If you work with wood as much as I do, you accumulate a lot of scraps, and if you’re like me you just can’t seem to part with many of them, “They might come in handy for something one day”. I’ve got bins full of scraps, even separate them out by size sometimes and put […]
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The original build of my machine called for linear movement rails of v bearings and aluminum angle with an inverted v shape on the edge where the v bearing rides as shown below. The bearings were fitted on the top and bottom of the extruded aluminum rails, and were fully adjustable for level and pretension.
If you’ve worked with wood very long, you likely have found out that wood moves. Depending on what kind of woodworking you do, the movement will vary a little, or a lot. Turners will often start a vessel when the wood is green (not dried) and then allow the vessel to dry for a few
I remember watching Norm Abram on TV years ago and enjoyed each and every show. Those shows taught be a lot about woodworking. One of the things that I remember most is the warning “Always read and follow all the safety information on your power tools”. He also spoke about safety glasses, and that is
For some people woodworking is, and should be, done in the style found in the previous centuries where there were no power tools that used electricity. The only power tools were driven by water power or like sources. These can be found in places like Shaker villages in the north, Hancock Shaker Village is one
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In selling my items online, I find a variety of people and a larger variety of expectations. When I post something has handcrafted, I always thought that it is a one-of-a-kind item and there are things about it that make it look handmade. I have been to craft shows in several different areas and seen
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If you’re visiting this page, you might be interested in learning about commissioned work or what others such as myself experience with custom orders. I do work for others that are special requests, and try to fulfill the customers needs as best I can, and am ok with some changing of minds and ok with
My shop began making cabinets and some small furniture. As my skills grew, I found it easier to make smaller and more precise items such as game boards and jewelry box kinds of things. I was exposed to “Fine Woodworking” at an early time in life and found that work far superior to my skill
I have a shop made CNC machine, I used the Kronos Robotics plan found online. The plan is very well laid out, and while there are two versions I chose to do the one that has lead screws. I didn’t trust the small belts that the other design featured as I wondered if it was
Welcome to my site, this is my place for displaying the woodworking craft that I enjoy as a hobby and part time business. I attend one or maybe two craft shows per year, and sell online in an Etsy store. You are welcome to visit my store and also browse my offerings here. Please keep
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