Scratch Shave using CA Glue Finish

This is actually a total failure of a tool. Nicely made, but worthless. I post this just to show a few methods of tool making.

The shave here is just an example on a couple of finishing methods. Mostly using CA glue. CA is used by pen makers and few of them have any complaints.

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June 11th, 2008 | Category: Hand Tools, Recipes, Tool Making, Tutorials, Woodworking | 3 comments

Setting Japanese Chisel Hoops

Chisel comes with the hoop on, but not right. It is on tight, first I need to take it off.

Lots of ways you could take it off, I am using a big hammer, a wooden wedge, and a socket wrench socket a bit smaller than the ring. The socket is held in […]

May 28th, 2008 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Tutorials, Woodworking | 6 comments

Pecan Wood Marking Gauge

This tool was predominately inspired by two threads, This one by jgourlay and this one about bling.

The challenge that I set to myself after the thread on bling, was to try to make a tool, that was lovely and compelling, that was composed of one wood only, no ornamentation without function, and […]

May 23rd, 2008 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Tutorials, Woodworking | 3 comments
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