Tag Archives: handtools
Another tool holder
I made this wall mount that also lifts off the wall to be a stand for my kumiko cutting blocks for when I’m using them. It’s nice to have them seen and also out of the way.
Another tool holder
I made another wall mounted tool holder to declutter my bench. This one holds my @leevalleytools Veritas bar gauge set and my beam compass with all their related extension rods and different tips. This took a while for me … Continue reading
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Tagged beam compass, handtools, Lee valley, tools, trammel, veritas, woodworking
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Wing Chun Dummy
I’ve finished the first full sized dummy since the last pine mock up short version. Solid ash, the main trunk is 80lb without any arms or leg. It has a wall mount and the bottom has a 4×4” hole to … Continue reading
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Tagged handtools, martial arts, Ottawa, wing chun, wingchun, woodworking
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Lee Valley Veritas 32 Cabinet making system
Well that was interesting. I’m playing with a @leevalleytools Veritas 32mm cabinet system jig to drill shelf holes in a shop cabinet I’m building. It works well but I find I’m getting chips in the melamine when drilling holes. Maybe … Continue reading
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Tagged cabinets, handtools, Lee valley, system 32, tools, veritas, woodworking
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Made in China
Wow, gotta hand it to made in China tools sometimes. The quality of this cabinet hardware drill position jig is pretty great (knock off of the True Position tool). I thought the joints would be loose and the paint markings … Continue reading
Marketplace find, old tools
Today I lucked out on a local Marketplace find for an old tool lot for $25. I spotted in the picture one of the planes was a Stanley Bedrock 605. Can’t wait to restore it along with the Bailey #3 … Continue reading
Progress on wingchun dummy arms
21 arms, 3 per dummy on the way.
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Tagged handtools, lathe, wing chun, wingchun, woodturning, woodworking
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7 completed wingchun dummy legs.
For each leg I look forward to doing 3 arms. Lots of work go into making these things, I need a new college fund idea.
York 100 Bullet Vise
I picked up this York 100 Bullet vise used locally for $40. I’ll have to pretty it up and post some after shots. Still looking for a Wilton Bullet vise but they’re not common in Canada.
Back to Basics
I think I’m done with mechanical pencils on wood. I used to love the 0.5-0.7mm always sharp point but they just break all the time. This Carl Angel-5 sharpener should give me what I need. Plus mechanical pencils won’t work … Continue reading