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Getting On My Soapbox. | The Basement Workshop
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Ramblings about wood, tools, and the stuff I make. Laquo; I Need More Clamps; Trying Out Miller Dowels. Kids in the Workshop – Safety. Getting On My Soapbox. Posted January 21, 2011 by slothlike in kids in the workshop. Kids in the workshop. Children’s brains are sponges. They are learning every minute, but what are we teaching them if they live in front of a screen? TV is passive, what are you actually doing when you watch it? One of the biggest problems I have with student who aren’t learning is ...
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My Next Workbench | The Basement Workshop
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Ramblings about wood, tools, and the stuff I make. Laquo; Kids in the Workshop – Safety. Posted January 30, 2011 by slothlike in Workbench. I really like the Nicholson type benches, here’s an example. I drew at least a dozen variations and what I came up with looks almost exactly like Henry’s bench. Which was posted at the Logan Cabinet Shoppe. Henry's Bench as seen at Logan Cabinet Shoppe. Shop time has been limited lately. I needed a break from the world, so last night I stayed up way later than I ...
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Kids in the Workshop – Safety | The Basement Workshop
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Ramblings about wood, tools, and the stuff I make. Laquo; Getting On My Soapbox. Kids in the Workshop – Safety. Posted January 26, 2011 by slothlike in kids in the workshop. Kids in the workshop. First off, use your common sense. This isn’t an exhaustive list, it’s just the stuff that I could think of. The number one thing is to use your common sense. Tools and woodworking can be dangerous if it isn’t done correctly, make sure your child is safe. And bought some similar ones for myself. Arts and Mystery ...
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I Need More Clamps; Trying Out Miller Dowels | The Basement Workshop
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Ramblings about wood, tools, and the stuff I make. Laquo; Block Plane Shoot Out. Getting On My Soapbox. I Need More Clamps; Trying Out Miller Dowels. Posted January 17, 2011 by slothlike in Joinery. Tagged: kids in the workshop. I started assembling the sawbench. I decided to try Miller Dowels. Instead of screws. I thought the toddler would enjoy whacking them in as we built something together, plus shop projects are a good place to try something new. Almost all of my clamps. Kit and a couple more Clamps.
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Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event | The Basement Workshop
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Ramblings about wood, tools, and the stuff I make. Laquo; February Update. Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event. Posted April 16, 2011 by slothlike in Tools. Wow I am tardy. A month ago I went to the Minneapolis version of the Lie-Nielsen hand tool event. After reading other blog reports I was incredibly excited. My wife didn’t even tell me I couldn’t buy anything – but she did remind me that we have another financial obligation on the way. The first thing I checked out was the sharpening. He tore it out my hands...
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Close Grain: Portable Workbench, part 3
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Woodworking in the digital age. Friday, September 3, 2010. Portable Workbench, part 3. Go back to part 2. Now that the workbench has been built, here's how to use it. Most people are more familiar with a bench that has some kind of built-in vise. Instead, this one uses a variety of simple work-holding methods. The dog holes and thick front skirt make it quite versatile. I highly recommend the Gramercy Tools holdfast. I also highly recommend the Veritas Wonder Dog. Ripping a piece to width, again with the...
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Inlay complete! | Artisan's Call
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Musings on and about Woodworking and Art. About Yaakov and Artisan’s Call. In Yaakov’s Workshop. One power tool I am very happy to have. Totally Shameless Plug →. March 11, 2013. Every feel like Heaven is conspiring against you? Preview of the inlay. Once the inlay was completed, I put the hole in the back side of the box for the money to come out, and I made the two components for the French cleat. Next step, sanding. Then it will be time for a sun bath! View all posts by yaakov →. And tagged David Marks.
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One power tool I am very happy to have | Artisan's Call
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Musings on and about Woodworking and Art. About Yaakov and Artisan’s Call. In Yaakov’s Workshop. You know what sucks? One power tool I am very happy to have. March 7, 2013. My box of wood to use for marquetry and inlay. So before I can begin the scroll saw work to create the inlay, I must have the material for the inlay itself. I have a box of scraps that I keep just for such occasions. It is filled with all sorts of woods that I might need one day for projects like this. View all posts by yaakov →.
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yaakov | Artisan's Call
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Musings on and about Woodworking and Art. About Yaakov and Artisan’s Call. In Yaakov’s Workshop. Husband, Abba, Furniture Maker, Turner, Bookseller, and all around working stiff. March 14, 2013. My usual readers know that I have been doing my best to lose weight and get stronger since last summer. All my hard work has really paid off. I went from 198 lbs (90kg) to 137lbs (62kg) using two fitness systems. … Continue reading →. Who or What Inspires you. March 11, 2013. One power tool I am very happy to have.