不断推出各种活动优惠 168极速赛车正规官方平台一分钟 极速赛车168开奖官网记录下载 Precision vises serve a purpose beyond their conventional use of securing workpieces on the drill press. In my workshops, these tools prove invaluable, especially when it comes to tasks like planing thin strips of wood. Read part 1 here. Take, for instance, the challenge of working with a long, slender piece of Sapele wood clamped…

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Logan, and Phil are braving the winter weather to answer all of your burning questions about table saw sleds and more… Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here.

Hobbies, like woodworking, have been shown to improve mental wellness by helping reduce negative emotions like stress, anxiety, depression, etc. They do this by giving your mind a break from whatever problems you may be facing and by grounding you in the basic need of staying active and having fun. Whether you woodwork to unwind…

Tool: Assorted Backsaws Shop Now Manufacturer: Blue Spruce Toolworks MSRP: $109-$329 A couple of years back, I introduced our readers to Jared Greene, a saw maker from South Carolina. In the time since, Jared’s talents have been recognized by the folks at Blue Spruce Toolworks, and during Handworks 2023, they released their new line of…

A spline-and-miter joint ensures this elegant table will remain stable. When I started building custom furniture many years ago, I discovered the best way to advertise my work is to let people see it. To do this my wife and I attend art and craft shows, and our local farmers’ market. We take along a…

If your shop is inside or attached to your house, you know that migrating sawdust is a problem, especially if you do a lot of power carving.  To minimize dust, I cut out one side of a 65-quart plastic storage box ($12), and taped the box upside down to a down-draft table. I taped paper…

Demystify cutting tenons on curved parts using these simple steps and jigs. Ever wonder how furniture builders cut joinery on curved parts? A common place to see this is on chair backrests, especially large rocking chairs or Morris Chairs with adjustable backrests. The most common technique is to start with thick 8/4 stock and form…

Tool: The Katz-Moses Universal No Deflection Stop Block – V2.0.1 Shop Now Manufacturer: KM Tools MSRP: $38.99 The KISS (keep it simple stupid) principle was reportedly coined by Kelly Johnson, who was the lead engineer at Lockheed Skunk Works back in the 1960s. And while the similarities between the SR-71 and the Katz-Moses Universal No…

I confess to having a weakness for collecting Precision Vises (aka Toolmaker’s vises). These machinist tools, bearing names that mirror their meticulous craftsmanship, redefine the game when it comes to securing a workpiece with exactitude during milling or drilling. While their primary domain is metalwork, their versatility seamlessly extends into woodworking, proving indispensable for securing…

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, we have John, Phil and Logan all back together again to kick off 2024 with a “great” woodworking conversation! Find all of the ShopNotes podcast episodes here.

Tool:Mike Dunbar-Style ScorpShop Now Manufacturer: Barr Tools MSRP: $170 Barr Tools out of Boise, Idaho has a reputation for making high-quality, hand forged tools. I first heard of Barr Tools when I saw a video from David Barron, showing his Barr Quarton-forged Cabinet Maker’s Chisels. Now, Barr’s not made the cabinet maker’s chisel for awhile…

Bringing a router to the lathe is a great way to add a unique look to your turning projects.  Project #2401 • Skill Level: Advanced • Time: 1 Day • Cost: $35 In woodturning, boxes are really great projects to hone any woodturners skills. Shape and designs are infinite. Loose top lids, pop fitting lids, and…

Repair, strip and refinish to restore old pieces. Refinishing is a topic worthy of an entire book. In fact, restoring furniture includes all of woodworking and finishing because all skills may be called into play. In lieu of a book, here are some not-so-random thoughts. 1 ■ Refinishing is a good thing, not bad as…

The magic of CNCs lies in the bits… bits determine whether the final result is just okay, or if it’s perfect! CNCs are simply routers controlled by a computer. The electronics tell the router the exact tool path to take, how deep to cut, the speed of the spindle, etc. On the other hand, the…

Here’s a fast, inexpensive way to keep your edge tools razor sharp. First, cut out a few 5″ x 3/4″ MDF discs.  Drill a 1/4″ hole in the center of each disc. Next, glue different grits of sandpaper to each side of the discs, ranging from 50 to 2000 grit. While 50 grit makes quick…

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, it’s just Logan and Phil with a year-end wrap-up and what we have to look forward to in 2024. Special thanks to our show sponsor Titebond – Woodworkers, builders and contractors depend on Titebond to deliver the most consistent, highest-performing products to meet their demands. Check them out…

Tool: M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless 1/2 in. Router Shop Now Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $349 (bare tool) Over the last decade, the tool industry has made leaps and bounds when it comes to battery powered tools. Look at a battery pack from ten or fifteen years ago to today… It’s mind boggling how far…