Easy, Reliable, & Strong Drawers – Outdoor Kitchen Island – Day 3
Links:
BitsBits tongue and groove bit (use code JAYBATES for 10% off) https://bitsbits.com/product/whiteside-3373-tongue-groove-router-bit/
Drawer slides https://amzn.to/3bRGODt
Coping sled https://amzn.to/3wxk96F
Day three of the outdoor kitchen...
5 Camper & Camping Projects
This article and video are supported by ProPride Hitch company. After a few crazy trailer sway moments and a failed bolt with our first...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #284 – July 30, 2022
Occasionally I like to share a few things I find interesting. Mostly video content with an occasional website article. All of the content you...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #283 – July 23, 2022
Occasionally I like to share a few things I find interesting. Mostly video content with an occasional website article. All of the content you...
Outdoor Kitchen Island – Day 2 – Interior Plywood
Time to cut up some horrible plywood. Four sheets of 3/4” are needed for the build. Before we begin, I do want to make...
Testing an Inexpensive Planer on Amazon (Vevor 12-1/2″)
Anyone with an audience online gets sooooo many offers for products in exchange for exposure. I normally say no but not this time. This...
BlueOx vs ProPride 3P Sway Elimination Hitch (3P install + thoughts)
In this video/article I'll first give 5 tips that I wish someone gave me before starting the installation, I'll cover my installation process, and...
Will this work? Flattening a slab larger than my machine..
Here we go with another fun CNC experiment. Can my 10' long CNC flatten a 12' long epoxy table? I do think it can,...
Outdoor Kitchen Island – Day 1 – Face Face Frames
This is a 3d model of the outdoor kitchen island I'm starting to build. The top will be a butcher block top. The cabinet...
Pocket Hole Machine Cart – Castle TSM-12
In this video:
- TSM-12 Pocket Hole Machine https://castleusa.com/products/tsm-12-benchtop-pocket-cutter-machine.html
- Casters (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3LdrhcP
- .zip file containing the SketchUp file and my VCarve file. Click here
Clean Drinking Water with a Reverse Osmosis System
Adding a reverse osmosis water filtration system is a quick and easy upgrade that anyone can complete. It's not complicated, and just about all...
Vlog #168: What’s up 2022?
Video notes:
- Sign project was fun. The final image of it in place was nice to see.
- Next is an organizing project for better...
How To Make A Lit Prom Sign
A quick and easy build for my local high school. The cost of renting a lit up prom sign was $900! That's crazy! Instead...
Outdoor Kitchen Half Wall
Late last fall we started on our outdoor kitchen space in our back yard. I contracted out the concrete and structure work with the...
The Preservation and Restoration of a Limber Chest
In this video, my friend Duffy and I restore and preserve a limber chest from the 1800s. If you're interested in more videos like...
How To Build A Shaker Table
Recently in my shop, I showed my good friend Bill how to build a simple shaker style dining table. In this video and article,...
Sliding Dovetail Table With Concealed Drawer
This is a pecan slab I got from a friend of mine Ted Alexander, in Oklahoma in 2017, and in this article and video,...
Panel Glue Up Platform
When gluing a panel together most people use a row of clamps as the platform to place the wood on top of. This works...
McCurdy Clock
This walnut clock was made as a Christmas present for a friend. If you have a CNC machine this could be a profitable product...
BrOOM Stick Safe Organizer
I've been staying busy in my shop assisting Santa's elves with the holiday gift push. One of those items is a "BrOOM stick" safe...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #282 – December 04, 2021
Occasionally I like to share a few things I find interesting. Mostly video content with an occasional website article. All of the content you...
Vlog #167: It actually does make sense..
There were a lot of comments saying that wood movement is blown out of proportion and you shouldn't worry about it. That's just as...
This doesn’t make sense! (poplar tray)
You're not supposed to capture solid wood and prevent it from expanding and contracting. If that's the case, which it is, what is going...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #281 – November 27, 2021
Occasionally I like to share a few things I find interesting. Mostly video content with an occasional website article. All of the content you...
