Managed to snag a great deal on this 6" King Industrial bench top jointer. It looks to be the same as similar models from Rikon, Wahuda, etc. Early tests are promising and I’m looking forward to increasing my ability to mill small rough lumber.
Tools
My lovely partner got me a custom branding iron for Father’s Day. I’m still working on my technique, but it might just be one of the coolest presents I’ve ever received.
Gluing up the top for a small, shaker-style table. So many clamps (and prayers to the gods of woodworking.)
A tool isn’t really “yours” until you’ve had to disassemble it to diagnose an issue.
I learned a lot about how my bandsaw is constructed, tonight.
Been building a mobile stand for my new toy — a 10” bench top bandsaw from Rikon. I researched options for a long time and this feels like a good fit. Solid construction, cast iron table, a good fence, and 5” of resaw capacity. Excited to start adding it to my workflow.
Building a frame for this beautiful print from the man himself. Picked up the Veritas shooting board & plane and my 45° mitres have never looked better.
Been playing around with a small hobby CNC machine. Made some quick upgrades — including the spindle & mount, end stops, and the emergency stop button. I’ve been doing some test cuts, but I’m excited to continue learning and creating with it.
The third iteration of my table saw cart. I don’t have the space for a proper table saw, but I’ve had great luck with this DeWalt DWE7485 job site saw. I added outfeed support with mitre slot extensions, side wings, and infeed support. All of which fold down for storage. Combined with the Bow Xtender fence, I’ve been able to cut some sizeable stock on this setup.