DIY Welded Toolrest for Wood Lathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS7OtNoFc_Y I got tired of the limits of the toolrest that came with my mini lathe so I welded a larger one using some scrap hot rolled angle and steel…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS7OtNoFc_Y I got tired of the limits of the toolrest that came with my mini lathe so I welded a larger one using some scrap hot rolled angle and steel…
In this project, I challenge myself by turning a mallet using just a single tool, a skew chisel. It's a practical project to give myself some well-needed practice with the…
Vise Repair In this video, I show how I repaired my Rockler 7'' Quick Release Workbench Vise which was slipping. It turns out that it was not broken, but the…
This is my first attempt at woodturning a Christmas Ornament. The woods for the globe are maple and redheart. The finial is ebonized fir. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY-r3ZpdDTw For more info about the…
In this video, I show how I replaced a defective Pressure Switch on my Air Compressor. Since a direct replacement wasn't available, I used an "upgraded" model (#ad), which required…
In this video, I make a shoulder plane using maple and cherry. The blade is from Hock Tools. The final size is 3/4" wide, 2 5/8" high and about 10"…
https://youtu.be/Z2O1MtT-eek I have a recommendation for a lubricating oil for fans that may be a bit unconventional. I use Boeshield T-9, which is also great as a rust inhibitor. It…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f72adqC98g0 In this video, I make a handle and assemble the Carbide Roughing Gouge kit from Rockler. This is a roughing tool, so it removes material well, although it doesn't…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hewYmmes0-U In this video I make a Router Plane using pallet wood. Inspired by InTheWoodshop.com http://inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTools/BuildingaWoodenRouterPlane.html
In this video, I make a card scraper out of an old hand saw. The hand saw had missing teeth and could not be resharpened. http://youtu.be/uO7BYwQ0ibg