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So, first thing to do is chisel the slot in the right chop. [20230826_100040.jpg] And that's about all that's needed for a working vise. [20230826_...

Shamelessly copying bits from Eric's high vise, I decided to build something reasonably similar.  I'm planning on building 2, this mini one that si...

I’ve been asked to make this piece of walnut a 3 legged side table 24” tall. I have an idea of how I’d attach the legs but looking for alternativ...

Back at it this evening finally, other stuff to be done around the house and errands. I did a little sanding on the interior pieces and glued up t...

I’ve accumulated a few cans of One Shot Lettering Enamel for use on various projects, plus I have the fine brushes I use with it that I want to kee...

I have a bunch of dovetail templates marked out for spacing the DTs on various sizes cases, plus my 1:4 dovetail marker and my tiny square I use wh...

NOTE: I have no idea where the pics went…. Gotta make more of this F-style clamp rack.[Image] [Image] More will be added as I go. [Image] [Ima...

Almost done, I swear! With only legs, the box looks bottom heavy. A few passes on the router table will make some trim to fix this. [IMG_0033.jp...

  I made this router lift over ten years ago. It started out in an old Craftsman Table saw. [Image] [Image] [Image] It then went into the top of th...

[IMG_8736.jpeg] Had a section of rough 4/4 cherry that had been kicking around for a while so I could see the color it would take on once the woo...

[IMG_8742.jpeg] With the box glue-up dry, time to create the lid by sawing open the box. I installed a thin kerf rip blade and set the cut depth ...

I will back up a bit to start. This is what the bottom of the post looks like.I will be able to lock it in place to the layout line. [20230815_192...