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Tool Build: Roughing Gouge

Tool Build: Roughing Gouge

Building a Roughing Gouge for the Lathe Seeing as I only turn something on the lathe once and a while, it was hard to justify dropping a ton of money...

Tool Build: Roughing Gouge

Building a Roughing Gouge for the Lathe Seeing as I only turn something on the lathe once and a while, it was hard to justify dropping a ton of money...

Wood Butter

Wood Butter

Quick overview on how to make wood butter - a safe non toxic finish you can make in your kitchen.

Wood Butter

Quick overview on how to make wood butter - a safe non toxic finish you can make in your kitchen.

Toy Storage Crate

Toy Storage Crate

My son has a lot of toys, as do a lot of kids, and we are playing catch up with storage which led to the storage crates.

Toy Storage Crate

My son has a lot of toys, as do a lot of kids, and we are playing catch up with storage which led to the storage crates.

Successful toner transfer from paper to wood.

Simple Print Transfer

I discovered this print transfer method while researching about branding irons. Needless to say this method is a lot cheaper and more versatile.

Simple Print Transfer

I discovered this print transfer method while researching about branding irons. Needless to say this method is a lot cheaper and more versatile.

Forge Build Part III: Finishing the Forge

Forge Build Part III: Finishing the Forge

Using high temp primer and paint (rated at 1500°F) I painted the forge. I followed the instructions on the cans (2 coats each if I recall correctly). After the paint...

Forge Build Part III: Finishing the Forge

Using high temp primer and paint (rated at 1500°F) I painted the forge. I followed the instructions on the cans (2 coats each if I recall correctly). After the paint...

Forge Build Part II: Building the Forge Body

Forge Build Part II: Building the Forge Body

With my burners done, tested, and working, I moved on to the fabricating the forge body. The body holds the burners and retains heat for efficient heating of metal work....

Forge Build Part II: Building the Forge Body

With my burners done, tested, and working, I moved on to the fabricating the forge body. The body holds the burners and retains heat for efficient heating of metal work....