Tools
- Abrasives - Definition Selection and Use
- What is an abrasive, how does an abrasive work, how is an abrasive made, and how do I select the right abrasive for the job?
- Husqvarna Model 266 Chainsaw
- I bought this saw way back in 1987. It has served me well. It has good power, handles nicely, and was reliable until cylinder wear broke through into a sand casting hole in the cylinder wall. A new cylinder and piston fixed that little problem and the saw runs as good as new.
- Graule Radial Arm Saw
- I bought this Graule radial arm saw back in the early 1980s and it has been a real workhorse. The only repair it has needed is new linear slide bearings a few years back.
- Jewelry Making Tips and Resources
- I've been making some wrought stainless steel jewelry and am using this page as a place to collect bits of information and tips and tricks I find useful.
- Leatherworking Tips and Resources
- Leather working is one of my interests and on this page I'm collecting information on basic leather working techniques and sources of leather, tools, and further information.
- Sam Maloof's Finishing Technique
- This wonderful description of Sam Maloof's wood finishing technique was published in Woodshop News.
- Sources of Metals and Metalworking Supplies
- This page is a collection of links to sources of metals, metal working tools and supplies, and machine shop tricks and tips I've come across.
- Industrial Sewing Machines and Supplies
- I have an old Juki 562 industrial sewing machine I use for my leatherworking and here I collect information useful in maintaing and using the machine.
- How To Sharpen Hand Tools and Knives
- Eventually I hope to write my own page on sharpening but in the mean time I've collected some links to articles devoted to knife sharpening.
- My Old Pryibil Industrial Tablesaw
- I bought an old table saw from a picker friend back in the early '70s for $100.00. It's a well over 100 year old heavy cast iron industrial 12 inch table saw made by P. Pryibil. It's been a real workhorse.
- About a Few of My Power Tools
- Information about a few of my power tools.
- How to Make a Foam Cushion
- Measure the space you need to fill with cushions. Draw a pattern if needed. Sew your cushion covers to have the dimensions of the space they need to fill.