Vlog #166: Woah! This scared me
Just a quick follow-up on the osage orange bench. Osage orange is like padauk in that the dust is fine and gets everywhere. The...
Dog Bone Bench
In the summer of 2017, I went to an outdoor woodworking event in Skiatook Oklahoma. While there I received an osage orange slab from...
Spindle Upgrade: Tramming, Locating, and Dust Collection
My machine is an AvidCNC 4'x10'. It's not a standard size but AvidCNC's are like legos so you can build what you want, basically....
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #280 – November 13, 2021
Occasionally I like to share a few things I find interesting. Mostly video content with an occasional website article. All of the content you...
I Get Email #11: Router Bits
Use the code JAYBATES to save 10% on your purchase from Bits & Bits.
My personal favorite bits:
- 1/8" roundover https://bitsbits.com/product/2005c/
- 7/8" compression flush trim...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #279 – November 6, 2021
Occasionally I like to share a few things I find interesting. Mostly video content with an occasional website article. All of the content you...
Firepit Seating
Two years ago, in 2019, I made a video on my interpretation of an old chair design; the nesting chair. Since then I've made...
Breeo X30 smokeless firepit unboxing
This was an unplanned video. I am working with Breeo for advertising on my main channel and wasn't asked or required to make this...
Testing a carbide insert slab flattening bit.. (SB25-2)
Use the code JAYBATES to save 10% on your purchase from Bits & Bits: https://bitsbits.com/product/sb25-2-kit/
This 1/2″ shank bit clears the surface of your Spoilboard,...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #278 – October 23, 2021
Occasionally I like to share a few things I find interesting. Mostly video content with an occasional website article. All of the content you...
Home Gym SCORE, StrongLifts 5s5 RESULTS, and current program
I know the exercise/health stuff isn't for everyone but I've been pleasantly surprised at how many people have shown interest in this stuff. Part...
Shop Day: Wide Walnut, Sign, Pecan Crotch
A random day in the shop. Bouncing between projects like a lost squirrel.
Doug Plank’s Elevator
In January of 2021 I built a DIY elevator for my shop. It gives me convenient access to the 16' x 20' loft in...
Interesting Stuff From Around The Web #277 – October 16, 2021
Occasionally I like to share a few things I find interesting. Mostly video content with an occasional website article. All of the content you...
The Traditional Work Horse
Previously, I made a MATCHFIT Work Horse. It combines the workholding capability of a workbench with the portability and form factor of a saw...
Design, Engineer, Create – Shop Storage Solution
In this video I walk you through my entire process of identifying a problem and designing a solution, engineering that solution into an item,...
IGE #10: Camera and Bucket Pod setup 2021
I Get Email. A lot of email. Sometimes I think it would be more beneficial to respond to my entire audience instead of directly...
A Huge Wall Clock
Do you know what time it is? No, it's not Tool Time. It's time to make a clock! Pun intended. We've lived in our...
Relocating An Elevation Gear (screw)
Related history content:
- Sweetgum Mortar video 1
- Sweetgum Mortar video 2
- Rolling Forge
- Howitzer Ammunition Chest
My friend Duffy started a history museum and every...
Privacy Fence Demo – Lessons Learned
I recently took down the privacy fence around our property and in this article/video I'll share a few lessons learned. 45 total posts for...
Vlog #164: Fence, Cannon, Stronglifts 5×5
Video notes:
- Vacation was great. No, it wasn't poop on her hands..
- Outdoor kitchen design update. No more fireplace. Design to match the shop,...
Weight Plate Storage Cart
I'm in the process of building a home gym in my shop and my most recent order has arrived. A Kabuki Strength Trap Bar...
Home Gym Part 2
In my home gym so far:
- Kabuki Strength Trap Bar HD and Plates https://jayscustomcreations.com/kabuki
- Jump rope https://amzn.to/2RO5q67
- Free tractor tires
- Free semi truck tire
-...
MATCHFIT Work Horse Accessories
📙Plans here: https://jayscustomcreations.com/product/matchfit-work-horse-plan/
📝 Save 10% on all MicroJig products with code JayMicrojig10:
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→ Cork Rubber Vise Jaw...