Which Tool Would You Buy???
My birthday is coming up and I’ve told everyone nothing but money because I want to get some new tools. I’m guessing all in all I’ll have around $500 to spend. I’m considering a band saw, 13” planer,...
View ArticleWashington State
Ok so i just relocated to Washington state. Anyone know of a good l place to get quality lumber? I’m in the Tacoma area but can drive to Seattle if needs be.
View ArticleDado Blade Help
So I need to get myself a dado blade. There was an article i had read i believe on Rockler.com a few months back that went through how to pick the correct dado blade for your saw. I have the old...
View ArticleTo Shopsmith or Not to Shopsmith
So I’ve been debating with my father in law about weather or not he should sell his Shopsmith setup invest in building a new shop using standard stand alone tools and machines. He’s about to retire and...
View ArticleAwesome Tobacco Pipe Carver
I found this guy up in Canada recently who carves amazing tobacco pipes. I’m planning to try my hand at making pipes soon and he’s been a great help! Check out his work it’s amazing! www.parkspipes.com...
View ArticleRouter Station Top Question
So I’ve been building Norms Deluxe Router Station and would like some feedback from some folks who’ve been there with this plan. At the moment a phenolic top is WAY outta my wallets reach but I’m...
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Norms Router Station In Progress
So I’m building Norms Router Station… Almost don’t just need to complete the top and the dust collection on the back side.
View ArticleNeed to find Decorative High Preasure Laminate
I’m planning to build an office suite and use cherry high pressure laminate. Here is a link to sorta what I’m building. Photo of model desk... I need to find the high pressure laminate to finish it...
View ArticleWhere Can I find this Mystery Furniture Hardware?!!
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/rhys-large-tv-stand/popup/more-views.html#hero-image I’ve searched FOREVER with no luck! Anyone know anywhere? Starting a project and need to find theses. Thanks, Brad
View ArticleWhat's the best finish for shop jigs?
So i have all these nice jigs sitting around and I really need to slap some finish on them. What’s the best finish for shop jigs? - Brad
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Part 1
So here is my start of the restoration of the Stanley #3 and #4. I picked these up after going to pick up an air filter from a guy on Craigslist and low and behold he had a few planes he didn’t mind...
View ArticleStarted my blog finally! www.bradfordwoodworking.blogger.com
Well in an effort to clear out my head and keep customers up to date on their projects I’ve started a blog. Plus with all the tools that come and go in my shop it’ll be a good way to review and post on...
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Fine Irwin's I'll Try Your Chisels!
I’ve known for some time that my nameless chisel set would have to go. I’m not even sure where they came from but I have a sneaking suspicion they came from Harbor Freight because the look like they...
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Get a Grip Man!
I’m sure most of you have been hit up at your local Rockler to check out the “Bench Cookies” which I’ll admit I have a dozen of now (put a cute name on something and my wife will buy it). The gripping...
View ArticleWhere Did Mr Fix It Go?
The other day my wife called me and said “Um my check engine light went on and my car won’t go.” I could almost hear my wallet gasp in terror as she told me this. So like any husband who gets a call...
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Sweet Sweet Digital Accuracy
Last month as a condolence prize for turning 30 years old I received from my in-laws a few items from my Amazon “woodworking” wishlist. I’ll admit i sorta milked this whole turning 30 thing because my...
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Powertool Reviews #1: Losing Weight - Dwalt Cordless Driver Review
You can review this article and others at my blog www.bradfordwoodworking.blogspot.com I cover woodworking , wine, cigars and more. Since it’s been quite awhile since my last post I looked around my...
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