Recreating the Genius WWII Ammo Box (a Memorial Project)
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Woodworking sometimes leads me on strange journeys, and this was one of the most enlightening. The original goal here was to build a replica World War II Ammunition Box for a memorial display. I thought, how difficult could it be to build a box ... right? Then I made the mistake of going on to the Internet to see if there were any examples and that's where the fun started.
Recreating the Genius WWII Ammo Box (a Memorial Project)
There were TONS of examples, some old, some new some replicas some originals in every shape and size you can imagine, but I had to figure something out that was "original to the time era" as best I could, and what I uncovered was truly startling ....
5 Rookie Mistakes in Woodworking to Avoid
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I have always loved learning new things from other people ... I still love this and I am still learning new things every day, but now I find myself wanting to give back to others what I have learned along the way, and this video is a quick synopsis of things that I wish I had learned much earlier in my wood working adventures ...
5 Rookie Mistakes in Woodworking to Avoid
The video is only 14 minutes long, not long enough to describe some of the details so I will share what's NOT in the video here ...
More CA Glue Tips & Projects and New Products
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CA Glues have become a mainstay in woodworking because of their fast curing times. In many cases a ca glue can act like a third-hand to woodworker assembling more difficult projects. For others, just the fast, strong abilities of the glue are enough to warrant keeping a steady supply in the workshop at all times.
More CA Glue Tips & Projects and New Products
Along with CA glues, are the 5 Minute Epoxy glues that allow for a strong quick bond as well, but with a bit more "open time" for the glue so the woodworker can make small adjustments if needed ...
* NEW* Precise Woodworking with Thickness & Leg Planning Jigs, So Easy
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How many times have I gone to the lumber store for plywood, and they ask me "What size you looking for?" and often my response is "Not sure, I need to see some sizes first". All that means is I don't have clue whether I need 3/8", 1/4" or 5/16" or what the equivalent size is. I have come unprepared and hoping to make the right decision .. on the fly !!
* NEW* Precise Woodworking with Thickness & Leg Planning Jigs, So Easy
Not anymore, thanks to the small, 4 person woodworking group I meet up with every week for an hour or so over coffee, I now have made a wood thickness set AND a leg thickness set that I can use to pre-judge the woods that I need.
Diamond Stone Sharpening a $uper Rare Stanley No. 2 Plane
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Diamond sharpening has not been a mystery to me, but just not something I have ventured into ... probably because I was a bit unsure of what to do and what I could expect. Well ... that all changed when I received this Side by Side Diamond sharpening system from M Power Tools, it changed everything - sharpening for me.
Diamond Stone Sharpening a $uper Rare Stanley No. 2 Plane
I have know the "mechanics" of proper blade sharpening for decades, but I don't use hand planes and chisels all that often and do look after them so they don't get dull very often, and to be honest, the process I had been using was SO TEDIOUS, I would oftne put off sharpening intil a number of pieces needed sharpening then do them all at the same timee ... but that has changed ...
M Power Tools Link - https://www.mpower-tools.com/
Sunflower Woodworkers Guild Out-Reach at State Fair 2024
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Woodworkweb Note: This article has kindly been approved for publication from the Sunflower Woodworkers Guild (Wichita area) who are one of the clubs who make an ongoing effort to provide OUT-REACH PROGRAMS to the general public to introduce people into the multifaceted world of woodworking. These kinds of demos and interactions are what can usher in younger people into vocations as well as bring new members and attendance to their club meetings.
** Kansas State Fair **
September 15, 2024
Sunflower Woodworkers Guild - website HERE
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