Computer Desk
At some point, some years ago, like 15 or more, we decided Jess needed a computer desk of her own. The previous set-up, where we were sharing a medium sized Continue Reading →
Saying way too much about way too little
At some point, some years ago, like 15 or more, we decided Jess needed a computer desk of her own. The previous set-up, where we were sharing a medium sized Continue Reading →
Most of my recent shop time was consumed with yet another reorganization and reconfiguration. I need to make room for a new machine. I plan to build a shop in Continue Reading →
Making a vise might seem daunting, but really it’s a simple device. You use the leverage of an inclined plane (a screw) to squeeze a board between the thing the Continue Reading →
The next new tool I want to talk about isn’t really new, even to me. It’s this Sears RoboGrip self-adjusting pliers. Looks like a gadget of dubious value, but it Continue Reading →
Back in March, 2021, I posted on Facebook: “Dear Starrett, please make one of these in Grad 4-1. The End.” I have two of these little 6″ Starrett No. Continue Reading →
The next tool I want to show off is this little chip carved smoothing plane. I saw this in an auction and had to have it. Normally, I strongly avoid Continue Reading →
This spring I reached that intersection of sufficient regard for those fiddly body parts and personal wealth such that I could afford to purchase a saw that was less likely Continue Reading →
The great re-wheeling continued with a reconstruction, okay, replacement of the sander cart. Version 1 was designed for the Rikon Belt/Disc sander, but was sized kind of weirdly. I am Continue Reading →
It was a long road, but we’ve made it to the end and I can finally get this stuff out of my shop. Up until the Router Incident, I was Continue Reading →
I glued up the back and seat panels previously, but saved cutting them for absolute last because I wasn’t super confident of the planned measurements actually holding up. And, I Continue Reading →