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)
You need to think about the time and effort saved working on an efficient bench. The extra time put into the bench will be repaid with each project. Then
William Fretwell Today, 10:09 AMThe cars knocked over were most likely empties, not loaded.
Bruce Wrenn Today, 10:05 AMI have the Milwaukee Fuel one and its awesome. Not tiny, but tons of power and runtime. But I'm way invested in Milwaukee at this point...
James Jayko Today, 9:59 AMAnd even if the mouth is as wide as it appears, these are double-iron planes so the mouth matters much less than it does with a single iron.
Joshua Lucas Today, 9:58 AMI lowered the lathe(robust liberty) and sit on a rolling adjustable stool. I have limited hip swing options. Most movement is arm. Feet are on the floor.
Dave Fritz Today, 9:42 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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