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Infill Plane Testing
I was given the chance to test out an infill plane made by Wayne Jepson, Caledon, On. This is a really beautiful plane. Some of the shavings in the picture are on the heavy side for a smoother but I … Continue reading
Kitchen Cabinet Drawers
We had a cabinet that we piled out tupperware in and it avalanched whenever it was opened so I made some large deep drawers that pull out on soft close full extension slides. The drawers are made from 1/2″ thick … Continue reading
My new lathe is home
I swapped out a couple tools I wasn’t using and picked up this new (to me) lathe from a local seller. It’s a General 260-1 10 speed reeves drive woodturning lathe. It’s much better than my old one as it … Continue reading
Chest of drawers
I’ve finished the dresser at long last, it only took 3 years 🙂 The carcass is made of red oak plywood sides and back, then solid wood frame and everything else. It was supposed to be a baby change table … Continue reading
Up to my ass in God boxes
I get some weird requests, someone wanted me to make them a few God boxes. The idea I’m told is you write something confidential down (wish, thought, evil doin’ and put it in the slot. The box can never be … Continue reading
My new lathe stand
I’ve finished building a new stand for my lathe, the old one was metal, loud and vibrated too much. My Beaver 3400 lathe now sits on a solid ash stand with 3″ thick legs and has a mdf top to … Continue reading