I’ve added a new table top to the new Drill Press. This top is made by Woodpecker and provides a solid fence and T-Tracks for hold downs, stops, and miscellaneous other jigs. It also expands the width of the original table by about 4 inches and the depth by a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Tools
Power Wagon! New tool has been added.
We got a new tool for yard work today. It’s a Power Wagon from DR Power, in Vergennes, VT. Essentially it’s a powered wheel barrow, but much more stable due to its two large knobby wheels in front and its weighted frame (it weighs 330 lbs unloaded). Its powered by … Continue reading
Drill Press Replaced!
As part of our move to NC, I decided to sell my old Drill Press and replace it with a new one. My old Drill Press was, literally, an antique. I purchased it in 1982 and it served me well for 30 years. It was a solid, American made, with … Continue reading
Crane Hoist added to Tool inventory!
A new tool has been added to the TWStud Workshop! I’ve added a Crane Hoist rated for 1000lbs. The height of the Crane is adjustable from 7 1/2 feet to almost 12 feet in 3 1/2″ increments. The Crane is supported by 4 steel casters and can be positioned easily … Continue reading
How to assemble a big ass piece of equipment by yourself
When assembling a big piece of equipment, like a Crane Hoist that weighs about 300 lbs and is over 8 feet tall and long, it helps if you either have 3 other guys to help you or you already have a Crane Hoist to help you lift and hold the … Continue reading