Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Shop Project - Make a Magnetic Tray for Drill Bit Storage



All my drill bits were either setting loose or in the containers they came. I decided I didn't want to build a case, but a tray I can move to the bench when I need to use them. Also, I wanted to add magnets to lessen the chance of losing bits when the tray is dropped or jarred.

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Shop Project - Make a table saw cross cut sled - Important jig for accuracy


One jig you should really make for your table saw is a cross cut sled. It will improve your accuracy and ability to make repeatable cuts. Whatever you are making, it will make things much easier. So after about two years with this saw, I finally got around to making a cross-cut sled. I even used the 5 cut method to check the accuracy of the fence.

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Make a Wooden Placekicker Toy for the NFL Kickoff



I had one of these toys when I was a child. You would hit him on the head and he would kick the football, hopefully through the goal post. I made a version out of wood so I could have my very own wooden football kicker with a super toe.