Random Orbit Sander Holder (ep74) FerryQuickBuild, Get Organized, Projects, Shop Projects, Simple Builds 6 Comments Whether you call it a random orbit sander or a DA (dual action) sander, mine needed a home: a holder to have it nearby when finishing projects. Late one night I found myself cleaning the shop. I know that...
Wood Lathe Tools For Burning Rings (ep70) FerryQuickBuild, Projects, Shop Projects, Simple Builds, Woodturning 10 Comments Not too long ago I finally got my wood lathe I wanted. I have been feverishly turning like some mad scientist. One thing that seemed to grab my attention is how a couple accent grooves could add the...
Walnut And Spalted Maple Keepsake Box (ep69) FerryQuickBuild, Projects 22 Comments This walnut and spalted maple keepsake box is a project I had been putting off for some time. It seems we all have those "when I get around to it" projects. Although, that is one of the cool parts of...
Toggle Clamp Upgrade (ep66) FerryQuickBuild, Shop Projects, Simple Builds 16 Comments Toggle clamps are essential for woodworking jigs and fixtures. A lot of times they come with a rather small clamping foot. If you are using multiple clamps and/or securing the workpiece against a fixed...
Table Saw Sled Giveaway Ferry Talk, FerryQuickBuild, FerryQuickTips, Noteworthy Woodworking, Pocket Hole Projects, Projects, Shop Projects, Simple Builds, Theater Builds 29 Comments The table saw sled is one of the most useful jigs you can make for your shop. The sled I designed last year has served me really well for getting accurate and repeatable cuts. Not to mention it doubles as...
FerryQuickBuild – Making A Mapp Gas Torch Holder FerryQuickBuild, Get Organized, Projects, Simple Builds 2 Comments In my shop I get more use from my Mapp gas torch than I ever give thought to. From heating up seized fasteners and melting frayed ends of rope to antiquing metal and molding plastics, I never seem to have a...