Wood-Chuck

Orangeville, ON, CA
member

Fire Department Training Officer by day, hobbyist woodworker by night.

Contributions

Tablesaw Tenon Jig

Apr 1, 2013
2 comments

This easy to construct jig produces accurate repeatable tenons every time. Using the same design as a full size TS sled and attaching it to your Tablesaw's Miter gauge provides an easy to use...

Ye Olde Wood Shop

Jun 25, 2011

The photos are from a small shop I built approximately five years ago. It measures 24 x 36 overall. I built a dividing wall at 22’ to separate the main shop from my sharpening and wood storage...

TV Stand

Dec 28, 2010

This TV stand is made from Oak and Oak veneer plywood I had in the shop. This was a Christmas gift for the family this year. Simple design that does the job.

Table Saw Extension Modification

Apr 8, 2010

I really like the TS extension idea for sheet goods. I made a small modification to the jig Designed by Philip A. Houck of Boston, Mass Just to help hold the work piece down. Hope you dont...

Recent comments

Re: Curved Surfaces in SketchUp

Amazing Dave, Thanks so much. I have those tools and have never used them. Now I have no excuse. Bruce

posted: 11:29 am on May 18th

Re: Wudworx--A Handy Plugin Set For Joinery

Thanks king Dave another useful demonstration. I have the wudworx plugin and love it. I wasn't aware they added the hole drilling portion to the plugin. That looks like another keeper as well.
Cheers Dave keep them coming.
I love your easy to follow tutorials and I watch anything with your name attached.
Bruce Beatty

posted: 8:16 am on February 16th

Re: Self-Centering Mortising Base for the Router

I agree with a clear material for the base however .....

I think if you made the centre hole larger you would be able to see your layout lines, then plunge down to full depth at each end of your mortise before routing out the full length of your mortise.

You would have to be careful the router doesn’t tip – possibly a board on each side would add needed support. Just keep that in mind and allow extra spacing when positioning your centering pins.

posted: 10:05 am on February 10th

Re: Drawing a Shop Cabinet in SketchUp - Casters and Drawers

Dave it's been a long time since we communicated but I must say you are still the man. Doing an excellent job of teaching us Sketchup as always. I have been using Sketchup for years now and still love watching the master. I started a website for woodworking plans all based on Sketchup drawings that I have made and it's been a blast. Thanks again for all you do!.Bruce

posted: 10:53 am on January 19th

Re: Help me choose what to build for a video workshop

Option 1
The large doors show off the curve more tha the horizontal cabinet. That gets my vote.

posted: 6:31 am on September 23rd

Re: Caption Contest Winner!

HEY, whatsa matta for you? Never seen a hole before!

posted: 7:20 pm on August 6th

Re: We're Giving Away Grooving Planes!

In the Groove!

posted: 4:27 pm on April 12th

Re: Tablesaw Fence Extension

That would be a very handy jig for a 1 man shop, those 4x8 sheets are very awkward. I've made a slight modification to your jig to add stability but I don't know how to add a picture. Bruce (Wood Chuck)

posted: 2:06 pm on April 8th

Re: End mills vs. router bits for mortising

I use the end mills in my Jessem Zip Slot mortiser, They do a great job even with a drill as a power source. The Zip Slot cutter hasa vacumn attachment so chips are not an issue.

posted: 4:21 pm on November 8th

Re: Bench Cookie Giveaway

Kiss my Ash, now bring on the cookies :)

posted: 6:33 am on October 21st

Re: Calling all benchtop warriors

I am one of the fortunate ones. I moved from a single car garage to a 24x36 shop that I build about 4 years ago. The majority of my equipment is stationary: however I still use a few of my benchtop tools. Even though all of my benchtop equipment is secured in place and the dust collection is hooked up all of the time they are still benchtop tools. I have a General Mortiser, a 14" Delta Drill press, Ryobi disk/belt sander, small Mastercraft scroll saw and a portable Turncrafter Pro lathe. I take the lathe to craft shows and turn pens at the show. I find it doesn't matter what tools you have if they are properly maintained and have sharp blades they all work well. Happy woodworking!

posted: 5:46 pm on May 12th