Craftisian Blogs

As I mentioned earlier, given the desired cart height and the max height of the shelf (dictated by the tallest tool), I was concerned that the late...

While I was working out the details for how to mount the casters, I spent some time finishing up the rotating platform.  I made the fixed and slidi...

With the CNC cart completed, I could get back to working on the flip cart.  I had purposely delayed work on it because I was struggling with part o...

I am happy to invite you all to our brand new Craftisian Build Plan Marketplalce - and perhaps do some last minute gift shopping that would also su...

I forgot to mention it, but the previous day, one step I did is make sure I had enough veneer tape on the roses.  Sometimes I go too short and they...

Help with my Makita 4" Belt Sander issue please!    I don't use my old Makita 4" Belt Sander all that much these days but needed to us it last wee...

The Tavern where I did some previous work,  wanted to make their wine cooler look a little more built in. Here it is. [20230130_092424.jpg] [20230...

I’d a small drum sander similar to this Carbatec one but 1/3 the size for small toy making parts. Space in my shed is extremely limited! I could ...

Rusty Ole Puzzle Box  [rsz_rusty.jpg] Geo-Position Locking System Hey Guys, I just love boxes, all sorts and sizes, and how awesome it is that s...

You have a big pile of multi-colored triangles, and a roll of blue tape.  This part can go real fast, but mistakes here cost you later.  Take one...

Now you've got some nice circles, lined up well but covered in blue tape.  Flip them over so the tape side is down.  This is your 'show' side that ...

A 16 point rose is 8 pieces each of two contrasting colors.  (And 360/16 = 22.5 degree angles) You start with a whole lot of straight lines.  In t...