It’s Father’s Day today. Right now, I’m at my dad’s house in Michigan, sitting at the base of a massive tree I climbed when I was a kid. The weather is perfect; a gentle breeze, no humidity, and full sun. In a few hours, kids wi…
Read moreIt’s been a couple of years since my last shop tour video. And, of course, stuff has changed sine then. Hopefully, you can get some inspiration or information out of this video that helps you with your shop setup. → Hammer A3-41 article https://j…
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 moreEvery table saw should have these. If you own a table saw you will benefit from making a pair of these. Even if you don’t cut full sheets of plywood, these arms can be helpful when using larger table saw sleds. Click here for a free diagram of my…
Read moreBits and Bits is a long time partner of Jays Custom Creations. They create high quality router bits and offer them with competitive pricing. Check them out at bitsbits.com and use the code JAYBATES to save 10% at checkout. In the video, I mentioned I&#…
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