Reader Submitted
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No-measure Gauge for Checking Square
To check my diagonals for square, I use an old telescoping radio antenna with the ends fashioned into points to fit into corners better.
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Benchtop Tool Set-up Pads
Clamping and unclamping them takes time, and bolting them down wastes valuable working space. Here’s a quicker setup idea that keeps your tools moveable.
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Reclaimed Oak Bookcase
This is a completed bookcase and shelves I built from quarter sawn oak. The lumber came from trees that were knocked down during hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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Intarsia Seascape
Here is a picture of an Intarsia “Seascape” that I have made several of in the past years.
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Red Oak Motorcycle
This is the second of three so far. The third one is called the Mahogany Hog and not quite finished. I like these winter projects because they use almost every tool in my wood shop.
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Paint Your Parking Brakes
Most of my larger shop machines are mounted on swivel casters with brakes, but sometimes it’s hard to see which end of the brake lever to step on without bending over to look closely.
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Illuminating Improvement for Task Lighting
When working at the bench, I found that I couldn’t always stretch my task light far enough to get the light where I needed it.
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Arthritis Won’t Stop This Woodworker!
I’ve been a custom woodworker on and off for 40 years and recently, arthritis in my hands has made it more difficult to get some shop tasks done.
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Woods for Cutting Boards?
Kindly please let me know some types of wood recommended to build cutting boards for chopping food.
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Dust Collector Bags
Do I have to use both of them for the best results or can I just use the 2.0 on the top of the collector and the regular one for the wood particles on the bottom?
