New RTJ400 in my shop, and a new router table
First, the router table insert that accepts the eBush went missing. It arrived in Kansas City, then mysteriously was sent by the USPS to Knoxville, Tennessee; I called Rockler, who sent me a...
View ArticleMachining three sixteenths finger joints on the RTJ400 jig
I did not edit this video, other than adding titles and notes to the photos at the end. Why? Because I wanted everyone to see how easy it is to machine these joints on the new RTJ400 dovetail and...
View ArticleHave you ever made a box with 3/32-inch finger joints?
It’s very much like getting a new toy. I have never (ever!) made a small box with tiny finger joints. Now that I have the Leigh RTJ400 jig, I will play a lot, until I know how to set up every joint...
View ArticleTiny finger joints on oak, and a woodworking quiz!
I have several new things to report today, from teeny tiny finger joints, a new router table, a woodworking quiz in the video above, sharpening hand plane irons, and a new camera (GoPro). Router table:...
View ArticleResults of first woodworking quiz
The quiz was a welcome addition. This is something new in woodworking videos. But maybe I am just not aware of what others have done in the recent past? Please let me know if you have seen a quiz...
View ArticleFinal results of woodworking video quiz
This post answers the questions from several readers: “Did anyone else take the quiz?…” I mentioned I would post additional results. Here goes, for this “final” result: A total of 12% of the people who...
View ArticleTwo Points of View (POVs), One Scene: GoPro plus Google Glass
I created this short video with two Points of View: One was a GoPro camera, and one was Google Glass with the camera just above my right eye. I am interested in YOUR opinions: Does having more than one...
View ArticleStanley A6 handplane performance after sharpening the iron (“blade”)
My brother-in-law gave me the (fairly rare) Stanley A6 aluminum handplane as a present recently. Although it needs a little work to improve appearance, I simply wanted to check how it would perform...
View ArticleThis artist finds his inspiration underground
Video Credit: CBS Sunday Morning While most of us prefer to work above ground, artist Ra Paulette has been making his own caves by carving IN the sandstone hills in New Mexico. I wish everyone Merry...
View ArticleLost Art Press (The Schwarz) answers questions on Reddit.com
This happened Tuesday evening, at 6pm CDT: Christopher Schwarz of Lost Art Press opened the floor for questions with the following (green color and bold are by me, for emphasis), at Reddit.com: Ask Me...
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