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  1. Nicholson Plumb Level

    Nicholson Plumb Level

    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...
  2. Nicholson Plumb Level

    Nicholson Plumb Level

    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...
  3. Rick M

    Something a little different, a shop made plumb level.

    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...
  4. kooshball

    how effective are the entry level dust collection systems?

    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...
  5. JackLeg

    Below Current Level

    What's the deal with the "Below Current Level" on replies. Don't recall ever seeing it before??
  6. TracyP

    Top Secret High Level Admin Meeting

    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...
  7. Rob

    Saw dust level

    Where does one get a saw dust level for a trash can when making a DC separator?
  8. SRhody

    The next level??

    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...
  9. Trashcan Pre-Separator

    Trashcan Pre-Separator

    This is the finished project, installed and ready to use. One coat of primer and two coats of Flat Black oil base paint.
  10. Dust Level Window.

    Dust Level Window.

    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...
  11. E

    Boring Bars - was this a good entry level tool

    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...
  12. jointer woes

    jointer woes

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    jointer woes

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    jointer woes

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    jointer woes

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