I recently got the DeWalt 735 thickness planer. One of the accessories I wanted with it was a digital readout. I ended up getting the Wixey WR510 based on the excellent reviews and easy compatibility with my new planer. In this episode, I’ll show you how to install your Wixey digital gauge to your DeWalt […]
When I moved into my house, the previous owner left some scrap oak in the garage. I held onto it for quite a while, not knowing what I was going to make. Eventually, a project came up. I needed a side table next to my sofa. I wanted a simple table with shaker style legs. […]
Here’s a simple shelf sitter featuring the name of my favorite character from HBO’s A Game Of Thrones. This was designed in Inkscape and cut on my scroll saw using a #3 scroll reverse blade. Made from 3/4″ poplar I got at the home center and clear coated with a clear acrylic spray. You can […]
I had a bunch of mason’s twine that I used laying out my garden this year. Unfortunately, the twine was on a cheap cardboard tube. When I re-wound the twine onto the cardboard spool, it didn’t stay where I wanted. I thought I’d wrap it onto a dowel instead. Wouldn’t you know it, I was […]
I was able to get on the lathe this weekend. I had a couple of chunks of mystery wood my dad gave me, so I thought I’d try turning a couple of things. Unfortunately, my turning setup isn’t very good yet. I basically have the lathe, some turning tools, and a jacob’s chuck. So I’m […]
