Anybody who is familiar with old furniture, knows that furniture needs proper care to slow down deterioration. There are things that happen to wood even when they aren't exposed to the elements, like rain or sun, over time, wood can still have issues. Like, it can start to crack or split. There is nothing you can do to prevent it, but there are things that you can do to slow it down. Humidity, for … [Read more...]
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Folding Bookcase
Folding bookshelves may not be what we today call portable, but were common among the travelers of the 19th century. It was the easiest way to take your books with you, on a journey where the size of the luggage was not the biggest concern the traveler had. Despite the first impression, building the folding bookshelf is not a simple project, but as you progress, the challenges will unfold right in … [Read more...]
Chair Chat no. 8 with Rudy and Klaus: Rock Paper Turd
Today on Chat Chat number 8 they talk specifically about a chair they got their hands on. While the specific details of the past owners are not known, we know that this is a 19th century primitive Welsh ash low back style chair. Rudy remarks on the small size of the chair being 29 cm. They talk about how the chair is the size for children but that it could be a creepie chair meant for decoration … [Read more...]
My Mini Skidsteer [Vermeer S800TX]
I bought a mini skidsteer about six months ago. It is a Vermeer S800TX. This is a video of the machine including why I purchased one and why I chose the mini version vice the full size. I also give a tour of the machine and its corresponding accessories and attachment. If my thought processes do not interest you and you only want to see the skidsteer, you can skip to 14:48 in this video. Key … [Read more...]
How to Find the Best Jigsaw
Everybody loves building something with their own hands out of wood, even if you have never done it, you are probably interested in doing so. Making new things out of wood is something anybody can do and is probably a lot easier to do than you think. Professionals and amateurs alike can use a jigsaw, but you will want to make sure it is versatile enough to use on any project you're planning on … [Read more...]
STL215: Steve Latta’s favorite vises
There are some woodworking tips and tricks that you can follow to make sure that you know what you are doing. There are different parts that go into it that may have never heard of before, but their instruction will walk you through it. There may even be incidences that you think the blade broke when you are cutting a board, but it might just be that the setting is off, and you need to move more … [Read more...]