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Woodwork 101
I’ve decided to start a new part of the blog and podcast called “Woodwork 101″ (shortened to WW101). The intention here to provide information that is specifically for people just starting out getting...
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Woodwork 101 – Books
Over the years, I have come across a huge number of woodworking books (often from the local libraries). There is one set of books that I would happily recommend to all woodworkers – experienced or not....
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Woodworker 101 – Router Table
When you first come across a router, they can be a confusing beast. They run very fast, are very loud, and definitely seem to have a mind of their own where it comes to going where you want vs going...
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Woodwork 101 – Router Bit Speeds
A question that comes up on a regular basis, is how fast do I have the router for the different bits? Obviously, this is only really applicable for variable speed routers. It doesn’t mean that the...
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Episode 14 E = mc Square
E=mc Square. Squares (or tri-squares) are an essential part of every toolbox. In this episode, we have a brief look at various types of squares, from the cheapest through to some superb versions that...
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Bandsaw Blades
A collection of new blades, from 1/16″ to 5/8″. Not sure if the 1/16″ blade will work or not – getting it to stay on the wheels proved a bit tricky today during a quick test run, but I didn’t have...
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The Shed and I
Had a bit of an excursion down to the shed tonight – nothing too dramatic, just an hour and a half or so. The only difference – no agenda, no camera, and no rush, and it was just a pleasant time. Don’t...
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So just what is a Router Table?
Before I begin, this will be the subject of a video in the near future – if a picture is worth a thousand words, nothing beats 24000 words a second for clarity……. If you asked me what was a router...
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Episode 16 The Router Table
The Router Table. The router is an incredibly versatile tool, capable of many, many tasks. One method of using the router is to mount it underneath a table, so the router bit is exposed, and bringing...
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Episode 17 Dressing Timber
Dressing Timber. In this episode, we are having a look at dressing timber so that it is flat/straight and square, ready for a project. In this case, we are using some reclaimed Jarrah from an old...
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Sometimes it is bloody frustrating being a novice
Headed down to Carbatec today, with my Christmas $$$s burning a hole in my pocket. Wanted to get a few extra things for the lathe, after learning a bit more about it all with the visit to my friend’s...
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Can a Drill Press be used as a Router?
I had this interesting question posed to me recently by Kevin (from California). It is interesting to me, because back when I was contemplating (and then purchasing) a drill press, the same thought...
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Workshop Layout Planning
When planning the layout of a workshop, it is one thing to move the actual items around the space you have until the layout looks functional, but often the items are bulky and cumbersome, and trying...
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Air as a Workshop Tool
Thinking about it, there is hardly a tool that I’ve added to the workshop that I really knew what to expect from it, or whether it would be as useful as the price indicated. In part I hope that this...
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Turning Between Centres – a different drive spur
This is the traditional drive spur – a four bladed design with a fixed centre pin. The blades cut into the endgrain providing the drive to spin the work. I’ve found with this sort of drive spur, that...
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Mounting a Router Bit
One question that comes up quite often is how to secure a router bit in the router. After all, it is quite a large chunk of sharp material (HSS or carbide, or combination) to have spinning at speeds...
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Taunton Fine Woodworking DVDs for sale
I’m starting to go through my ‘collections’ around the house, and trying to decrease the amount of clutter that has been breeding in quiet! Some stage soon, that will include going through the shed and...
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A Quick Safety Tip
Imagine a barrier exists at least 6″ away from any spinning router bit, saw blade, or other cutting machine hellbent on getting you. Can’t think of any better way to elaborate on that. (Ok, I know I...
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A Router Table Tale
A friend of mine over in Japan asked today about the story behind my router table, and although its history is covered (and spread) over many posts both here and on the Australian Woodwork Forum, I...
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Handplanes, a quick look
I’ve been avoiding this topic for quite a while, as much because there are so many knowledgeable people about there who live and breath these traditional tools, that I know I won’t be able to do them...
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