Woodturning a Chisel Saver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrsL9zA6Pm0 If every woodworker had one of these, just imagine how many bench chisels would be saved! The project is mostly turning a handle. I did add some interest by…
DIY Marking Knife (upcycle)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnO58YBP60M I finally got around to making a marking knife. This is a pretty simple project, and I was able to upcycle materials that I had lying around. The handle…
Fixing a Slipping Tailstock on a Mini-Lathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WVhPo4xtec This video addresses a problem that affects many variants of this common woodturning mini-lathe. The problem is that the tailstock slips as you try to tighten the workpiece between…
Quick and Easy Pen Blank Drilling Jig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhX5tf0aLSA This is a quick project that I made to hold pen blanks while drilling them for woodturning. I wanted something that was quick and easy to use, but would…