I have a SketchUp model for this build with all of the measurements, but it’s always best to measure physical space when possible. This island has been done for a few months, and we’ve kept the top covered with a sheet of foam. All the meas…
Read moreIn March of this year, this website turned a decade old. And before writing this, I noticed there are 1,099 articles (posts) on this website. So much has changed on this website. I’m on my 4th or 5th major theme change and 4th hosting provider. I…
Read moreHalf lap joints are really fast and easy to make. They are also really strong due to the surface area of the wide face glue joint and the surrounding faces that prevent lateral racking. Make them even easier to create with a kerfmaker style stop block.
Read moreThe name makes this project sound more amazing than what it is. Essentially, this is an experiment project for me to dial in the process of a dovetailed half lap joint. I’ve got an idea to make a small production run of traditional woodworking wo…
Read moreWhen I moved to my current shop one of my goals was to increase sanding efficiency and capability. In doing so I picked up the Festool Rotex 150 and this Hammer HS950. The Hammer HS950 is a 99″ x 6″ floor-standing edge sander. The video cov…
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