Monthly Archives: December 2013

Love Hand Planes

One of the processes of wood working I really like is the art of taking a plane and using it to create a smooth and square surface.  There’s something very satisfying to watching that shaving of wood exit the planes … Continue reading

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2 x 4 x 8′ Challenge; December 2013 Sin City Woodworkers

I’ve been wanting to blog about this project since starting it several months ago but since the challenge was judged by the members of the Sin City Woodworkers group anonymously had to hold back on that.  We had our annual … Continue reading

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Dyed Box is in the Mail!

You may recall the beginnings of this project, a lady found my Etsy store and requested a custom box that was black and made of wood.  The size she requested was 5″ wide by 7″ tall and 11″ long.  Here’s … Continue reading

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Dyed Black Box — Built in Dust Check

You may recall this photograph from a previous blog where I explained how to make a built in dust check.  To re-cap that,  a dado was cut inside of the box where the lid will separate.  The thickness of the … Continue reading

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Dyed Plywood Box Assembled in Spite of Cold Shop!

You’re right, that looks more like a kitchen than a woodshop!  It’s been pretty cold here in Las Vegas as it has been through-out our country this week.  It hasn’t risen much above the low 40’s even with my portable … Continue reading

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Dyed Plywood Box — Cutting the Sides

The last custom order I received from my Etsy store was one that involved primarily hand tool work.   The only power tools on it was preparing the rough stock for the dovetail joinery.  This latest order is almost a … Continue reading

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