments

  this is my first attempt at a beginner’s attempt mortise & tenon. some things i ha...

• compound lever for mobile base - 12-16-2012 02:36 AM | 0 comments

  having mobile bases in a multi purpose garage is a must. i went looking at other mobile ...

• rockwell 6" jointer clean up - 12-16-2012 01:30 AM | 2 comments

  with the 30degree temp outside this weekend, decided to put some effort into getting ...

• Electrical #1: 220v to 110v - 11-17-2012 02:43 AM | 2 comments

  changing my new found 37-600 1970’s rockwell/delta jointer from 220v to 110v.I’m glad...

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