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[IMG_0041.jpeg] WIth a laser in my tool box, I've begun experimenting with cutting veneers for assembling decorative panels. The project post for ...

Had to work out some the functions on this build her: 1) A secure verticle post. 2) A bar with a stop block 3) A indexing system 4) A locking syste...

I did a open segment back in the spring for a swap and had some difficulties getting all of those little pieces glued together. So, this has been o...

This is where I made a few adjustments to the plans. The plans called for a 1-1/2" steel pipe (no luck sourcing anything local) I did have a few ...

Edit: this was originally pointed to the defunked wkfinetools website. I’ve updated to point to my site. Making an infill plane has been on my list...

Removed the clamps and everything looked good, had to scrap some glue excess off. The first thing up was to cut the curves at the top and bottom o...

Received the Acme Threads for this project. I did not want to drill any holes until I had them in hand to measure for the clearance needed. I set ...

I saw a plan for a High Vise, which looked sturdy and it raises the work up to be seen better and no bending over. This is out of "Shop Notes" Vol ...

I decided to shape the Jaws on this while waiting for the order to arrive. THe Jaws consist of two sets, one is smoth which I will attach some leat...

Except not "finished."  I should say, it's functional. I did the test lacing with the chair on the floor.  That was a bit hard on my back.  I got ...

I normally don't post my articles here on Craftisian, but this is my favorite one so far on how I make Marquetry. The publisher for this magazine i...

I had to think the process through, since I wanted to use the drill press, the wrong way would have meant drilling by hand, and I may have drifted....