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Woodcarving: a Book Find
Saturday, at a garage sale I found this book for a dollar. I’m not expecting to get into wood carving, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. The book has some plans and some very interesting and useful ideas and … Continue reading
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The Government and the Gibson Guitar Caper
Iowahawk has busted this case wide open. All the while we were led to believe that the government had a real solid case against Gibson. But it turns out that this was a part of the operation, “Fast and Fretless”, … Continue reading
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How Owning Wood Became a Crime
Attention woodworkers! Did you know that owning wood might be considered a felony? Well, neither did I, that is until today when I learned that armed Federal agents raided the facilities of Gibson Guitar in Nashville and Memphis. Was the … Continue reading
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A Cutting Board Project, but Wait
My next project was supposed to be an end grain cutting board. I’m a member of the Lumberjocks forum and another member, LazyLarry led a group of us building a cutting board project. You may need a translator. He’s an Aussie, … Continue reading
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An Improved Puzzle
Anything worth doing is worth doing badly – at first. (I don’t know the source of that quote.) My first attempt at the puzzle fit that quote perfectly. It was crude in every way. So, some analysis, and then some … Continue reading
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Simple Puzzle for the Beginning Woodworker
My latest woodworking project was this simple puzzle that I procured from Steve Ramsey over at Woodworking for Mere Mortals. Steve, in addition to having the drawings for the project and a completed puzzle, also recited poetry, a la Dr … Continue reading
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Brooklyn Bridge in Toothpicks
I realize this isn’t what a beginner is likely to build, but I thought you would enjoy this. I can’t imagine how much time it must have taken. See more here: http://www.toothpickcity.com/index.php
Installing Ball Bearing Guides on the Band Saw
I previously mentioned that where I was at the Portland Woodworking show I made some purchases. One of these purchases was a Carter ball bearing guide kit for the bandsaw. The kit comes with two separate guide assemblies and the … Continue reading
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More on Reconditioned Tools and Black Friday
I had it all figured out. I had intended to buy reconditioned. (See previous post.) I had decided on a combination set 18v lithium compact drill/ impact driver made by Milwaukee for $179 with shipping included. Wow! Then along came … Continue reading
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Would You Consider Reconditioned Tools?
Have you ever considered buying either used or reconditioned tools? I readily choose reconditioned products over new. Usually they are reduced in price sufficient to represent a significant savings over new. I can only remember one occasion when the product … Continue reading