Black Spider in the Workshop

This is one of my friends. Probably. OK, maybe. At least this girl is the enemy of my enemies, and I prefer to know exactly where a biting thing is than having biting things flying around me.

Bob

June 6th, 2012 | Category: Environment, Woodworking | 7 comments

Chip Breakers

An old video has resurfaced and now it has been subtitled. The magnificent Wilbur Pan, rides again!

This video has an odd enough history of impact. I have even heard it argued, in absence of the actual video, that it proved that chip breakers did not work.

There has been such a current of downplay […]

May 16th, 2012 | Category: Hand Tools, Woodworking | 9 comments

Tongue Plane

I have been needing a Tongue and Groove Plane Set. Not needing as in really wanting one. Needing as in there is no other good way to do what I need to do. Small changes in life require different tooling.

My car got hit. The insurance company insists there is no such thing as loss […]

May 13th, 2012 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Tools, Woodworking | 3 comments

Striking Saw

Here is one of my latest inventions, click on the images below for a closer look.

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May 4th, 2012 | Category: Hand Tools, Tools, Woodworking | 5 comments

Testing For Lead

In my pursuit of toolmaking, I don’t want others to come to harm. I use a lot of odd bits and bobs to make things with. Brass and bronze have a special appeal. The problem is that these items can be full of lead. Leaded brass is easy to work and polishes up with ease.

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April 30th, 2012 | Category: Chemistry, Environment, Hand Tools, Injustice, Metalworking, Tool Making, Tools, Toxins, Woodworking | 8 comments
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