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Clear Mini Try Square

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I was told it was nigh-impossible to do this, so I had to try it. The challenge is getting the getting the angles tight and accurate. It was deceptively challenging.One cannot simply route an L-shape out of plastic because it will leave an inner radius on the inside angle which cannot be fixed with chisels, like you can when working with wood.Creating a crystal clear edge on cut plexiglass without coming out-of-square is quite a challenge and took several jigs. Once I had figured out how to do that, it was a simple matter of using WeldOn/SciGrip #3 solvent to chemically join two edges at a 90-degree angle.The result is great and I can make them faster now, but the first one was definitely a real challenge.I initially did this because I had to determine the feasibility as well as the strength of an edge-joint in acrylic. I am pleased to say that the resulting square is extremely strong (I have dropped it several times—once from a height of 4'—and it has remained intact).

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Tiny Push Block

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The smallest push block I have ever created.Made from cell cast acrylic (Chemcast) with a silicone drawer liner glued to the bottom and an acrylic drawer handle welded to the top (using WeldOn/SciGrip #3 solvent).This helps me route super small objects on the router table.NOTE: Clear Gorilla glue does not have a strong hold on the silicone. I can peel it off if I want (desirable) to replace if/when necessary. If you want a strong hold, use DevCon Home silicone glue.

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Bluetooth speaker - recycle DIY (post)

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Bluetooth speaker
recycle DIY.Portable Bluetooth speaker from recycled stuff and a cheapo China Bluetooth amplifier.
Ever since being a boy, I have loved pulling things, here me as a boy, making a string controlled theatre out of trashed TV.
And some weeks ago someone threw out a big modern flat screen TV, so I had to dig in, brought it up to my apartment and went bananas…
I removed the LCD and will use the screen as a big photo lamp.Read more in the blog: https://www.lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/132328
Pictures:
1. Bluetooth speaker.
2. The speakers being tested.
3. Building a box.
4. The amplifier.
5. Paint stand.
6. Back side.

Recycle speaker I build some years back:
https://www.lumberjocks.com/projects/70686Hope it can be to some inspiration, perhaps even some recycle.Best thoughts,MaFe

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Quick-Change Turning Tools

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Tool: Beginner Set of Tools Shop Now  Manufacturer: Jimmy Clewes MSRP: $743 A recent weekend of turning with Jimmy Clewes in Las Vegas led me to a new, favorite set of turning toolsJimmy's signature set of turning tools. …Source

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Bit By Bit

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If it were up to me, I'd be able to divide myself into two parts. Editor's note: this article appeared in the April 2020 issue of Popular Woodworking One would focus on my family, health, and career, and the other …Source

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