Tenoning jig
I have changed how I make tenons- I am making shoulder cuts on the table saw and cheek cuts on the bandsaw (technique described in Fine Woodworking by Tim Coleman – no relation.) so I am not using my Delta … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Workshop
Project: Porter-Cable 14in Band Saw 6in Riser Block
I wanted to install a 6″ riser block on my Porter-Cable 14″ Band Saw. After one false start with the Jet riser block and risk of drilling the support frame, I fell over a single post raised by Google describing … Continue reading →
Event: Open Shop at David Hickson’s
Following the December meeting, David Hickson will host an open shop event at his residence. Members are invited. … Continue reading →
Is there a dovetail jig in the shop?
Does anyone know if the workshop has a dovetail jig? If so, how wide and thick are the boards that can be dovetail jointed. Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere but haven’t seen any post that describes what tools … Continue reading →
Bain Center Reopens!
The Bain Center reopened on Monday the 24th of January as scheduled. The workshop also reopened as well.
Safety Tip: Keep Your Cutting Tool in Constant Contact with the Tool Rest.
This is an example of the striking force of a chisel held above the rest while cutting on the lathe. Even if your tool rest has a broader rounder top that this rather sharp bearing edge, one can easily imagine … Continue reading →
Shop Open on Thursday Nights Again 6-8 PM
Dave Lew has agreed to man the Workshop at Bain Center on Thursday nights from 6 to 8 PM. Click HERE to view the shop homepage to see the full details, including the shop policy. … Continue reading →
Workshop Open This Thursday Night 2016-07-14
Shop will be open Thursday evening – 5:30 to 8:00, 14 July 2016.
Workshop Hours Changed Again
Effective mediately, the shop is closed on Thursday evenings. If you need to use it, call Don Sandruck by 5 PM the preceding Monday. He may be able to accommodate the shop being open for use. That’s his call. Be … Continue reading →
Sawstop Inventor Puts Finger to The Test
Thanks George Adams for finding this on Fine Woodworking Magazine. Here’s the YouTube video direct: … Continue reading →