23 November 2017
22 November 2017
Sharing Helps
I like to share my woodworking experience, to help other's get started in this great pastime/career.
You can help too, by sharing my YouTube videos and social media posts, etc.
So, if you like something I produce online, find the share button and spread the word.
Not just my content either - help other creators if they're posting worthy stuff
You can help too, by sharing my YouTube videos and social media posts, etc.
So, if you like something I produce online, find the share button and spread the word.
Not just my content either - help other creators if they're posting worthy stuff
14 November 2017
Making a Wooden Maul
So I needed a wooden maul to help split leg blanks from a hunk of apple. Using a metal club hammer, as I did for the spindles last December, does damage to the back of the froe, and is therefore not recommended.
Looking through my firewood pile, I found an ideal piece of hardwood. It had come from a neighbour, and I'm not sure what species it was although it's possible it may have been a rhododendron. Anyway, that's not important in this instance - Wooden mauls get mashed up during use, and are very much considered consumable items to be replaced as needed. This piece was a good size and weight in the palm, and it had a large scar from where a branch amputation had healed around that would allow it to sit steady rather than roll around.
A hunt in the workshop turned up a large wooden dowel, that was once the centre of a roller-blind, which would make a fine handle.
To see how I made the wooden maul, check out the Instructable, and watch the video.
Let me know what you think
:-)
Looking through my firewood pile, I found an ideal piece of hardwood. It had come from a neighbour, and I'm not sure what species it was although it's possible it may have been a rhododendron. Anyway, that's not important in this instance - Wooden mauls get mashed up during use, and are very much considered consumable items to be replaced as needed. This piece was a good size and weight in the palm, and it had a large scar from where a branch amputation had healed around that would allow it to sit steady rather than roll around.
A hunt in the workshop turned up a large wooden dowel, that was once the centre of a roller-blind, which would make a fine handle.
To see how I made the wooden maul, check out the Instructable, and watch the video.
Let me know what you think
:-)
19 October 2017
Win a Lee Cooper Workwear T-shirt
The latest conundrum giveaway wasn't won, so here's a chance to enter a free draw for the prize of a Lee Cooper Workwear t-shirt.
Visit me on Facebook or Twitter to take part
Visit me on Facebook or Twitter to take part
Win a #Leecooperwork t-shirt. Follow & retweet with #Leecooperwork and #womadeod1710— WOmadeOD (@womadeod) October 19, 2017
(One t-shirt only. Entries from Facebook too) pic.twitter.com/bDIaaBQgOL
19 September 2017
Live Streams?
I've offered to provide some live stream video from the workshop to my supporters on Patreon. I'm waiting to hear the response, but if that's something that would interest you then head over to Patreon and for as little as $1/month you could get a chance to influence this, and other, decisions.
Become a Patron!
29 August 2017
100% Wood Challenge - Project 1
12 August 2017
Cut Nails
Cut nails are a link back to earlier times, but they also hold really well and are a nice indulgence.
I recently saw this short video about a guy who still makes them.
I recently saw this short video about a guy who still makes them.
23 July 2017
Busy, busy
Repair and Renovation Job - Display Case |
Renovation Job - Blanket Box |
Repair and Renovation Job - Bookcase Over Drawers |
Commission - Accessibility Steps |
Finally, #TOOLMake17 is entering it's final week for entries. There are some great builds on the playlist - well worth a look.
Current Repair and Renovation Job - Wash Stand |
17 June 2017
Saturday Workshops - Pam's latest project
Well done to Pam, who completed the coffee table she started last Saturday, at today's workshop.
Made entirely from recycled wood (mostly from a euro-pallet).
Pam has really stepped up her game, using mortise and tenon joinery for the base, and planing sprung joints for the glued up, three board, top.
Yes, those are holes in the rail - we used a new technique to disassemble the pallet, and the resulting holes were left as reminders.
Made entirely from recycled wood (mostly from a euro-pallet).
Pam has really stepped up her game, using mortise and tenon joinery for the base, and planing sprung joints for the glued up, three board, top.
Yes, those are holes in the rail - we used a new technique to disassemble the pallet, and the resulting holes were left as reminders.
23 May 2017
Ask Mitch - Obtuse Dovetail Joint
In response to a request from Matthew, who wants to make a stool using a dovetail joint that doesn't meet at ninety degrees, here is my take on hand cutting a
dovetail joint at an obtuse angle. Instructable and YouTube versions
here:
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Cut-an-Obtuse-Dovetail
https://youtu.be/VTnS9PGY0Nc
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Cut-an-Obtuse-Dovetail
https://youtu.be/VTnS9PGY0Nc
If you have a question, please email me at mail@womadeod.co.uk
Got a better solution for Matthew? Then please comment below.
18 May 2017
Build a Bow Saw
Check out my bow saw build on YouTube and Instructables.
These saws have been around for ages, and work very well. I have free plans available on my downloads page too. Bespoke blades are available, but broken band saw blades are ideal too.
