The miter gauge that comes with the Porter-Cable PCB270TS is typical in that it comes with a small protractor head to push the work piece with (there is a bit of side-to-side “slop” that needs to be adjusted out, more…
Miter Gage Extension
Wilton Shop King Vise Restoration – Part 1
A couple years ago, I received a vise from my wife’s grandfather. They moved out of their house and he said I could take whatever tools I wanted. Unfortunately, there was not much, but I did take his old Wilton…
Quick Release Clamps: Jorgensen vs. Harbor Freight
I recently purchased some Harbor Freight clamps that are still on sale, 12″ clamps, 18″ clamps and 36″ clamps (the picture shows the 36″ as yellow, but they are blue in the store). Decided to go with these because, quite…
Miniature Dresser – Completed
Here are the previous parts of this project: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 The case and drawers have been fully assembled using glue, and only a few nailed for the drawer bottoms. With completed, it was time…
Filling Garage Floor Expansion Cracks
Woodworking in the garage has many challenges, space and lack of airflow are two at the top of my list. Another is cleanup. There’s not too much that can be done about space, and I’m stuck with the airflow situation. …
Serpentine Belt Replacement – 2007 Honda Civic Si
Replacing the Belt The only tool required is a wrench to move the tension pulley. The easiest, and most efficient way to do this is with a specialized tool. Harbor Freight has a reasonably priced kit, and it works great…
Cabin Air Filter Replacement – 2007 Honda Civic Si
Cabin Air Filter Replacement A straightforward project, as long as the filter can be located. It’s usually behind the glove box, and with the 2007 Honda Civic Si (4 door sedan) that’s exactly where it…
Cabin Air Filter Replacement – 2008 Honda Element
A simple project that should be completed once a year, depending on the enviroment you drive in. A flat-blade screwdriver and replacement filters are all that’s required to complete this project. Purchased the replacement filter…
Garage Sale Find
My wife is a member of the Facebook group that’s a online garage sale for our community (just about all towns have one, check it out). Last weekend she found three tools and asked if I was interested. A Makita…
Miniature Dresser – Part 4
Not too much progress today, started the process of gluing the edge banding on the drawer tops to hide the plywood edge. Using regular yellow glue to attach and a small edge band trim…
Cabin Air Filter Replacement – 2011 Audi A4
Changing the cabin air filter is a simple project, when you know where it’s located. This procedure will show show the location and describe how to replace the filter for a 2011 Audi A4. The…
Miniature Dresser – Part 3
Finally back in the shop. And perfect weather too. The goal for the project today is to get the drawers designed, blanks cut out and at least some of it glued up. The drawer will be constructed of 1/2″ birch…