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Book Press Restoration
I always thought book presses were nifty. They’re old, solid, made of cast iron and built like a tank. I like the huge metal crank wheel on the top and the beefy threaded rod that raises and lowers the press. … Continue reading
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Grinder Side Wheel Wobble
I’ve been searching for a decent low speed grinder that’s of equal quality to my high speed Baldor to use for sharpening my woodturning chisels. When in the store, every grinder I’ve tested all seen to have the same side … Continue reading
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Hayward Aquavac Motor Replacement
My Hayward AquaVac Pool Cleaner recently stopped working. It would run for 10-20 seconds and quit. I checked for debris and free moving wheel bearings and impeller which were all fine. Only the motor was left, this is how I … Continue reading
Tea Box Build Completed
Here are some pictures of the tea box completed. I’ve assembled the magnetic clasps with 4mm hemp rope and wrapped with 1mm hemp twine. I think it turned out great.
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Tea Box Build Update
Here are some images on the progress of the wenge with curly/birdseye maple liner tea box.
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Dovetailed Tea Box
I’ve started working on the dovetailed tea box, I did the tails for the sides of the inner wenge box.
New Home Office Desk
I’ve been lugging around these two 4×8 sheets of reconstituted ebony inspired particle board I won at a wood show years ago, three different houses later I’ve finally cut into one of them. I’ve decided to build a desk top … Continue reading
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3D Printer and Festool
Tonight with my 3D printer I printed out a cover plate that snaps into the side hole of my #festool #ts75 #tracksaw It drastically cuts down on the sawdust when cutting. #woodworking #ender3
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End Grain Cutting Boards
I made these recently as gifts. First I glued up strips about 40 inches long of alternating colors of walnut and maple. The 2nd board is opposite colors. The 1st panel consist of the following strips:Walnut:• 3 mm – 1 … Continue reading
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