Returning.

 I'm thinking Strongly about starting my Blog back up.

I seen my last post was in 2019.

My Facebook account a few months ago got hacked, and because I could NOT give an answer with my Appeal, I basically admitted that I did post what was posted. And this is FAR from the truth.

My account got Hacked. Facebook give me a chance to appeal their decision. And because they don't let you give an answer, just a Yes or No to appeal. That basically means you "admitted" to posting things that were posted. And again, this is FAR from the truth.

So Facebook Banned my account for 30 days. Even though I sent in the appeal. 30 days has passed, they give me ANOTHER 158 days to appeal their decision or have my account Permanant Disabled. The next day, they send me an email and told me my account has been disabled permanently.

And because of this I no longer have Access to Handi's Workshop OR Handi's Creation's where I sell my Woodworking. And i refuse to start a new page/group for my Workshop.

So i think I'll just return back here and hope that I receive the same views as I have on Facebook.

On a Side note, I'll be cleaning up my shop (Long time coming) and getting out there to get some things done for the house. So stay tuned for some more updates and stay up to date by subscribing to the Blog by following.

Band Saw

Was getting ready to work on a project for a Customer.

Wanted some Garage Door hinges (Deco) cut out. So I traced the OLD one onto the wood, got my Pneumatic Saws All out and ripped it down pretty quick.

Went over to the Band Saw to cut it out with because it was almost 2" Long adn my Scroll saw only does 16" in length.

So with the Band saw i could've knocked it out pretty quick, bot i turned it on and it spun a little then whined. Spun a little and whined.

So I open the top door, Wheel looked fine, Blade was on right and balanced.

So I opened the Bottom Door.

This is what I seen.

My Belt was Dry rotted and it just shredded, so now I've got to order a new belt before I can use my Band Saw again.

On a Side note I managed to cut out one on the scroll saw..

Here is the Original, Traced and Cut one. Enjoy.

Original

 Traced

 Cut

I had to cut to the left then to the right. Then I had to turn it around to meet in the middle. Although it took LONGER to do this I was impressed how i was able to finish it up. I'm probably losing money because of the Length of time it's taking to do this, but I've already quoted teh Customer and I'm not going back on my word.

I contacted the customer and told her that I'd have them finished by tomorrow evening, I had to cut shop time in half because I had some personal issues I had to address, then as late as it was getting, it was time to get the animals fed for the evening.

Garage Door Hinge

Ok, This here is a Garage Door Hinge. It bolts onto the Garage door to simulate a hinge on the garage.

This was made from MDF it appears. The moisture got to it and it started separating like paper.

So I'll be replicating this piece into 2 pieces one for either side. Unfortunately I probably won't be getting a finished product ON The garage itself. But I'll be showing the final product.

To tackle this Job i believe the Band saw will be the best option for this, it is probably close to 24" long and around 6" wide. My Scroll saw will only go 16" so will be to long unless i can do it such a way by doing it half and half.

Running the bottom half on the left side and the right side. Then reversing it form the bottom and doing the left and right and meet in the middle.

Guess we'll see how that works out. if anything, I can use a Jig Saw to cut it out.

The customer will be purchasing 1/2" Ply in order to get this cut out.

Commission Job

I was just contacted by a Local "Customer" to do a Commission Job.

First off, This is the first time I've blogged in several years I think it's been about 3 years now since my last post.

I've moved my Workshop over to Facebook Which can be found --> Here
for anyone that is interested in checking it out.

I'm thinking of picking blogging back up. During the winter all I do is sit at home, inside because my shop isn't heated right now so I'm unable to go out to the shop and do any work, so it's Seasonal work i do. BUT Wold LOVE to change that hopefully this summer.

I've got Plans on building a Rocket heater, this will allow me to burn all of my smaller scrap wood to heat the shop, stuff that's to small or to crappy to use on anything plus all the dead limbs and such I can pick up or some stuff I can get at the pallet factory here in town that can't be used for anything either, this will give me some heat in the workshop so i can do stuff I need to.

Anyway, I was contacted by a Local, wanting some Decorative Scroll saw work done for their Garage. The garage has a Few what looks like imitation Vintage Hinge look to it, So wanting me to Duplicate it.

