Plasma Water Table Journey #2
An update on day 2 working on the plasma water table. Cutting slat slots and prepping for the welding.
Plasma Water Table Journey #1
This is the first in many posts on my Plasma Water Table Journey. My first day cutting the top frame and my thoughts.
ULTIMATE “Small Shop” MITER STATION
A reflection on the miter station I made 2 years ago and how it has been a game changer for shop work flow and organization. Get the plans!
Evolution S380 CPS Metal Chop Saw
With the upcoming project on building my plasma water table, I didn’t have a real efficient means to cutting metal. I had a Porter Cable abrasive chop saw, but that was not even close to what I needed. And adding another tool to the shop is a delight! So I…
SCWD 2023 SHOP TOUR
So it’s been roughly seven years since I’ve started this adventure in woodworking and with the addition of metalworking I felt it was time to give a shop tour of my humble attempt at being a woodworker/metalworker. The title doesn’t necessarily mean I’m a professional. It just means that I…
PrimeWeld Cut60 Plasma Cutter
As I slowly add more tools to my shop, I’ve decided to take on another trade in regards to metalworking. I started out with a Hobart IronMan 230 Mig welder, and now I’m acquiring various tools that are involved in the metalworking trade. It’s exciting that I’m getting to do…
NANPU 1/2″ NPT Industrial Grade 3 Stage Air Drying System
I ordered a PrimeWeld Cut60 Plama Cutter and recently found out that my compressor was below the threshold for the required 5.1 SCFM and 25 gallons. I also have never owned a Air Filtration system. So I did some research and found a product called the Nanpu 1/2″ NPT Industrial…
Barn Doors
My neighbors caught wind that I dabbled in woodworking and asked if I could make them some barn doors in their hallway office/den area. I was honored they had faith in me and trusted me to do a good job. I will tell you that barn doors are very difficult…
1945 Atlas Drill Press – Model 73
I was given an Atlas drill press some time ago. It did the job, but it wasn’t until I watched some restore episodes on YouTube that I realized I had a jewel right in my own shop. I sort of felt ashamed that I didn’t appreciate the value in restoring…
MiterStation Fence System
There has been a long pause on the channel due to many variables. The most important one is we moved to a new home and the adjustment has taken a lot of my focus away from woodworking. However, I’ve managed to get full rein of the garage and have started…
