Monthly Archives: March 2013

New Shop Addition

This bandsaw is the latest addition to my shop. It is a Craftsman 10″ model. This saw is made in China and sold under many different brand names with prices ranging from $169 to $289. I looked at the high-priced … Continue reading

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Easy Simple Finish

Many of you already know my feelings on polyurethane varnishes. For those of you who don’t look here. The General Finishes gel varnish pictured above is the main part of a simple finish that I use that will give your next … Continue reading

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Millers Falls #2 Crank Knob Replacement

For the past several months I have been working on a replacement knob for the Millers Falls #2 eggbeater drill crank handle. Today I finished the first prototype, pictured above. There are a few minor details to be worked out, … Continue reading

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Knob and Tote Set Price Increase

My price for knob and tote sets has not cha.ged since they were introduced in 2009. My costs have been going up and it has reached a point where I can no longer hold the line on my prices. Effective … Continue reading

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