I have glued all three layers of the bench top together: Continue reading
Author Archives: gmcdavid
“Safety” is overrated
Is Science As Important As Football?
I have ordered a copy of the author’s book. It looks like fun!
Anachronism Alert!
Folding workbench – the pieces of the top
I have made some progress on the folding workbench. Continue reading
Irish Class–Monday Night, June 1, 2009
Irish Class, June 1, 2009
Rang Gaeilge, 1ú lá Mí na Mheiteamh
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More Joinery
For some time now I have wanted to make a copy of Roy Underhill’s folding workbench. It would be something I could take to colgaffneyis events, both for formal demos and as a useful table to have around. Continue reading
Cabinet Scraper
I made a cabinet scraper a while back, simply cutting a more-or-less rectangular piece of steel from the blade of an old saw. Continue reading
Woodworking: Follow-ups from last weekend
The small workbench is back at work supporting the 55 lb. anvil:
picture behind cut
History notes
I have started a daily “column” on colgaffneyis e-mail list. Continue reading
Work Table
A few years ago we ended up with the remains of some old church pews, oak I think. I took two boards, planed them to have smooth mating surfaces, and glued them together. Continue reading