Woodworking
Easy Hand Cut Dovetails Using a Magnetic Guide
Easy Hand Cut Dovetails Using a Magnetic Guide An excellent video on the processes to follow in marking out and cutting dovetails. In this case a magnetic guide is used to assist in the accuracy of the manual cut. ** Beautiful work — demonstrating the effective processes to follow in creation of precision dovetails. Attribution: […]
Incredible how this table saw jig works
Incredible how this table saw jig works A very detailed video showing the simple creation and use of a table saw jig for speedy cutting of finger joints . All that is required to create the jig is a couple of pieces of ply, two pieces of aluminum, a touch-up with emery paper and some […]
How To Make A Perfect Mortising Jig
How To Make A Perfect Mortising Jig An excellent and very thorough video showing the construction and use of a mortising jig offering maximum flexibility and precision when cutting the mortises. ** No audio on the video – except the sound of the tools when used. Worth spending the 15 minutes to view such a […]
Crosscut Table Saw Sled
Crosscut Table Saw Sled An excellent video showing the production of a table saw sled using old pallet material and remnants of laminate flooring. ** No audio except the sound of the tools when used. Simple and very effective. Attribution: Video created by TSAGEDAR Published on YouTube Dec 27, 2016 TSAGEDAR is a real handyman […]
4 in 1 Drill Press Build
4 in 1 Drill Press Build This is an interesting video — the creation of an affordable, simple, drill press. ** Note the use of his own tools/attachments (angle grinder, sander & lathe), shown have been built using the same approach – a very “Handy” man. A very worthwhile project to consider when money is […]
Laminated Pine Workbench From 2×4’s
Laminated Pine Workbench From 2×4’s This is a brilliant build — the creation of an affordable, simple, heavy laminated workbench made out of construction pine 2×4’s. ** Particularly interesting is the clever use of a router to prepare the bench-top surface (watch for this in the 5:30 to the 9:00 minute section). A technique to […]
Double Ended Flip-Top Workbench
This is a step-by-step woodworking tutorial video demonstrating how to build a double ended flip-top workbench. The perfect organization solution for any woodworking bench-top tools – like a planer, sander, drill press or grinder, to ensure efficient use of workshop space. The 4 independent work surfaces can be mixed and matched and even used as […]
Basic Tools For A Woodworking Beginner
A great video discussing a basic set of hand tools and power tools which would provide a woodworking newcomer with a good basic kit. The presenter makes a very good point that one does not necessarily need to buy the most expensive brands — sometimes it is the accessories that make the difference (eg; his […]
Plane Restoration
Stanley “Brothers In Arms” Hand Plane Restoration This video shows the steps taken to restore two corroded Stanley Planes, a No. 4 & a No. 5 1/2. Both Planes were severely corroded and took some cleaning up to get them to a working condition. **The video shows the plane parts being immersed in a solution […]
Mobile Modular Workbench
This video shows the construction of an elegant bench solution for woodworkers with limited space. Joining two mobile, modular sections together using magnets demonstrates some degree of lateral thinking in creating this effective solution. Attribution: By Gadgets and Grain Published on YouTube Mar 12, 2018 Step-by-step instructions for the project can be seen on the […]