These saws have been around for ages, and work very well. I have free plans available on my downloads page too. Bespoke blades are available, but broken band saw blades are ideal too.
12 May 2017
How to Make a Wiggly Seal
Check out my wiggly seal on YouTube and Instructables.
These 'toys' have been around for centuries, and never loose their appeal.
Band saws and modern adhesives, speed up making them and extend their lifetime respectively.
These 'toys' have been around for centuries, and never loose their appeal.
Band saws and modern adhesives, speed up making them and extend their lifetime respectively.
3 May 2017
Shave Horse
You may have seen one of my shave horse videos recently.
I have now produced a SketchUp model and simple plans, which are available on my Downloads page.
If you build one based on these, please send me a photo for the Viewer's Gallery!
The model and plans are free of charge, but donations are most welcome
If you build one based on these, please send me a photo for the Viewer's Gallery!
The model and plans are free of charge, but donations are most welcome
30 April 2017
#TOOLMake17
#TOOLMake17 just launched!
Check out the launch video: https://youtu.be/fGN__nSbDSo
More details on my 'Prize Draws' page
Check out the launch video: https://youtu.be/fGN__nSbDSo
More details on my 'Prize Draws' page
21 April 2017
Can You Help?
I've been asked how to get Quangsheng high angle blades in the US - more here
Any info would be greatly received, either in comments or by email
Any info would be greatly received, either in comments or by email
8 April 2017
Saturday Workshops - Winter 2017
Proud of my Saturday Workshop students, who completed their six sessions today.
Pam completed her oak firewood box, crafted from a short 2" thick plank - a complete beginner this winter, Pam has embraced planer/thicknesser, table saw, band saw, scroll saw, drill press, and sanding station, as well as hand tool work.
Steve used his practice at hand cut joints over the first four sessions to make a small open box with both finger and dovetail joints. Steve's practice is paying off, with tighter joints and a better understanding of hand tool use.
Ollie completed his main build, a key storage board/tray, and also his first turned bowl. Along the way he also made a host of other little items, including a fidget spinner - very productive. You may recognise Ollie's dad, Tony, who won the latest Lee Cooper Workwear t-shirt - I assure you there was no cheating going on there.
I'm hoping to run another six sessions in May/June, so if you're interested in having a go yourself get in touch
Pam completed her oak firewood box, crafted from a short 2" thick plank - a complete beginner this winter, Pam has embraced planer/thicknesser, table saw, band saw, scroll saw, drill press, and sanding station, as well as hand tool work.
Steve used his practice at hand cut joints over the first four sessions to make a small open box with both finger and dovetail joints. Steve's practice is paying off, with tighter joints and a better understanding of hand tool use.
Ollie completed his main build, a key storage board/tray, and also his first turned bowl. Along the way he also made a host of other little items, including a fidget spinner - very productive. You may recognise Ollie's dad, Tony, who won the latest Lee Cooper Workwear t-shirt - I assure you there was no cheating going on there.
I'm hoping to run another six sessions in May/June, so if you're interested in having a go yourself get in touch
7 April 2017
#TOOLMake17 is coming!
Check out the Prize Draws page for information on the upcoming TOOLMake17 challenge
Some great prizes up for grabs so far from:
Get in touch if you would like to donate a prize
23 March 2017
Win a Japanese Saw
Workshop Heaven are going to donate a Japanese saw for this year's TOOLMake challenge, and YOU get to help decide which saw they donate!
You can see them in action in my latest Saws & Sawing video, out this weekend, and I shall be filming a review of the four saws to choose from very soon.
Keep watching on YouTube, and checking back here for further details.
You can see them in action in my latest Saws & Sawing video, out this weekend, and I shall be filming a review of the four saws to choose from very soon.
Keep watching on YouTube, and checking back here for further details.
8 March 2017
Find the t-shirt with a letter on it in each of my following videos and rearrange them to spell a four letter woodworking related word (clue: a green woodworking tool). Email or message me the word to be entered into a draw for a t-shirt from Lee Cooper Workwear.https://youtu.be/PytPrBtbkXI
https://youtu.be/d4vlntKLqoU
https://youtu.be/QlQhIWmIVqU
https://youtu.be/qDfFyHy2fKY
Good Luck!
https://youtu.be/d4vlntKLqoU
https://youtu.be/QlQhIWmIVqU
https://youtu.be/qDfFyHy2fKY
Good Luck!
4 February 2017
Building a Sawyer's Bench
I built a sawyer's bench last week. The whole process was filmed, and will be published unabridged (although with sections speeded up) on my YouTube channel over the next week or two. Watch the first part here
A sawyer's bench could be seen as a luxury... read the full article
Posing at the newly built sawyer's bench! |
19 January 2017
Latest Lee Cooper T-Shirt Winner
Magician Inspired Floating Shelf
I was inspired by a magician friend to build a playing cards and tea-light shelf:
I think it turned out well, but more importantly, so did he.
There's a YouTube video and Instructable covering the process - take a look!
I think it turned out well, but more importantly, so did he.
There's a YouTube video and Instructable covering the process - take a look!
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