Category Archives: Tools
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
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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
Shaper Origin with Bench Pilot – First use
First go at using the @shapertools #origin #benchpilot to make some replaceable drillpress table inserts. I designed the shape and it fit better than the original one.
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Tablesaw fence upgrade
I upgraded my General 350 tablesaw fence by removing the two side plywood/formica sides and putting on two aluminum extrusions. I wanted both sides done because sometimes I use the fence on the other side of the blade since it’s … Continue reading
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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.
Another tool holder
I made another wall mounted tool holder to declutter my bench. This one holds my @leevalleytools Veritas bar gauge set and my beam compass with all their related extension rods and different tips. This took a while for me … Continue reading
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Tagged beam compass, handtools, Lee valley, tools, trammel, veritas, woodworking
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Lee Valley 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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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
Blacksmith Post Vise
Debating selling this. I got it to go with my Peter Wright anvil (it matches all pretty both name and look). I haven’t gotten around to playing around with forging and I don’t think I will anytime soon so it’s … Continue reading