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Makita MAC700 Air Compressor Review After 10+ years of ownership

Birch · ·

The Makita MAC700 air compressor is an excellent all around portable air compressor. However it’s not flawless. There are some small details which could be better. In this review I’ll talk about: General Design and Build Quality Features I Like A Couple Small Details … [Read more...] about Makita MAC700 Air Compressor Review After 10+ years of ownership

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: air compressor, product review, tools

How to Easily Make a Heavy Duty Dandelion Weeder Tool from Steel Pipe

Birch · ·

Similar to the dandelion diggers made by high end European tool companies, but readily available and at a fraction of the price.  I too, was tired of seeing dandelions and other weeds with a long tap root continually attempt a takeover of my garden. Using weeders that … [Read more...] about How to Easily Make a Heavy Duty Dandelion Weeder Tool from Steel Pipe

Filed Under: How To, Demonstration Tagged With: gardening, shop built tools, tools

Woodturners, this sharpening jig will change the way you work!

Birch · ·

Using this jig on your woodturning scrapers will enable them to slice through wild grain like never before! This video is about the Veritas Scraper Burnisher for Turners. I purchased this burnisher and a Tracy Owen Finishing Tool (scraper) by Henry Taylor Tools several years ago. … [Read more...] about Woodturners, this sharpening jig will change the way you work!

Filed Under: Reviews, Demonstration, How To Tagged With: bowl turning, burnishing jig, product demonstration, product review, tools, woodturning

Beat Up Applewood Makes Beautiful Tool Handles – Woodturning

Birch · ·

In this video, we use a hacked up piece of applewood and copper pipe scraps to make two gorgeous file handles. Tools, Equipment and Supplies Used In Making This Video: Woodturning Tools: Oneway Live Center https://www.rockler.com/oneway-live-center Oneway Safe … [Read more...] about Beat Up Applewood Makes Beautiful Tool Handles – Woodturning

Filed Under: Demonstration Tagged With: apple, tool handle, tools, woodturning

Turning A Nice Piece Of Ash Into A Wood Carver’s Mallet – Woodturning

Birch · ·

Watch a piece of ash be quickly turned into a beautiful round wood carver’s mallet. This piece of ash has literally been rolling around my shop for more than 15 years. Originally harvested from a friend’s back yard tree, I intended to use it to make a small vase. When I couldn’t … [Read more...] about Turning A Nice Piece Of Ash Into A Wood Carver’s Mallet – Woodturning

Filed Under: Demonstration Tagged With: ash, mallet, tools, wood carver’s mallet, woodturning

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