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Shop Update 2016

Posted by on Nov 17, 2016 in Shop | Comments Off on Shop Update 2016
It’s November, and that means another blog anniversary is in the offing.  Time for an update on the shop. The main work area is the most changed from last year.  Near left, you can see the WorkSharp 3000 sharpening system I’m...
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Compact Work Bench build

Compact Work Bench build

Posted by on Nov 12, 2016 in Projects, Shop | Comments Off on Compact Work Bench build
The compact work bench was conceived and designed as a simple, functional project to fill a need.  As such, it’s made of very inexpensive materials,  MDF and dimensional lumber, and designed to go together quickly with a minimum of...
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Compact Work Bench, design

Compact Work Bench, design

Posted by on Nov 3, 2016 in Projects, Shop | Comments Off on Compact Work Bench, design
The oldest thing in my shop, aside from me, is this table: My father and I built this in the early 1990s, when I was just getting into woodworking and still had very little idea how things were done.  It’s made of dimensional lumber...
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Flip-Top Tool Stand

Flip-Top Tool Stand

Posted by on Oct 22, 2016 in Projects, Shop | Comments Off on Flip-Top Tool Stand
This project is part of the solution to a relatively new shop problem. I have a back work table in my shop that measures 48″ x 30″, but is effectively about half that size because part of it is now the permanent home of my...
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Cherry and Walnut Night Stand, completion

Cherry and Walnut Night Stand, comp...

Posted by on Sep 30, 2016 in Cherry Bedroom Set, Projects | Comments Off on Cherry and Walnut Night Stand, completion
Three coats of Arm-R-Seal got wiped onto each of my subassemblies, and I gave it some extra time to cure.  Then there were just a few more things to do. First, I mounted the cases on their bases.  The corner blocks I’d inserted gave...
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Cherry and Walnut Night Stand, part 3

Cherry and Walnut Night Stand, part...

Posted by on Sep 27, 2016 in Cherry Bedroom Set, Projects | Comments Off on Cherry and Walnut Night Stand, part 3
Drawers The next step in construction of these night stands was the drawers.  Since I dovetailed the dresser, I pretty much had to dovetail the night stand drawers too.  I toyed with the idea of using standard lock rabbet joints at the...
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