Techniques & Approaches
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Unveiling the Ingenious Fales Patent Plane: A Journey Through History and Craftsmanship
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Ever stumble upon a woodworking tool that looks like it holds a secret? The Fales Patent Plane is one such enigma! This versatile marvel from the past aimed to replace a whole set of traditional planes with its ingenious design. Join me on a journey into the history of this fascinating tool, its clever inventor,…
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Diving Deep into a Vintage Gem: The Miller’s Falls 417 Lathe
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Miller’s Falls 417 Lathe Uncovered! Join Mosquito in exploring the uncommon vintage Miller’s Falls 417 lathe! Learn about its history, unique foot-powered design, and the modifications on this specific model. Got info on the 417? Share your knowledge and be part of the discovery!
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Mosquito Musings: The Psychology of Tool Choices
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Understanding Tool Preferences: Psychology, Nostalgia, and More. Why do woodworkers and makers choose specific tools? This video explores the surprising psychology behind tool selection, delving into the influence of nostalgia for first tools, personality traits, ergonomic comfort, and even the allure of new gadgets. Learn how early experiences, influential figures, and the desire for efficiency…
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Blind Box Joints – My CNC Approach (Video)
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Chris walks through his design and manufacturing approach to making a box with the CNC. Using Fusion360 for modeling and tool paths to optimize the process, the box is a success, but this is more a dive in to the design approach side of it.
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Turning an Almost Footed Bowl (Video)
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Chris reflects on his first attempt at turning a footed bowl, which was unsuccessful but resulted in a satisfying piece made from Russian Olive wood. The bowl, featuring interesting inclusions, is more of a conversation piece than a functional item at this point. He looks forward to future, hopefully more successful, attempts.
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Russian Olive Snack Bowl (Video)
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Chris enjoys turning small bowls, finding them quick to make and use. They crafted a bowl from Russian Olive, appreciating its form and functionality, especially for snacks.
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How to Make a Gents Saw (Video)
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Chris shares their experience making a gents saw using 1/16″ brass and 1095 spring steel. Originally hesitant about gents saws, he found his custom version much more comfortable, especially with the indexing nature of the London pattern handle. The project was enjoyable, leading him to consider offering kits or finished saws for others down the…
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Making a Mini Folded Brass Back Saw (Video)
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After building a mini hand saw for his son, Chris felt inspired to continue making saws. He documented his process of making a brass back saw, detailing several challenges and solutions, including heating brass for easier folding. Passionate about saw-making, he hopes to continue crafting more saws in the future.
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New Handle for Mini D7 Handsaw (Video)
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My son took an interest to the handsaws in my saw til, and after trying a massive 26″ rip saw, I decided to seek out a smaller more age appropriate option.
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Repurposing a Vintage Workbench for My Son (Video)
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Somehow my hunt for an EH Sheldon planing stop turned in to modifying a vintage workbench to work for my son… And I’m ok with that.
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