a modernized reproduction of the plumb level as illustrated in Peter Nicholson\'s The Mechanics Companion, 1831. My version replaces the string with a brass rod, attached to an ebony axle press fit into a roller bearing, allowing free swing. The frame is cherry, the plumb bob is walnut, the...
a modernized reproduction of the plumb level as illustrated in Peter Nicholson\'s The Mechanics Companion, 1831. My version replaces the string with a brass rod, attached to an ebony axle press fit into a roller bearing, allowing free swing. The frame is cherry, the plumb bob is walnut, the...
Last fall I started researching levels and settled on building a plumb level as illustrated in Peter Nicholson's The Mechanics Companion, 1831. If you've never heard of, or seen, a plumb level it's no surprise since they were replaced by spirit levels in the 19th century. Adding an angle gauge...
I would like to eliminate that ultra-fine dust that gets airborn and settles on everything in my garage even in the furthest corners. I will only be running one tool at a time so I don't need any more CFM than would be required for one tool.
Do the sub $200 systems work well at capturing...
Toolman and I got together at my place today for a top secret high level admin meeting. He drove three and a half hours for this meeting. (Actually there was a wood exchange as the main reason for the trip) But we took the opportunity before dinner to work on the site a little bit. We...
Had to put this in for two reasons:
1. NC State Engineering :mrgreen:
2. Engineering and wood.... :wwink:
This is woodworking but not quite what most of us are doing. This guy is building a car from wood, maybe even going over 200 mph.
http://www.joeharmondesign.com/
See for yourself...
The Dust Level Window is made from 1/4'' Polycarbonate. Dimensions are 1-1/2''x 11''. The back of the plastic is cut like a miniature raised-panel door; the panel extends about 1/16'' through the 1/2'' slot in the trashcan. The back side of the window is painted Black. The window is secured...
I love to turn bowls and other hollow forms. Just a rookie at it but the passion is there. So I got a case of the I wants for a boring bar :eusa_doh: and after looking at advertisements for great many I just jumped on one I found from a mom and pop type operation with great country charm to...