Category Archives: Woodworking
Blast Gate Improvement
It has been a year since I got started remodeling my shop. I haven’t exactly finished with what I had in mind, but then I think a guy’s shop is always under construction. I have completed the basics and have … Continue reading
Kitchen Cabinet Job #4: Strike a Pose…errr Arc.
Since the last update on this job, I have been working on the drawer fronts and doors. I decided to go with a simple frame and panel door with the panel being 1/4 in plywood. I would love to do … Continue reading
Kitchen Cabinet Job #3
Just a quick update on the kitchen cabinet job I’ve been working on. I actually haven’t spent a lot of time on them lately. I took some time off during Christmas and New Years, I’ve had to go work at … Continue reading
HVLP on the Cheap??
I mentioned in a post a couple of weeks ago about picking up an HVLP turbine unit at Harbor Freight. I picked the unit up for somewhere around $65 (normally $89.99 but had a 20% off coupon and I think … Continue reading
New Image Gallery
I’m just getting back to working on the kitchen cabinet job after the holidays. I have worked on them a little here and there, but mostly been spending time with the family. I have finished the drawer boxes and all … Continue reading
Kitchen Cabinet Job #2
It’s been about 2 weeks since I’ve posted anything, so here’s an update on my kitchen cabinet job. I have all the carcases built, stained and topcoated. They have been sitting and curing for about 2 days now and I … Continue reading
Kitchen Cabinet Job #1
So I finally got started on my grandmothers kitchen cabinets this week. We decided to go with pre-finished plywood skinned with 1/4 in oak ply and oak face frames. The drawer faces and door stiles/rails will be solid oak as … Continue reading
Osborne Excalibur EB-3 Miter Guide
All I can say is WoW! I received this via FedEx after ordering from Woodcraft on Black Friday. I have been looking at it for about 3 months or so, but I finally pulled the trigger. I honestly don’t know … Continue reading
New Table Saw Rails / Installation
Well, I said I needed 7 ft rails for my table saw and now I’ve got ‘em…I didn’t want an extra day for the freight company to deliver them, so I called, scheduled a pickup and drove about an hour … Continue reading
Outfeed Table
While I’m sitting here waiting on my 7 ft rails to come in for my table saw, I decided to go ahead and come up with some type of outfeed table today. I’m going to really need good outfeed support … Continue reading