Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Excalibur EX21AK Scroll Saw
The Excalibur scroll saw includes all of the features that scrollers would value including the unique tilting head design, a 1.3 Amp motor, electronic variable speed control, an onboard flexible dust blower. The factory does note however, that due to the dust outlet under the table, tilt is limited to 28 degrees to the left, but a full 45-degree tilt to the right.
I made this Angry Bird Clock for my son. He loves the angry birds soft toys and is especially crazy about Chuck. Chuck, the Yellow Bird is a character in the Angry Birds games and most probably his favorite one. You fin a lot of Red bird clock but no Yellow Bird ones.
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This is a good project to do with a kid and he loves his new Angry Bird Clock.
I saw this Strange Growth on a tree when were down at Griffin Park in Los Angeles. I take the kids down there now a then to go see the trains and have some fun for the day. As far as I can tell this looks like a Liquid Amber but my tree judgment is horrible at best.
It is either a disease or some very bad pruning that has caused this poor tree to look like this.
These Wooden Shelves I made for my daughters porcelain Dolls. I wanted something sturdy and nice to look at. I did contemplate on painting it but decided to keep the bare so that the poplar is visible. The joint that keeps them together is simple Bud joints and 3 counter sink screws. I did consider the pocket holes but these counter sink screws work just fine, they are facing the wall anyhow. The rack it self is mounted in the wall with screws, one goes into a stud and on in the drywall with a plug. The second one is some support but more of a leveling screw.
I just finish it with a teak oil and only one coat at that. The plugs that cover the screw holes is walnut and gives it some character. It not glued in but just hand pressed.
All and all it does not look to bad for my first attempted at Wooden Shelves.
I have one big hand plane and wanted some more hand planes to complement my tool collection. To my rude awakening the planes was pretty expensive, so the Hand Plane Restoration direction is a more affordable way to go. We have a local swap meat market that one of my friends go to very often. I asked him to keep an eye out for any old plane that might surface at the market. He called me with some good news, he stumbled upon some old planes and
I asked him to get it for me. the total cost $135 got them all, now the process of restoration. I need to do a bit more research but in the mean while I will just get rid of all the rust and gunk that build up on these over the years.
I sure there are some article or methods out there that will assist with the process. Once I figured it all out I will post a update on this. In the mean time I will try to locate some new handle for the planes. Also need to replace some of the blades on a few of them. But all and all i think this still a cheaper way that purchasing something new.
My summer project…….Make an End Grain Cutting Board by The Wood Whisperer
Marc made this and it seems fairly simple to make (if you know what you are doing). He has multiple “I can do this project” and more advances project that ill attempt at a later stage
The Farmhouse bed I build for my eldest was my biggest undertaking so far. It very similar in style that the one Ana White build but I made a few changes to the bed. The double trim at the cap of the headboard and the foot-board was just a bit much and I only used one cap.
The headboard and foot-board has no metal fasteners (screws), I just used biscuits and glue. I think this would be plenty strong enough for this application. I used a lot of clamps and the Jet clamps are awesome, pricey but awesome.Time will only tell if this hold up. The base is attached to the headboard and foot-board with 4 beefy bolts. This allows me to keep the bed modular and once the 4 bolts is remove the bed is broken down in to 3 pieces that can be moved easily.
I used a combination of Douglass-fer and pine wood that got a dark-walnut sealer applied to give it some color. He loves his bed and it didn’t break the bank.
Kreg Toolboxx KTC5750 Toolbox Master Collection is a awesome deal aseptically if you shop around on Black Friday. The kit comes with a lot of items including screws, drill bit and drivers.
So far I only used the regular pocket hole jig and it is fairly easy to use and I will have to do more projects to determine the true value of this system. I personally prefer only to use wood joints and glue, but I see the value when you have to build cabinets and other items that need to go together quickly
Technical Details for all the items:
The Kreg Jig K3 features convenient front-side clamping.
Kreg Jig HD Utilizes #14 industrial-quality, heavy-duty, hardened-steel screws, which provide incredible shear resistance as well as 3 anti-corrosion layers for incredible long-term moisture resistance.
Kreg Micro Pocket Drill Guide attaches to the Kreg Jig K3, and features 25% smaller holes, which lets you drill two holes across extremely narrow stock, down to 1” wide.
New Toolbox features 3” of additional height and deep ribs for durability.
Toolbox top swings completely out of the way for easy access to the interior.
Clear top window allows you to see contents of upper shelf.
Dust collection adapter included for dust-free drilling.
All appropriate drill bits and driver bits are included with the jigs.
Right Angle Clamp included for joining right angle case goods etc..
Kreg Face Clamp holds frame parts flush for joining face frames.
Includes 1000+ pocket hole screws, including 30 Kreg Jig HD screws for joining thick 2x stock and outdoor projects.
Unique Screw Selector Wheel allows you to find the right screw every time.
Includes Trim Carpentry DVD.
Box Content
(1) K3 Kreg Jig®
(1) Face Clamp
(1) Portable Base
(1) Dust Collection
(1) Kreg Jig® Support Stop
(1) Kreg Jig® Mini
(1) Kreg Jig® HD
(30) Kreg Jig® HD Screws
(1) Micro-Pocket Drill Guide
(1) Right Angle Clamp
(1) Screw Selector Wheel
(1) Trim Carpentry DVD
(1000+) Kreg Screws
All necessary drill bits and driver bits for the jigs
I was looking around on youtube for some woodworking educational videos and stumbled upon this woodworking 1940s video. It is very interesting to see how stuff was done back in the day. I specially like the narration of this video, it something that is not found in todays narrations any more. I also notice there was some power tools back then, so even thou is sound like it was a lifetime ago it really wasn’t. One day I was in a”The taste of Texas” a restaurant in Houston Taxes. They had some old tools on display and varies other items from back in the day. there is a couple of hand saws on display and they look so awesome. I could not imagine myself that tools like that was use and lumber was cut by hand, I quests its a paradigm change since electrisity flow freely to day and the most hobbyist has some form of electrical tools in their shops.