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jreyes — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:10:14 +0000

Landing Page Sandbox

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Make a Random Orbit Sander

poshaughnessy — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:59 +0000

If you already have a random orbit sander in your workshop and are looking for an easy-to-make hand sander, George Vondriska has just what you need. Using a piece of MDF, you can build a sturdy hand sander with strips of Velcro and one of the sandpaper disks that comes with your random orbit sander.

Re-Purpose Worn Push Pads

poshaughnessy — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:30 +0000

George Vondriska teaches you a great way to refurbish the push pads you use in your workshop. Instead of just tossing your old push pads out, George recommends cutting off the rubber padding from the bottom of the pad, and screwing the plastic handle to a piece of scrap wood, which you can turn into a simple woodworking jig that is ideal for using on projects requiring a table saw.

Loose Tape Measure Hooks

poshaughnessy — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:21 +0000

Ever wonder why a tape measure hook wiggles when you press or pull on it? So did George Vondriska. He found out that the hook slides in both directions to accommodate for the thickness of the hook, so you receive an accurate measurement each time, no matter whether you are pushing or pulling against an object.

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jreyes — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:16:50 +0000

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Easy Installation of Corner Blocks

poshaughnessy — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:01 +0000

Your dining room chairs will most likely go through a good bit of wear and tear over their lifetime, so you should make sure that you’ve reinforced their structural components. George Vondriska demonstrates the simple process for installing corner braces on your wooden chairs using a HiPURformer Advanced Bonding System hot glue gun from Titebond.

Finishing Bowl Bottoms on a Lathe

jhayes — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:19:48 +0000

George Vondriska teaches you about the benefits of using a Modern Longworth Chuck System to finish the bottom of a bowl that you are turning on a woodworking lathe. The jaws help to better grip the bowl with a snug fit so that you can more easily craft the bottom of the bowl and get rid of that ugly tenon.

Handy Lathe Table

jhayes — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:16:51 +0000

George Vondriska discusses what you’ll see in the project build for a handy lathe table for your workshop, including how to make sure the lathe is at the proper working height for your needs. From just two sheets of MDF, you can create a lathe table with a tool and lathe accessory drawer, and an attachable tower with chest handles and a stack of drawers.