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An oval hand mirror
I have been wanting to try one of these for a while now and got the first pattern off the paper in into wood today. First thing to do is determine how much border you want to encircle the mirror and...
View ArticleBirdhouse from a log with the help of a wood lathe
Here's a simple way to build a birdhouse from a bit of firewood and some fence board scraps. Just click on the red writing for a pictorial.
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What? another birdhouse?
From teaching kidsCan't say too much here but it a little project I did with my grandson to get him interested in woodworking. Click on the red text above to follow us on this one.
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a simple plane for a site level.
This is such a simple project I hate to bother you with it but I thought it might be the kind of project that may stay in your family. I spent about 10-12 dollars on parts and the rest took about a 1/2...
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Bandsaw log sled and resaw fence for any bandsaw
I cant take credit for this design but after chasing around the internet for a while I landed on this simple solution. I believe Mike in Paradise Newfoundland may be the originator. It's just a cradle...
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"These pics tell the whole story":http://www.members.shaw.ca/boboswin/public/Burlcuttingtechnique/ The fellow that trims my trees around home dropped off this huge burl about 2 years ago. This is about...
View ArticleMAKE a birdhouse from a log and some fence board
Here's a "project" for a rainy day. http://members.shaw.ca/boboswin/public/birdhouse%20project/Birchlogbirdhouse/ Bob Here's a...
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Working punky wood in a maple burl
These pics tell the whole story. The fellow that trims my trees around home dropped off this huge burl about 2 years ago. This is about 1/4 of it so far. I just keep running out of time . Time is not...
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Thin strip table saw gauge
I needed a jig to allow me to cut consistent thin strips away from the fence and the potential for binding and possbly nicking the fence. I have the Grr ripper but sometimes need a strip too narrow for...
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Making an Octagonal Bird feeder.
I haven't blogged before so bear with me while I find out where the rocks are. It looks like I managed to get pictures in here so here goes the story: BTW, that is a Downey woodpecker doing a close up...
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Modifying trim routers for template gauges.
I find that my big 2 and 3 hp routers are not up to the delicate task of routing patterns or inlays . I was not prepared to ad yet another dedicated tool to my arsenal to I decided to modify a couple...
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Narex mortise Chisels Set of 5
I bought a five piece set of Narex mortise chisels and so far have had an opportunity to actual work with one. I'm quite pleased with the fit and finish and this steel quality which seems to be just...
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DeWalt DWP611PK 1-1/4 hp Router Kit
From dw611 router kit Having first seen this router on the United States Dewalt website last October, I was finally able to track one down here in Canada June 5, 2011. (7 months later) Compact routers...
View ArticleWixey Bevel gauge observations
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Taming tear out on finger joints - Baltic Birch plywood
I’ve become accustomed to using quarter inch plywood with finger joints to build storage boxes for some of my tools.The reason I chose this method is that by using finger joints I don’t require any...
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Using a Trephine to remove broken screws in Wood
If you do any furniture repair you have probalby come cross a screw or nail that has broken off flush with the wood surface. Digging it out with prys or pliers generally damages the surrounding wood...
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Really Bad miter clamps
Last year I bought a set of four miter clamps from a local big box store tool department. (Rona Revy) Yesterday I took them out to help me building two picture frames to house a couple of mirrors I had...
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An adjustable miter frame for pictures
After an "exhilerating" experience with some offshore miter clamps I decided to investigate making something more reliable. I started out with a 10 inch wide piece of 3/4" plywood and a rudementary...
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Refurbishing a Vintage Jewelry Box
I found this jewelry box in a second hand store a couple weeks ago and thought it might be fun to try to refurbish it. It had seen better days but the style and size were still very popular. I have...
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