Miter Shooting Board
This is where this jig, when properly dialed in, can help obtain perfect joints. Using a miter shooting board can be the jig, when properly tuned will do miracles
Dust Collector bucket liner
Collecting dust is pretty important to me and then disposing it easily afterwords. This is a DIY solution to keep the liner down when empty.
New Books - New Ideas
Yes hardcopy books still exist and consume a few. These do contain a whole lot of information and not all needs to be digital !
Bandsaw maintenance and R&D Bandsaw blades
Some maintenance was due on the bandsaw and one of the best time to do it is while changing the blade, which is now sources from R&D Bandsaw. Does not take much more time as you need to adjust the guides anyway.
New Products
Some new products got out of the shop with some fun making them.
Village d'Antan in Drummondville
A visit to Village d’antan de Drummondville permitted to see many new old woodworking related items that are nice to see
Battery powered portable tools
There are a few choices in the cordless platform to choose from, just not limited to the shop, but is was a start. It since expanded to tools outside the Woodworking shop, all using the same battery platform.
Peek in cutting board making
Taking a peek on how items are made in the shop, can be a fun thing to watch
New cutting/serving boards and inspiration
New models of cutting boards fresh off the press, with the use of new woods, all natural colours. Make a very nice colour contrast, specially when finished
Dust Control - Dust Mask
Dust control is pretty important in our shop. Yes capture it closer to the source but having an extra layer closer to the face, is necessary to be safe.
Wall Tool Cabinet - Plane Storage
Having options in the hand plane till in the hanging tool cabinet is a must. Plan for what you have and allow so flexibility to grow
Tool Cabinet - Hardware
The next step for the tool cabinet was selecting the hardware. Yes I know that normally you select this before you do the project but the choice was already pretty much done (from plan) and the dimensions were pretty much set
Latest tool addition - portable table saw
After 5 years, a table saw has seen it's way back into the shop.
Various tools cabinet
This is part of my shop organisation series to store some small tools. It is used in mainly the hand tool section of the shop
Wall Tool Cabinet - Doors and structure
Wall tool cabinet are vey nice to store tools away from dust, but is needs to be able to change with time. Having that option and having options are something being considered. Door and carcase construction are on the topic of this post
Summer woodworking in vacation
Vacation can also be a good occasion to visit places that have some woodworking relation.
Projects with Logs
Tree logs can be a source of lumber. Some criterias to be carefull but it can be a source for projects in your shop
Band Saw Blade Replacement
I was due to replenish my band saw blades from the last purchase I made. Options are on the table to get proper blade and maybe save a few dollars
Wall Tool Cabinet - Carcase Redo
Wall tool cabinet are vey nice to store tools away from dust, but is needs to be able to change with time. Having that option and having options are something being considered. Carcase construction are on the topic of this post
Power Tools - Router
Router can be a work force in the shop, being pretty versatile and accomplish many operations. They are noisy and can produce much dust, but still usefull in my mind