Multi-Functional Divider

I love multifunctional tools. Sadly, most of them don’t really work very well. Here is one that is a real gem.

The bottom divider is unmodified. Works great, and it can hold a pencil. The top one is modified by having one point ground down. It will not measure quite as small a gap. […]

December 22nd, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Metalworking, Tool Making, Tools | 4 comments

Ornate Scratch Awl

This tool is the result of playing around. The tip is m2 hss tool steel, the hoops are stainless steel and the wood is mesquite. I call this tool, ‘Davros.’

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October 26th, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Tools | 2 comments

A Tribute to James Krenov

We will miss the great James Krenov. I am making a Krenov Style Plane as a bit of a remembrance.

I have had the basic shape cut out for a while, but now I am back to it. Here it is after the four basic cuts.

There are several styles of plane that stand […]

September 13th, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Tools | 5 comments

Making a Spill Rabbet Plane

I am designing a rabbet plane, that will also make spills as I work.

Spills are the nifty little spirals of wood. A rabbet of course is a plane that can cut right into the edge of a corner. My goal is to have a left and right handed spill rabbet with adjustable fences. […]

August 14th, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Tools | 7 comments

Making A Radius Cutter

I recently made a Radius Cutter/Scribe. I love it, it is perfect, I use is for all sorts of things now, including measurements. That said, I need another, the first one does not make a circle less than 2.25 inches across.

So far, here is what I have made:

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August 10th, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Tools | Leave a comment
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