Vacuum Clamps from vac-clamp.com Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv)
Filed under: Manufactures and Suppliers, Podcast, Tools | Tagged: V Clamp, Vac Clmp, Vacuum | 1 Comment »
SSYTC19 Linseed Oil Experiment
Posted on February 15, 2010 by Stuart
I was looking through some files taken off one of the cameras, and found this video shot as part of the Linseed Oil Experiment. Better late than never. Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4), Flash Video (.flv)
Filed under: Finishing, Podcast, Safety | Tagged: Linseed Oil, SSYTC | 1 Comment »
PS Tools Mini Lathe
Posted on February 15, 2010 by Stuart
The PS Tools Variable Speed Mini Lathe, from Pop’s Shed doesn’t make for too bad a starting point for a new turner, both with the convenience of variable speed, as well as the accessories that Pop’s Shed bundle with it. The price is $695 (including around $100 worth of chisels, a $75 keyless Jacob’s Chuck, [...]
Filed under: Manufactures and Suppliers, Tools | Tagged: Jet, Lathe, Mini, Pen, Pop's Shed, PS Tools, Variable Speed, VS | 4 Comments »
Pre-separator
Posted on February 14, 2010 by Stuart
I’ve been giving some consideration to the pre-separator I was using in the 4″ system before the TruPro Dust Collector. The original was too large for a small workshop, so I decided to cut it down. Thought it would be easy enough to remove the base, cut off some height and reattach the base. Doing [...]
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Design Matters
Posted on February 14, 2010 by Stuart
If you are interested in learning more about classic designs in woodworking, then this recently started blog by George Walker, a regular writer for Popular Woodworking Magazine, and host of a series of instructional DVDs for Lie-Nielsen Toolworks is a collection of interesting design concepts, and written in a very readable style. Often starting with an [...]
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Calibration
Posted on February 13, 2010 by Stuart
For some operations on the Torque Workcentre, such as surfacing, you want the shaft of the router (and therefore the bit) to be perfectly perpendicular to the working surface of the workbench. You can certainly achieve this by trial and error, but I prefer a less empirical approach, and thought that the way that you [...]
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Downdraft Table
Posted on February 12, 2010 by Stuart
Ever increasing the overall versatility of the Torque Workcentre, I’ve been working on the idea of having a sanding section (still with the fundamental requirement that any addition is not to have any adverse impact on the performance of the Torque Workcentre itself.) Creating a downdraft section was surprisingly easy, with a matrix of small [...]
Filed under: Mod, Tools | Tagged: Collection, Downdraft, Dust, Table, Torque, TWC | 2 Comments »
The Great Flood
Posted on February 11, 2010 by Stuart
The sudden rains today caught Melbourne a good one, so heavy that some streets filled with water to the extent people could (and were) actually have a swim (though why you’d want to….!) It poured down our way as well, and I found at one point that the rubber flooring wasn’t actually sitting on the [...]
Filed under: Shed | Tagged: Flood, ShopVac, Water, Wet & Dry | 3 Comments »
More Spammers
Posted on February 11, 2010 by Stuart
Spammers are trying (and failing) with a new approach to get their links on the site. Completely over-the-top, disproportionate complements. Just don’t get spammers – are their IQs so low that they think these approaches will work? You made a superb position with what you stated. A great number of people have to read your [...]
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55 Great Sites for Woodworkers
Posted on February 11, 2010 by Stuart
Construction Management Schools has included Stu’s Shed in its list of 55 Great Sites for Woodworkers. Some interesting sites included in the list – worth checking out.
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Great Pens of Fire!
Posted on February 10, 2010 by Stuart
A few months ago, Rockler released a new set of laser-cut pen blank kits which I mentioned here. I was fortunate to be able to get hold of one, and I’ve been waiting for a chance to actually try the kit out. There are lots of small parts, and plenty of assembly required before turning [...]
Filed under: Techniques | Tagged: Flame, Lathe, Pen, Rockler, Sierra | 3 Comments »
Festool Stack
Posted on February 9, 2010 by Stuart
While making a decision about which Festool sander would be the best for me, I’ve been lucky enough to be able to try each out and give you a bit of an insight into my decision process. Ideal Tools sent over this interesting stack, which also includes the wheeled base I needed for my rapidly [...]
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