Thin Kerf Blades #1: Thin kerf blade problem solved.
Thin kerf blade and splitter.I sanded down the splitter on my bench sander with 80 grit. First measured blade width then proceeded to sand until splitter thickness was less than the blade. Now one...
View ArticlePocket Hole Joinery #1: Hiding Pocket hole drilling.
Prior to drilling my pocket holes, I take the piece over to the band saw and slice about a 1/4”x 5” from where the ph is going to be drilled. After hole is drilled I glue back the slice,for almost a...
View ArticleShop Clean Up Tip #1: Sawdust to the rescue
After cleaning my brushes in thinner or mineral spirits, or emptying my stain pot, I pour the liquid into a can filled with sawdust. The sawdust absorbs the liquid and at the end of the week I toss it....
View ArticleFun place to shop for tools
http://www.edmwi.com/home/edm/smartlist_164/__power_tools.htmlWe are not talking about Festool.I stumbled onto this site and thought what the heck. I ordered the drum sanding kit less than $5.00 but...
View ArticleWhat am I missing? #1: re: tenon cutting and jigs and such.
Why if we can cut a tenon on a table saw router table or band saw with out a jig device do we purchase or make devices to create them?I tseems is so simple with a few carefully measured cuts the job is...
View ArticleThank You #1: Router collet found
Thank you all who responded to my quest for a collet for my old Master Mechanic router. It is installed and I am a happy camper.
View Articleperfect crosscuts #1: simple squaring technique
I use a rafter square or marking square with my crosscut sled. The rear fence must be straight of course.I take one side of the piece that I will be using and abut it to the rafter guide at 90 degrees,...
View ArticleDon't believe all that you read. #1: Costly mistake via Woodsmith Mag.
I foolishly believed that the plans that I was following to a T were accurate and tested prior to publication. I refer to a plan to construct a Headbord for a queen sized bed. Last months issue.I cut...
View Articlemea culpa #1: I wrongly accused Woodsmith mag of error in plans
I apologize to Woodsmith and fellow LJ’s for my undeserved complaint of an error in plans. It seems that I misinterpeted the placement of the edging, it is supposed to be placed just the opposite of...
View Articleshop hardware #1: Screws at a bargain price
I like to use square head screws, but they are costly, even though I do not use thousands I still want to save money. While browsing on ebay for the sqareheads I found a site that offered #6- 1 1/4 pan...
View Articleshop tools #1: Do I need a miter saw?
I have a table saw I have a few sleds, but do I need a miter saw. I make small items, boxes etc. A Hitachi 10 inch saw on Amazon is $140 cheap enough and a good brand, but do I need it for my...
View ArticleA most helpful and amazing site! #1: Calculate, angles, dovetails, shapes,...
I stumbled upon this site, and after playing around with it I saw the potential, and knew that it should be shared.It is also free. Either metric or imperial, you will be surprised at what you can...
View Articlestropping and compound
Cheap handy and ideal stropping compound. Take a Non Gel l toothpaste, keep it wet, apply to strop and have at it.
View ArticleBand saw blades
http://www.orderbandsawblades.com/ The above supplier not only has great blades at very low prices but also has very fair shipping charges. The blades that I ordered arrived in two days shipping was...
View Articleshop hardware #2: Band saw blade resource
This is a follow up to my praise of this resource http://www.orderbandsawblades.com. I have been using the blades now for a couple of weeks, and boy do they do the job. As I said before they are not...
View ArticleBand saw improvement #1: serenity at last
For two years I used my Jet Bandsaw with frustration resawing thick wood. My blade was great and sharp but it took forever to rip. I really hated the saw. Then after reading the manual (for the first...
View ArticleShop Clean Up Tip #2: dust collection
I have found an easy and very effective way to keep my rigid shopvac filter clean. I had some left over Orek filter bags so I cut them seven inches from the top and slipped them over the pleated...
View Articlebox building
The box I refer to is Pandora’s, when opened as “off topic” it releases all the ills that permeate this once fine site. By nature we are all curious, so we open the forum and are subjected to non wood...
View Articleoutside the box creativity
Seeing the pieces in person up close boggles the mind. I hope you agree.http://www.royboydgallery.com/Erdim/erdim.htm
View ArticleRing Master Lathe
I am looking to purchase a ring master lathe the stand alone type 723 or 724. Any body out there have one to sell?Thanks for looking,Wood Klutz
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