Category Archives: 5-Tools

NW Workbench-Progress 1

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Greg Merritt

The “Naked Woodworker” video makes out like the bench build is a one day project.  This may just be for effect or Mr. Siemsen may be able to pull this feat off.  A well organised shop and an experienced builder … Continue reading →

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Another Big Change

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Greg Merritt

What is the first thing any woodworker thinks of when presented with a larger workshop?….. A BIGGER WORKBENCH! As soon as I realized that my recent move was going to give me a larger shop area I began dreaming of … Continue reading →

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Not Sure I’m Man Enough

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Greg Merritt

My current project is a bookcase.  When I worked out the design I chose to add a simple decorative cutout to the side panels.  Nothing complex, actually a fairly common motif, four intersecting circles.  Once I decided to add it, … Continue reading →

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Sandpaper Quartering Jig in Action

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Greg Merritt

As I was finishing the little Side Table, I used my last piece of 220 sandpaper.  That may not sound like a big deal to most of you, but it meant something to me.  A little over two years ago … Continue reading →

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Gouges that I Own

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Greg Merritt

In Part 7 of the HB Hobby Tansu I used a gouge to cut-in the radius corners of the inset handles.  A couple of people asked about gouges and which ones I use.  I own a grand total of two … Continue reading →

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Japanese Toolbox-Progress 5-Complete

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I did a little less than scientific weight trials on the completed toolbox.  I used a bathroom scale and weighed myself.  Using that base weight I was able to obtain a fairly close approximation of the empty and packed toolbox. … Continue reading →

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Japanese Toolbox-Progress 4

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Fabricating the parts for the sliding lid was just more of the same that I’ve already done in the build so far.  Starting with the lid panel itself.  The first step was to measure the exact distance between the end caps. … Continue reading →

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Japanese Toolbox-Progress 3

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Greg Merritt

The next steps in the toolbox build was to prep the bottom board and assemble the basic box.  The bottom board starts as at 3/4″ thick and needs to be thicknessed down to 1/2″.  If you’ve not tackled this operation because you … Continue reading →

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Practice with the Uzukuri-Part 1

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I’m taking the opportunity to practice using the uzukuri while building my Japanese style toolbox.  Well “practice” may be a little misleading.  I don’t really have a clue how these tools are supposed to be used beyond “rub them on … Continue reading →

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Japanese Toolbox-Progress 2

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Greg Merritt

There are two home centers in my local area, Lowes and Home Depot.  So I decided to look at both locations for the best deal regarding price and quality of material. My first stop was Lowes.  They sell the infamous … Continue reading →

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