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Lunch with Grace Hopper

February 13, 2018 Jim Reed

One of the true computer pioneers was a gentle, yet outspoken, woman who chose a career in the US Navy.…

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Posted in: The Sawdust Pile

Biscuit Joiner

December 22, 2017 Jim Reed

Biscuit joiners ruled the 1990s and it seemed like every woodworker had one. Working with biscuits is a quick way…

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Posted in: Joinery

Making a Dowel Cut off Box

December 12, 2017 Jim Reed

Sometimes a little project can return great savings in time and accuracy. That is the case with my dowel cut…

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Posted in: Shoptalk

Sharpening the Cherry Handled Chisel–Part III

December 7, 2017 Jim Reed 1 Comment

So far, our chisel has had its edge squared up and also had a new bevel applied by the grinder…

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Sharpening the Cherry Handled Chisel–Part II

Jim Reed

Every serious woodworker should own a grinder because it makes working with wood so much more enjoyable. When you purchase…

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Sharpening the Cherry Handled Chisel–Part I

Jim Reed

The Queen has a cousin, Sir Charles, who collects and restores vintage military vehicles. Visiting his farm is a real…

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Tape Your Mallet

December 5, 2017 Jim Reed

Not all tips are long and drawn out. Some are short like this one. First you must get a mallet…

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Three Little Faces

Jim Reed

Children’s music was blaring on the record player in the converted garage. I was in the back closet working on…

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Posted in: The Sawdust Pile

The Great Black Hole of the Universe

December 3, 2017 Jim Reed

Black holes in space are areas that attract and consume all matter that gets too close. The Queen refers to…

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A Sawbench and Bodger’s Bench

December 2, 2017 Jim Reed

You don’t see many sawbenches around these days and that is a shame. My workbench might be the most valued…

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Posted in: Shoptalk

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