Blog Series

Chevalet

6 entries

Part 4: Stand(ard)

I started building a chevalet. I want to thank Paul (aka shipwright) and Mike for their help. Downloaded the Sketch up drawing made by Paul. Yester...

Part 5: Storage

Today I ordered some saw blades for the chevalet and also found a place for storage. Thanks for watching.

Part 6: Saw blades

Today I got some different (jigsaw) saw blades. But the intarsia pattern isn’t yet there. Therefore, you have to be patient about my experiences wi...

Wooden Spoon Challenge #2

Part 1: How to make a wooden spoon

First off… I’m not a creative writer, I’m just going to put that out there. Debbie has asked me to put together a tutorial on how I create a wooden...

WoodworkingWeb Awards - Bits & Pieces

Part 1: Announcement

Theme: Bits & Pieces Show us your creations using those meticulously cut “bits and pieces” of wood and your marquetry and/or intarsia technique...

Part 2: And the Winners Are ...

Our 7th WoodworkingWeb awards are over and we ended up with 5 entries. I would like to thank you all who participated by submitting entries or voti...

Cross Cut Sled

Part 1: Cut and stock

Well I am finally going to build a cross cut sled. I have rounded up the hardware, made a dertimination of size, and glued runners to a piece of fl...

Part 2: Carcass assembly

With returning to town from the summer camping experience the wifey is asking me to get at the coffees (2), table build. I have had the birch racke...

Hydraulic crane (T and J)

4 entries

Part 2: Hydraulic cylinder

Last week I made two hydraulic cylinders. The cylinders should be able to hold the crane boom in position. Therefor I additional made a “clamping” ...

Part 3: Threaded shaft

Below pictures from the threaded shaft. Maybe, when you like it, I will make a blog about how it’s made. Thanks for watching.

Part 4: Threaded shaft explained

Yesterday I posted pictures (first two) from the threaded shaft. In this blog you can see how it’s made. Thanks for watching

Wheels

6 entries

Part 4: Tyre

The wheels were split and again glued together. I love woodworking. First destroy and then reassemble. Below the process Thanks for watching

Part 5: Rims part 1

Today I started making the rims. See pictures below, Next time more. Thanks for watching

Part 6: Rims part 2

Below pictures of making the “circle” parts for the rims. Also pictures from how the nuts are made. Thanks for watching

logging trailer

Part 1: homemade logging trailer build

Im starting this blog for my trailer project. I decided to do a trailer build to save wear and tear on my truck box. Ive searched the internet for ...

Part 2: getting started

Part 1 was a general intro. Now i will talk a little bit about my progress so far. I started obviously by choosing a trailer. This being a low budg...

Part 3: tear down progress

So Got a chance to rip into today. Got metal floor off and keeping it off. Could only register this trailer for 9,999 lbs. The metal floor and the ...

Building Some Chevalets, a Class Action

Part 6: Slow Progress ..... but progress none the less

When I left off last time I said that the “furniture” was done. That wasn’t quite true and it took quite a while to finish the job. Because I will ...

Part 7: Saw Frames, Clamp Springs, and Height Adjustability

Just a bunch of photos from the last few days to bring the project up to date. When I left off I was about to make the saw frames and the clamp spr...

Part 8: More To It Than Just Pretty Chevalets

When I last posted in this blog, I had almost finished the chevys and was feeling about ready for the classes to begin. Well ……. that may have been...

$100 Favorite Technique Challenge

Part 1: Announcement

Marquetry, wood carving, scroll sawing or …? Your choice. Post a blog entry about your favorite technique for a chance to win $100. Include techniq...

Part 2: And the Winner Is ...

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Favorite Technique Challenge. You can see the entries here. And the winner of the random draw is: Cin...

carving space and homemade setup

Part 1: carving space intro

So ive been looking online to find a good set up for chainsaw carving area. Ive had no luck so im going to get creative and share anything i come u...

Part 2: homemade log carving equipment

Started the day making the upright log holder. The blocks move and straps hold the log against block so when im carving the log dont turn and tip. ...