Kansas City Woodworking Tool Show Highlights
The DIY Tool Show in Kansas City, really Overland Park Kansas, as always was well attended although several of our guild members thought it was not as well attended as years past. Even with that said, it is always good to see so many interested in learning from experts on how they do a certain woodworking process or techniques. This was my first year for doing a demo on How To Cut the Staves for a segmented bowl. Thanks to Larry Bowden of ITSI for allowing me to use one of his SawStops for my demonstrations. The saw performed beautifully and I hope to someday own one. Several people thanked me for showing the staved bowl making process. Read more
Segmented Stave Bowl Table Saw Sled
Thanks to all who took the time to view the demo on ‘How to Cut Bowl Staves” at the DIY Woodworking Tool Show the weekend of Jan. 28-30 in Kansas City. A special thanks goes to Industrial Technical Services Inc. (ITSI) and Larry Bowden for allowing me to use their SawStop for my demo. Many of you wanted me to post photos with dimensions of the sled (gig and fixture) I used for the demo. Don’t hesitate to write or call me if you have any questions or problems with your segmented bowl making. Read more
Tyler’s Tool Storage Cabinet
The following photos are of a tool storage cabinet I designed for my 5 year old grandson. I purchased the matched walnut crotch wood 4 years ago from Metro Hardwoods located in Independence, Missouri. I’ve wanted to design a James Krenov style cabinet and when I saw the crotch walnut I knew I had to have it. At the time my grandson wasn’t a year old yet but I knew at the time that it would make great focal point for this project. Read more
Chuck’s Table
This project comes from Chuck
“Here are 3 pics of the new dining room table that I finally took the time to build in early November. The Zebra wood did not warp a bit due to its hardness and age. The table weighs about 100 pounds, without the leaf because it is 2.25″ thick. Read more
Storage Boxes
The following photos are of some of the storage boxes I’ve designed and constructed for friends and family. Boxes are general used to store personal treasures (jewelry, tools, collectibles, etc.) and those I’ve made are no different. All the boxes I’ve made, except for one, were given to those who have assisted me somehow professionally, family members or former athletes from my years as a high school industrial arts teacher and wrestling coach. Some of my former student/athletes have remained friends many years after their high school years. One box is still in my shopand was originally a drawer left over from a piece of furniture I had made. I tipped it on its end, filled it with smaller drawers and made a couple of doors to complete the project.
I’ve included one set of plans that can be down loaded for your use. Hopefully, it will serve as a starting place for you to design your own treasure or tool box.
Good luck and be sure to use safe woodworking techniques!
