After last weeks post, I had a request to show how the Chimiver LED hard wax oil looks on baltic birch and on maple. Here you can see how the finish looks on those plus the piece of walnut from last week. If you want to retain the light color of birch or other woods and reduce the amber effect,

Here is a great video from Ralph at MicroJig explaining the features of the new Grr-Ripper Air while I was at IWF. He does a great job explaining how to use it. MicroJig has so many great products and you can never be too safe in the shop. Microjig affiliate link: https://microjig.com?sca_ref

I just got the ISOtunes Free 2.0 bluetooth earbuds. This updated set of earbuds from ISOtunes is super convenient for working in a shop or out on a job site. The small size case lets you carry them in your front pocket without feeling bulky, and they have a 25 dB noise reduction rating. I even

I made this Harvey Woodworking valet tray using Vectric Aspire. Three different passes were created for the carve: the roughing pass, the finishing pass, and the final outline profile pass. Vectric Aspire made it very easy to visualize what the final 3D carving would look like and create the tool

Here are the three bears for comparison. One is the original that my grandfather carved 51 years ago, one is a 3D printed version, and one is the one I just carved on the Onefinity CNC with the Redline CNC controller and spindle. Love how this turned out. @onefinitycnc @redlinecnc #onefinity

Today I am using my favorite Bessey Tools clamp, the Bessey KBody clamp. I have been using these for years and love how great they work. I like how they stand up on their own and have incredible clamping power. The grips on the handles make tightening easy. One of the best parts is once you have yo

I am jointing some boards on the Oliver Machinery 8" helical head jointer. I like to mark the board edges with this Tracer Tools pencil. It's great for marking the edge and then checking to see if the entire edge has been jointed. Once all the lines are gone I check the edge for square us

Tonight I’m trying the Chimiver LED hard wax oil for the first time. This finish cures with a UV LED light in just a couple seconds. Check out how great this looks on this walnut. I’ll be using this on upcoming projects. Use code MAKINGATHOME20 at checkout or use this link for 20% off: https:/

I’m cutting up some 5/4 white oak on the Sawstop tablesaw for a CNC project. It powers right through this hard wood. These will be turned into a sign for a friend. Next I need to run these through the jointer to get a good 90 degree glue edge. #sawstop #woodworking #woodworkers #saw

I had a chance to stop by the Harvey headquarters recently and see the updates to the showroom area. It has changed significantly since I was last there 10 months ago. It's always great to walk around and look at high quality tools. @harveywoodworking #harveywoodworking #harvey #band

I’m doing the final sanding on this Harvey tools curly maple catch all tray using the Surfprep 5” Electric Ray sander on the bottom and then the 4X6 Electric Ray sander with Pro Foam for the sides and top edges. Affiliate link MAKINGATHOME10 will save you on your Surfprep order. See link in my

After about 18 years up on the wall this marble track is coming down so we can do some improvements around the house, including this bedroom. It’s still one of my favorite projects. This marble track all the way around my son’s room. Two gear motor contraptions lift the 1” marbles on opposite si

Here is Hannah from SurfPrep sanding at IWF telling me about the robotic sander for commercial setups. Affiliate link MAKINGATHOME10 will save you on your Surfprep order. See link in my bio. Use this link to go to the SurfPrep website. https://www.surfprepsanding.com/?aff=95 #surfprepsan

I'm cleaning up the edges of this Harvey catch-all tray by giving it a 1/4" roundover on the Sawstop router table. The bit rounds over the bottom edge, but also takes off the little bit left over from cutting off the excess on the bandsaw. Next we will get this thing sanded and ready to fin

I’m cutting out this Harvey tray with the mascot guy. My bandsaw is the Harvey C14 Ambassador. Absolutely love this beast. Next, I’ll take this over to the router table and put a quarter inch round over on the bottom edge. #harveywoodworking #harvey #bandsaw #saw #catchall

I’m doing the roughing pass for a valet tray on the Onefinity CNC. The Redline spindle and controller do a phenomenal job. Save on your Onefinity order with my link or referral code "makingathome" https://www.onefinitycnc.com/?ref=makingathome #onefinity #redlinecnc #cnc #c

Here is a clip of Jack from Harvey tools walking through some of the features of the Baby Gyro Air G-200H Vacuum Processor at the recent IWF show. Such an amazing machine in a small package @harveywoodworking #harveywoodworking #vacuum #tools #dust #workshop

I had a chance to visit with Hannah from SurfPrep sanding at IWF. Affiliate link MAKINGATHOME10 will save you on your order. See link in my bio. Use this link to go to the SurfPrep website. https://www.surfprepsanding.com/?aff=95 #surfprepsanding #surfprep #teamsurfprep #makings

I stopped by to see the MKR Supply warehouse and visit with Sam and his wife Jennifer. They have a huge selection of laser engravable products with lots of color choices in their drinkware. I picked up a coupel 10-ounce lowball tumblers for an upcoming project. Check them out at: https://mkrsup

Here is a look at the wireless switch that came with my 2'x3' AirWeights vacuum table. The switch actually pops out of the wall plate so you can take it with you to the vacuum table if you are turning it on and off frequently. I do this when I am using my hand sander and leave it up on the