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Festool Tracksaw on a ramp for wingchun dummy
I had to make a sloped cut in a large piece of wood, this 17 degree jig and the Festool TS75 worked perfectly for making the precise repetitive cut to hog out the slot. This is for making wingchun dummy … Continue reading
MORSO miter cutting machine
I won this machine at an auction recently and cleaned it up to play with and then sell. Really great condition, not sure how old it is but the company is till in business and sells them. The wood in … Continue reading
My first woodturning bowl
I turned my first bowl from a piece of well dried wood I picked up from an estate sale. Not sure what kind of wood it is, possibly cedar. I think it turned out excellent for my first bowl.
Another tool holder
I made this wall mount that also lifts off the wall to be a stand for my kumiko cutting blocks for when I’m using them. It’s nice to have them seen and also out of the way.
Wing Chun Dummy
I’ve finished the first full sized dummy since the last pine mock up short version. Solid ash, the main trunk is 80lb without any arms or leg. It has a wall mount and the bottom has a 4×4” hole to … Continue reading
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Veritas 32 Cabinet making system
Well that was interesting. I’m playing with a @leevalleytools Veritas 32mm cabinet system jig to drill shelf holes in a shop cabinet I’m building. It works well but I find I’m getting chips in the melamine when drilling holes. Maybe … Continue reading
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Festool Parallel Guides
I’ve had these @festoolcanada parallel guides for about 10 years and haven’t used them until today. Normally my tablesaw does all the parallel cut I need but these 8 foot long boards needed to be crosscut and the 24” width … Continue reading
Planting Table
It’s nice to start and complete a simple project in one go. I made this potting table for Jen last evening, a nice Father’s Day in the workshop.
Made in China
Wow, gotta hand it to made in China tools sometimes. The quality of this cabinet hardware drill position jig is pretty great (knock off of the True Position tool). I thought the joints would be loose and the paint markings … Continue reading
Marketplace find, old tools
Today I lucked out on a local Marketplace find for an old tool lot for $25. I spotted in the picture one of the planes was a Stanley Bedrock 605. Can’t wait to restore it along with the Bailey #3 … Continue reading