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Why so hard, Instagram?

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:June 8, 2019
  • Post category:General
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Instagram seems like a good site to share images, but why, oh why, do they make it so hard to post images from anything other than a phone? I see…

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Digital Calipers for Woodworkers

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:December 10, 2018
  • Post category:General/Reviews
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I've used digital calipers in the shop for a while because they are easy to use and are more than accurate enough for woodworking. The only thing that could make…

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What Does That Treadmill Motor Coil Do?

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:May 6, 2017
  • Post category:DIY Tools/General/Projects/Repairs/Workshop
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I made a video that discusses the coil that is present in the circuit for treadmill motors. I perform some tests to demonstrate the behavior of the motor with the…

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Variable Speed Treadmill Motor Electrical Conversion

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:April 5, 2017
  • Post category:DIY Tools/General/Projects/Repairs/Workshop
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I made this video to show how I salvaged the motor and speed control from a used treadmill. With a small modification, I was able to simplify the electronics for…

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Tips for De-Hoarding

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:March 31, 2017
  • Post category:General/Projects/Workshop
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The label "Hoarder" isn't usually something that most of us want to admit about ourselves, but I bet I'm not the only maker who has an issue with "stuff" accumulating…

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DIY Skinny Awl

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:November 4, 2016
  • Post category:DIY Tools/General/Projects/WoodTurning
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I made this 1/8" awl using some O1 steel that I purchased, a short piece of copper pipe, and a scrap piece of hickory. I turned a tapered handle, formed…

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Building a Wall Hanging Award Shelf

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:March 14, 2016
  • Post category:General/Projects/WoodTurning/WoodWorking
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My son has been accumulating awards from academic and sports activities and needed a place to display them. I built a wall hanging award shelf from a red oak board…

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Step Drilling with Forstner Bits: Quick Tip

  • Post author:Barry
  • Post published:March 5, 2016
  • Post category:General/Projects/WoodWorking
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This is just a quick tip that I wanted to share with you to help you when you need to drill a hole with a large diameter forstner bit. If…

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