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  1. Scraper shave rack (Asian style)

    Scraper shave rack Asian style My new made scrapers were lying on the table looking a mess, and this was not possible for my sensitive heart to look at, so right away I made them a rack. Easy to carry. Decided to go for a simple Asian inspiration since these scraper shaves reminded me of...
  2. Gerstner Style Tool Chest

    I made this tool chest for my oldest son, to mimic an old Gerstner chest that I once saw at an antique store. I think I spent more time figuring the dimensions of all the pieces and how they interact with each other, than I did actually putting the wood to the tools. It's made out of quarter...
  3. Maple Butcher's Block

    This butcher's block is made mostly of maple, but with red oak drawer sides, runners and drawer pull. This was my first attempt at a dovetailed drawer and also at chiseling all of the mortises for the aprons and two shelf supports into the legs. I added a bead at the bottom of each apron (a bit...
  4. Safety in the Woodworking Shop
    Hi! I'm not actually a woodworker, but I share a building with a woodshop, and I'm looking for some help. I live in a large metal building, divided in half inside: One side is our apartment, the other is the woodshop. The woodworker is a close acquaintance, and we get along well enough..but...
  5. Safety in the Woodworking Shop
    I am finishing my new (800 sq ft!!) woodworking shop. While I've got the ceiling joists still open I thought I might install one or two exhaust fans to help get rid of dust and odors. I know I need something stronger than a regular bathroom type fan. What size exhaust fan do I need? Has...
  6. Focus on the Workspace
    I have an older 16×24 detached garage for a shop. For now we still park a car in it year round and we live in Iowa so our summers are very humid. The high humidity is an issue for my tools and general working comfort. The garage is open span so their is no attic. There is no insulation in...
  7. Designing Woodworking Projects
    Does anyone have any ideas how to make an exhaust heat shield to put on the exhaust stacks for the WS tractor. I want to add some detail. Thanks.
  8. Safety in the Woodworking Shop
    I have a Penn State Tempest TEMP142CX 2HP cyclone dust collector, which has a twin/stacked canister .5 micron filter. The unit is mounted in a separate small room, and then I have constructed basically a plenum which opens between the shop space and the DC room. My thinking was that (since I...
  9. Blogs
    Fighting for every square inch Since the last time I posted a pic of my workshop, things got a lot worse (cramped) to the point of being virtually unusable. Automotive and Landscape tools were mixed in with my power handtools. Holiday storage was overflowing from the back rooms. My lumber rack...
  10. Blogs
    Every good FORD has a big V8 engine.. Every good FORD has a big V8 engine and here's mine… BUT first a huge THANK YOU to Bruce, aka "htl" for his valuable assistance in helping me get this build off the ground with extra photos, drawings and encouragement… This is my first attempt...
  11. Blogs
    Model build #1 : The Exhaust Heat Shield This is my first blog entry so I will do my best to explain how I made the heat shield. It's pretty simple. . . . First I used a dowel (5/8") that was big enough to slide the exhaust into with at least 1/8" wall thickness left. Then I used a ruler and...
  12. Power Tools, Hardware and Accessories
    I have been in the process of a shop renovation and I have finally upgraded my dust collector and can now locate it outside of my shop space which is limited to 12X24. I am trying to decide whether to go with Metal or PVC? I have the means to heat and shape 4" PVC, and I know that there is a...
  13. Safety in the Woodworking Shop
    Not too long ago, I asked for a recommendation on a dust collector. The answer was almost unanimously the Harbor Freight unit. Since that model comes with a 5 micron bag and since I don't have the budget to upgrade to a Wynn Filter at this time, I had a question. I don't have a lot of extra...
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