Tag Archives: Shop Stuff

A Necessary Upgrade

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 …

Circles and Jigs

My latest project calls for a wood circle bigger than I can turn on my lathe. You can get close with a bandsaw, but I wanted a true circle, and I’m not quite that good yet. Time to make a quick jig. The first step was setting up the belt sander, making sure the belt …