At least one that looks better than this? I think I can build something a little bit better than that plastic blister pack... Maybe take a plan from Paul Sellers Masterclasses, and build a case? and.. Will have to change a couple sizes...
Last Post By: steven c newman Yesterday, 12:48 PMI just ordered a dozen pencil sharpeners for 12$ from Amazon. These should last me through the small project I have on the back burner.:D
Last Post By: Jim Koepke Today, 12:08 AMWell, I made the mistake of having my leaf blower repaired two years ago and it will not start this season, OH well. Note to self don't repair these things. Anybody use battery operated leaf blowers and how do you like them? Thanks. Brian
Last Post By: Edward Weber Yesterday, 11:26 AMI have needed a long measuring tool that is rigid for checking square on doors (measuring the diagonals). I bought this a bit reluctantly because it is in three pieces and I don’t normally trust rulers that come apart. This is dead-on accurate and the joints where it comes together are precision...
Last Post By: Andrew Hughes Yesterday, 7:39 PMAt my lake house I have an outbuilding of sorts (we call it the cabana) where one side is completely open with a great view of the water front. I want to screen in this side of the building to keep the bugs out this summer. I plan on building a series of simple screen panels with poplar frames...
Last Post By: John TenEyck Yesterday, 1:35 PMSure - why not? (Votes: 9)
Never. If I needed something, I'd buy or rent it. (Votes: 10)
Maybe. Depends on the person and the tool. (Votes: 52)
This makes sense. Cash business. Years ago they built a huge low budget hotel here in the most out of the loop place. Never saw any cars there to speak
Larry Edgerton Today, 9:13 AMGreat Job Mr. Koepke! Those planes are Dandies!
Maurice Mcmurry Today, 9:08 AMLooks to me like the blades are just backed out a few mm.
Luke Dupont Today, 8:46 AMVery, very true!
There's often a lot to be learned in challenging collective wisdom, even if it may be right a majority of the time.
You could build a nice table and give it a top of Trex or similar. Not high style but you can still have fun with joinery and it will outlive you.
Tom Bender Today, 8:12 AM
Those proud of their workshops, please post pics!
Thread Starter: Matt LauI'll finally be non-nomadic, and I'd like to finally build up a workshop. Before I get started, I'd love to get ideas. I'd love to see how you do things, and how you do things differently with all the disciplines here: tuners, neanders, power tool users, festoolies, etc. For those of you who...
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