For some reason, which totally escapes me (other than I’ve been pretty busy in the last two years…), I have failed to maintain ‘current’ events on this website. Well, the last few days I have had some time (while waiting for finish to cure on a very important woodworking project) … Continue reading
Category Archives: How Tos
Yet Another Method to make (almost) perfect Knife Hinge Mortises
I’m working on a Buffet/Sideboard cabinet for our kitchen at the House in the Woods and, because it has four side by side inset doors, have decided to use Knife Hinges to mount the doors. Knife Hinges are very discreet, barely visible and allow the two center doors to be … Continue reading
How to remove a dent in a piece of wood.
While working on the Bathroom Vanity for the Little House in the Village (LHV), I managed to tighten a clamp just a little too much and put a nasty dent in the front leg. Bummer! The “Good News Is”[1] that I learned how to take care of this kind of … Continue reading
How to add a Floor Mounted Receptable
With my Woodworking equipment now moved into the shop and positioned in their permanent locations, it’s time to add the 120V and 220V receptacles to the middle of the floor. I had planned to temporarily use extension cords, connected to the surrounding wall outlets until I was ‘settled in’, but … 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