Today, I finished cutting the tail boards and started on the pins. This is easily the most frustrating part. Getting it to fit tight seems impossible to my current skill level. I get it to fit but the examples the instructor, Gary, does are impossibly tight. Also, he and his assistant have good eyes and [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Tools’
Quick update: Dovetail Chest – Day 1
I just got back to the hotel. It’s after 5:30p and it’s over 100 degrees outside. The class is in an old, non-AC’d, warehouse. Did I mention it’s over 100 degrees outside? The class was great. Gary, owner/teacher of the Northwest Woodworking Studio, first started out with the notion that before you jump in and [...]
New Project – Hanging Tool Cabinet
As I mentioned in several earlier post, I needed to build a tool cabinet to hold my hand tools for easy access. Some secondary purposes including making some hand cut dovetails and use up some of the left over plywood that I had (yes, the tool cabinet would be better if it were solid wood [...]
How come…?
OK, I’m a strong guy. I can wrench down any router bit so it is nearly impossible to get it out after it’s been used. So, how come I can do that but no matter how tight I make the hold downs for any fences on the router, they eventually slip and screw up my [...]
Shop Changes – Part 1
As I stated in an early post, I have gotten rid of my Table Saw. I not going full neander (courtesy of Old Woodies: Neander is a euphemism for old style woodworkers, Normite describes the modern power tool enthusiast.) as I expect to intermingle power tools among hand tools. For instance, I expect to use [...]
Block Plane vs Rabbit Block Plane
I’m sure that everyone (but perhaps my wife) who reads this blog has a block plane. This is the one plane that almost all woodworkers have even if they aren’t into hand tools and instead prefer the feel of power. The reason is that it’s versatile in it’s use. You can use it to fine [...]
For Sale – Table Saw plus many extras
OK, I’ve listed this on Craigslist (big step). Here is the text from the post: A Jet 10″ Cabinet Saw with a 2HP motor which can be run from 220v or 110v (currently set up for 220v). There is a 4″ dust collection port. Saw is in great shape and has been well maintained. Includes: [...]
