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Entries from December 2007

Gorilla Gripper

December 27th, 2007 · 1 Comment

I came across this nifty little back saver the other night.It probably would work well in some shops and definitely on new construction sites. Too bad these weren’t available back in the good ole days when I was toting plywood around muddy jobsites. I would have had one in each hand!
It’s only $49.95 online at [...]

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Decorative Corbels and Brackets

December 25th, 2007 · No Comments

Designing your own classic bar can be an exhilarating experience, and almost as enjoyable as owning a bar itself. Thanks to the internet and the introduction to CNC routers, there is an endless array of design elements available to enhance your bar building experience and all increase the aesthetics of the overall bar. Products [...]

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Tags: Bars

Woodworking Jigs

December 20th, 2007 · 4 Comments

Pop will tell you that in this business as well as in life, unless you’re a complete dumb ass, you’re always learning.
This is never more evident than in the building of jigs or templates, which are usually created out of necessity rather than enjoyment. Jigs can be built for just about every function in the [...]

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Tags: Mantels · Techniques

Rockler Coping jig

December 19th, 2007 · No Comments

Maybe for Christmas!
These router table setups are great for the small shop! Two of these machines dedicated to just stiles and rails would save an enormous amount of time on making five piece doors. No setup time, now that would be nice! These store bought router tables are nice and usually come with all kinds [...]

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French Style Mantel

December 15th, 2007 · No Comments

Another one of our innovative creations is this French inspired mantel.
 
Designed on a scrap block of wood in about 15 minutes during the construction of this home, this master bedroom beauty has enough charm and masculinity for even the most discerning couple. (The block of wood was Pops’ idea)
  This is how easy a lot [...]

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Tags: Mantels · The Woodworkers Gallery

William and Hussey molder

December 14th, 2007 · 5 Comments

William and Hussey Molder

With a few minor alterations to the factory model, this is definitely one of Pops’ favorites for sure!
 
This made in the USA machine is a must have for woodshops that are ready to take it up another level. Whether you’re building a grandfather clock or a giant classic bar, the ability to [...]

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Stile and Rails

December 14th, 2007 · 5 Comments

Stile & Rail is a term used by craftsman in the construction of wood doors, paneled walls and other decorative features for furniture and cabinetry.
The stile and rail construction technique for a typical cabinet door consist of five members. The two vertical pieces of the frame are known as the stiles while the two horizontal [...]

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Tags: Cabinetry · Techniques