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2 Ways to Instruct

2 Ways to Instruct

11 16 2015

If you think about it, there are two basic methods of sharing "how-to" information with others. One is teaching from the front of the class, or the "I am an expert in this and will be sharing my exper … read more
Sanding on the Lathe

Sanding on the Lathe

10 15 2015

Someone made a comment to me recently that inspired this post: He said that "A lathe is a rotary tool looking for an application". Now, we all know that it is highly useful for turning wood and other … read more
Cranial Download - Fabrication Details

Cranial Download - Fabrication Details

09 30 2015

These days, my shop consists of one person, me, and since I do all the design work as well, passing along details on construction and finish is not an issue. Not that this means I don't still screw th … read more
A Plug for Efficiency

A Plug for Efficiency

07 31 2015

I am always looking for more efficiency in my shop. There is a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it, so anything I can adjust to save even a few seconds at a time is worth looking at, even if they … read more
Sanding Belt Block Sander Part 2

Sanding Belt Block Sander Part 2

07 14 2015

Ok, so I am still not sure exactly what to call this thing, but that won't stop us from completing the project. In the last blog we chose the sanding belt we wanted to use for our block sander, and cr … read more