I live in Baton Rouge, LA, the home of the LSU Tigers. I made this box on consignment for a good friend as a gift to her sister. Her sister now lives in Houston but continues to be an avid LSU fan. Hence, the significance of the carved features on top. It is made of figured walnut with accents of birds eye maple, mahogany, kingwood and ebony.
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Molded from high impact clear ABS, this WoodRiver® case provides a strong storage solution to keep your router bits safe and dry. The foam insert holds (36) 1/2" bits, (42) 1/4" bits, and (6) 8mm bits. The included rechargeable 150-gram desiccant bag keeps bits dry and rust free. When the window of the desiccant bag turns pink, simply place it in a microwave for 4 minutes to recharge.
With a two-fence, double-ended design, you're able to set two distances on the same gauge. However, the small fences make this tool difficult to hold comfortably and securely against the edge of the work while scribing lines, requiring more focus and effort.
Compared to other products, the SandNet 80 grit cuts slower. However, if you're working inside someone's home and need to start at this grit, you might want to trade speed for improved dust collection.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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