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I get questions all the time about how someone can add a proper Biesemeyer guide rail to a bench top saw so they can use a VerySuperCool Tools t-square fence with aluminum extrusion. Well the an...

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I collaborated with friend/customer to turn his Grizzly Sliding table saw into a complete saw station with router table. There is downdraft dust control on the work table which has the 20mm holes...

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I have always thought the Satin was not a good product because of the waxing agents. I don’t...

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If by tung oil you mean pure tung oil? My answer is no because without drying agents it will remain...

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Papi was giving me his feedback on a drawing today. He likes to be involved in everything I do. And I am thankful for it.

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Sorry for the response delay. I don’t keep a close eye on tumblr Write me at...

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Managing power tool cords is always a pain. I finally figured out to keep the cords tidy and ready to use with no damage to the cord or retaining boot. And the good thing is that is very easy and...

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I am almost done with a form laminating press I am making for my shop I will show pics of soon. Last week I had to buy a little more steel for the press fabrication and Papi wanted to inspect the...

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My table saw rebuild is almost done. I acquired a precision 3'x6’ cast iron machinist table top (1500lbs) that is just as flat as flat can be. I welded up a new steel table base with 6 leveling...

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I am not really sure what you are describing. Something to stand on or what the bag hardware is...

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Sutherland Welles is what I am using now. I have videos in the works on its application. Actually...

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I cut a lot of wood and get very little buildup on the blade because I regularly liberally apply...

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I am 55, Papi is 7 and sweet fragile Martin is 15. I am in the middle of a big welding project and feel so thankful to still be able to work 10-12 hours days (and enjoy it) in 100degree Texas hea...

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This is the shop made box within a box drill holder setup I have used in several of my video series. I am using it here to accurately bore a precision 1" hole over 10" deep. Both Moxon jaws and t...

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This bed design is how I learned to be a woodworker. I made this bed hundreds of times but had not made one in 23 years until now. I really could not improve on the design even though I have ...

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This is my Texas Roubo workbench that I made three years ago and posted a very detailed video series on AskWoodMan.tv http://vsctools.com/diy-portable-moxon-vise/ I have recently added the double...

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I just posted a series on building a large capacity style of Moxon vise I recently designed. There will be fully complete white oak Moxons, hardware  kits and complete plans for this design avai...

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This was sunset looking east from The Great Lawn in Zilker Park with the sun shining off this towering super cell thunderstorm that looked like it was over Giddings (50-60 miles) from what I coul...

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Papi and I walked home to South Austin from The University yesterday. These pictures were taken along Red River Street across from Brackenridge  Hospital. I was standing on a handrail looking ov...

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No conditioner required. Just thinned product for initial penetration.

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