by Paul | Sep 30, 2021 | Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
My outdoor worktable has been in service throughout the past few years I have been producing YouTube videos. It has “lived” outside and exposed to the elements during this entire time. Time for a quick rebuild! I originally built this table with old, repurposed wood...
by Paul | Sep 16, 2021 | Fabrication, Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
This video is intended for novice/beginner wood workers, introducing a very simple yet essential hand tool known as a “bevel gauge.” It’s quite easy to use and must-have item in every toolbox. Part 2 of my wood lathe overhaul video series has been postponed due to a...
by Paul | Sep 9, 2021 | Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment, Wood Turning
I purchased this Taiwanese made wood lathe back in 1993 and I’ve put it through some heavy use and many projects. Unfortunately, the lathe is no longer usable because the bearings are much too loose and cause the work to move about and vibrate on the spindle. This...
by Paul | Sep 2, 2021 | Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
I purchased this “portable” (small) Harbor Freight Media Blast Cabinet to replace the huge industrial blast cabinet I sold a couple of years ago. Since purchasing a donor boat for parts to be used in my new 18’ pocket cruising sailboat, I found a need for the media...
by Paul | Aug 26, 2021 | Farm & Homestead, Furniture Designs
Women for Healthy Rural Living ( https://www.whrl.org ) is a local non-profit organization I frequently volunteer my time for. Recently, they asked me to put a steel file cabinet together that was shipped to them for use in their office. It has arrived completely...
