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Another box from the Basic Box Making book which I've built in the past 6 months is the pencil box. My sister is using one for crochet needles, another is just sitting on my desk, and I honestly couldn't tell you what the others are holding. These were the first box joints I've done. These … Continue reading Pencil Boxes
In an effort to learn some new woodworking skills, I've been working through a book, Basic Box Making by Doug Stowe, on small box making. I've made several different types now, each one better than those before it. Here's some of the first set, made with a mix of oak, cherry, and walnut. In one … Continue reading Small Boxes
A couple years ago I built a chuck box for food and cooking while camping. It worked out so well I decided to make one for my dad as gift this past Christmas. He has a smaller stove and doesn't need food or cooking space for 4 people, so I was able to make it … Continue reading Chuck Box II
Looking back, it was 2007 when I built my first workbench. While it has served me well in the 13 years since, I have spent many more hours working on it than I have in the past and I've started to feel some of its shortcomings. Not wanting to spend a small fortune on a … Continue reading Workbench Upgrades
In late July we learned the kids were going to be starting the school year from home. We made-do in the spring when everything shut down and they spent the 4th quarter of the school year from home. Claire used a folding table in our office, and David ended up doing most of his schoolwork … Continue reading Leveling Up – New Desks
A quick follow-up about the camp oven I built. We went on our first camping trip of the year this weekend, thanks to Illinois state campgrounds and recreation areas finally being opened back up. We spent the weekend at New Salem and used the oven three times - twice for cinnamon rolls and once for … Continue reading Camp Oven Follow-up
In early March I finally felt worthy to upgrade from an inexpensive Hitachi jobsite table saw to a real one. The inability to consistently create accurate and repeatable cuts on my little Hitachi was causing so much frustration that I was finding myself avoiding projects. The fence was garbage, the entire thing wobbled, and I … Continue reading Table Saw Upgrade
One of my recent projects was an organizer for Ana's sewing room. She has been overrun by fabric and was in need of something to unstack the piles. Plans Earlier in the year I started making the transition from SketchUp to Fusion 360 for my woodworking plans. Since I'm so new to Fusion 360, it … Continue reading Fabric Organizer
The last couple times we've gone camping, my uncle has brought along a small plywood box lined with aluminum flashing which my grandfather made years and years ago - a great little camp oven! Baking in it is as simple as putting a small tray with a few pieces of hot charcoals in the bottom … Continue reading Camp Oven
We go camping a couple times per year and every time it comes to making meals I get a little frustrated when I have to look in multiple places for things I need. Hunting around in Rubbermaid containers for spoons, spatulas, spices and paper plates - while food is on a hot camp stove - … Continue reading Chuck Box
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