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A segmented bowl

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I made this segmented bowl for a friends anniversary it's walnut and maple. The first picture the bowl has finish on the other photos are taken before the finish was applied. I'm not sure why the photos are sideways they aren't sideways on my computer.

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new work surface

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I wanted a work surface that would remain stabile, flat and be easy to move around. I used MDF for the top and the shelf and the rest is 3/4” plywood. No glue except for the legs. The frame for the top is attached with biscuits and pocket hole screws. The legs and stretchers are bolted together with carriage bolts. I added strips at each end under the bench to support the bench on the casters. The front of the bench is double thickness 3/4” ply because that is where I wanted to add a face vise and be able to use holdfasts or clamps there also. The bench dimensions are 38” high, 32” wide, and 60” long. With the addition of 4” casters, the bench is easily moved and allows me to take it outside onto the workshop deck when I need it out there.

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Adding Koa knife scales

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I have really enjoyed crafting these knives. I purchased the Tanto knife blank from Woodcrafters.com some years ago, and the fillet knife blank from usaknifemakers.com recently. Got asked to craft a gift, of any sort, and rummaged around in my 'mebbe sometime' locker. Hit on the big knife blank. I felt it wouldn't do for the gift, but would give me practice for what I knew would be appropriate for this young man.The Tanto was my first ever effort in knife crafting (I'm only adding to a very nicely and professionally made piece of steel; the actual knife making has to do with the metal). 5A Koa scales with ebony fillers, finished in hand-rubbed gloss poly. Since this was my first knife, naturally there are a couple small errors. So I probably get to keep it. The fillet knife is a gift for a favorite fisherman. Getting VERY hard to find this quality Koa anywhere.The fillet knife was easier since I was able to dodge the errors in process and execution. Still a good amount of effort and care produced what I think is a fine beautiful tool. Epoxyed the pre-drilled ebony/koa scales. Installed brass pins Shaped with recip sander and files. Sanded to 300 grit and finished in beeswax and mineral oil. A simple finish but easily cleaned and refurb'd. I want him to use it.In my research, I learned mostly that there are many, many knifemaker craftsmen, creating brilliant, beautiful, really sharp (in every sense), cutting, slicing, and dicing things. My efforts don't hold a candle. If you're interested just Google 'knife making parts and materials'.Having said all that, it was lots of fun, and whetted my apetite to do more and get better. I've ordered 3 more fillet knives.Aloha from paradise,
Vicrider

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Reversible Bench Hook

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Like many woodworkers, I use a bench hook to support small pieces on the bench for handsawing. A typical bench hook is just a small panel with a shortened topside fence at one end for supporting the workpiece and a …Source

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Connecticut Lowboy

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While simple to build, the details present a worthy challenge. While teaching a class at the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking, I was asked to sneak down to the Connecticut Historical Society to take a look around. At the …Source

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