One of the great things about wood turning projects, is they don’t take a lot of setup. All you need is a blank and a way to mount it on the lathe, and you’re good to go. I was waiting on a delivery this weekend, and figured a quick turning project was a good way …
Month: June 2020
When I found this button press in a local junk shop, I didn’t know exactly what it was used for. I don’t think even knew it was called a button press. It did look like it might be useful. From looking up the Handy Button Machine Company, I found out it’s used with a set …
I’d love to have enough room for different work areas in my shop. As it is, the shop is too small for more than one workbench. I prefer the bench top to be clear, so mounting a metal working vise wasn’t an option. I still need a metal vise from time to time, so here’s …
Dang it’s hot outside… While building my shop, I framed an opening for a little window unit I’ve had for a few years. I never got around to installing it, though. Until today, that is. I’ll still open up the big double doors when needed. My shop is just too small to keep all the …
I didn’t get a lot of shop time this past weekend. I did get some new lights installed in our garage and my wife’s craft room. I was able to multi-task a little, though. My dad made a set of these poplar stools from the left-overs from shutters he made for his house. My wife, …