My husband did a bit of a trade and arranged to have some oak logs delivered :0).
Removing Crown and other Scrub Plane Tasks
In my previous post Do You Need a Scrub Plane? I pointed out the benefits of using a scrub plane on dirty wood before running it through any type of machinery. I still have a small pile of boards to clean up prior to dimensioning for the top of my Display Case workbench and thought… Continue reading Removing Crown and other Scrub Plane Tasks
Best Power Tools for Kids
We lived with my grandparents when I was little and I have many memories of helping Grandpa with various projects. One that stands out in my mind today was putting a vent in the peak of a shed. I know my older brother was with us, and I don’t remember who got sent up the… Continue reading Best Power Tools for Kids
Do You Need a Scrub Plane?
The short answer is: that depends on where you buy your wood.
How Old is the Display case?
This show case was manufactured between 1901 and 1926.
Display Case Restoration
I was given this display case a little over a week ago with the hope it would be useful out in the shop. We’re not sure the exact age on it, but it could be up to about 100 years old. It seems like you’re never “done” getting the shop set up and this beauty… Continue reading Display Case Restoration
Let the kids build
My son likes to come out to the shop with me and build things. Yesterday as I was trying to work on my display case/work bench project he came up with the idea to make a treasure chest. Wesley’s treasure chest. It’s always hard for me when the kids want to be in the shop.… Continue reading Let the kids build
Butcher Blocks
I had a bunch of stips left over from putting in floors this summer, what better way to use them up than to turn them into butcher blocks!
Spring Tool for Pesky Nails ;0)
If you're like me, putting in baseboards is one of those things that you think is going to be easy...then isn't quite that way when you try it.
Update on Molding Sander for Shopsmith
After using the molding sander for my Shopsmith a few times, I realized it needed a little tweaking. Part I here and Part II are here with my first attempt.
Girl with a Hand Plane 