I decided a DIY Log Arch might be handy for hauling logs and firewood from places it would be hard getting a regular trailer to. […]
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Beech Beam Compass
Beech Beam Compass It is shown with a 12″ beam but the beam is just a 1″ x 3/4″ piece of lumber It can be […]
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Shop Made Router Table and Router Lift Restoration
I made this router lift over ten years ago. It started out in an old Craftsman Table saw. It then went into the top of […]
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Jet 1014 Mini Lathe Acquisition
Well……bummer. I thought I had rectified my no lathe issue. I found a Jet 1014 Mini Lathe on Craig’s list, new in the box for […]
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Finally, a leg vise
Finally, a leg vise originally published May 26, 2011 And maybe some of you remember some wood I got. It was 2″ thick, about 9″ […]
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A vintage Wheel drive for the leg vise
Originally posted on JANUARY 21, 2013 on the old blog site Ever since I’ve seen the wheel drive like the bench craft I thought it would […]
Continue readingBladesmithing – My Starter Tools, Jigs and Supplies
Bladesmithing – My Starter Tools, Jigs and Supplies post any questions or comments on the forum One of the questions I’m sure you’ll ask is […]
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2″ x 72″ Belt Grinder Variable Speed Upgrade
When I built my belt grinder i used a 2 hp single phase motor I had on hand. I wasn’t exactly sure how much I’d […]
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DIY 2 x 72″ Belt Grinder
DIY 2 x 72″ Belt Grinder I wanted to build a 2 x 72″ belt grinder. I did a bunch of research and formulated a […]
Continue readingMy Propane Forge Build
Here is my journey building my propane forge. I’m not looking at this as a coal forge replacement, but an addition to my blacksmithing tool […]
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