So this will give me something to work with.  Some 1/4" Plywood painted with Killz Sealer to seal it for outside use as well as Ply to keep it from moving and possibly cracking. Think I've got JUST the thing for it.

Customer is dropping off the piece that needs duplicated and out to the workshop I go to get some work done.

Because she only needs 2, i'm thinking I may just go ahead and do a simple Stack cutting, this will allow me to cut both pieces at the same time, saving time in the long run and making a few bucks in the process of cutting..

So tomorrow I'll be taking photos of the Project I'll be duplicating, And maybe even possibly make a template for myself for the use on other Garage doors that may want some Deco done to them. And this will also allow me to make more copies of this for her garage if she needs them done, maybe I can draw it on some paper, then Scan it into my Computer and be able to Enlarge it or decrease it in size as well.

Might have to trade it in GIMP 2.0 and save it as a Template so I can just use that then make it as big or small as i need it.

Anyway enough babbling, i'll return tomorrow, I'll also be posting photos on my Workshop Facebook page also, maybe even doing a Little Streaming Live to my Facebook Page Followers.

Storing Pipe Clamps.

Storing Pip Clamps Woodsmith Tips found ==> Here

Crosscut Sled for Small Parts

Many of my woodworking projects require small parts. The challenge there is cutting the parts accurately and safely. I designed the crosscut sled shown in the photo below to be an easy solution to the problem.

The thing that separates this from other crosscut sleds is the addition of a piece of T-track in the base. The T-track holds a combination stop block and hold-down. The stop block guarantees the parts are cut identically and the hold-down prevents them from moving.

I like the sled so much I’ve even made a couple others with angled fences. These allow me to cut small mitered parts for segmented turnings.

- See more at: http://www.woodsmithtips.com/2011/12/01/crosscut-sled-for-small-parts/?utm_source=WoodsmithTips&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5361#sthash.UWgeO4YM.dpuf

Multipurpose Layout Tool

I like to think of a craft knife as an all-in-one cutting tool. That’s because there are so many types of interchangeable blades available (photo at below).

You can use it with a standard blade as a marking knife or switch to a thicker blade for carving and cleaning out the waste of a hinge mortise. And like a utility knife, the blades can be thrown out when they get dull. Just keep in mind that the blades are beveled on both faces.

The knife handles and blades can be purchased individually or in a set (as shown). You can find them at most craft and hobby stores.

Simple Jig Saw Tip

Simple Jig Saw Tip ==> Here

Top Mortise Tips

An easy way to cut mortises is by drilling a series of overlapping holes at the drill press. Then you can use a chisel to remove the ridges on the sides and ends.

The drawings below show how to guide the chisel to pare away the waste. This technique leaves smooth walls for a better-fitting mortise and a flat glue surface.

I start with a wide chisel on the sides. A wide blade helps keep the surface smooth, with no “steps” between cuts. Take thin shavings, starting at the tips of the ridges and move back until the wall of the mortise is smooth. By controlling the downward pressure with your dominant hand and using your opposite hand to direct the blade, you’ll quickly get a feel for it. Pivoting the chisel allows you to make fine paring cuts for a smooth wall.

With the sides cleaned up, switch to a chisel that matches the width of the mortise to square the ends.

- See more at: http://www.woodsmithtips.com/2011/09/01/top-mortise-tips/?utm_source=WoodsmithTips&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5085#sthash.hKvdx0kP.dpuf

Clamping Molding

Clamping Molding ==> Here

Cleaning Your Router

Cleaning Your Router ==> Here

Pegboard Tips

Pegboard Tips! ==> Here

Cut Plywood With Ease

Cutting Plywood With Ease ==> Here

Installing a Vise on Your Workbench

Installing a Vise on Your Workbench. You can View the Tip at the following Link. ==> Here

Woodsmith Tips

I'll be bringing back this winter, the Woodsmith Tips from my eMail.  I know everyone probably gets them for their own eMail, But at least some new followers or even old follers that like my blog can find them here.

ALL Post from Woodsmith Tips are NOT My Tips just incause anyone is wondering, they are copyrighted by Woodsmith I'm just sharing for everyone to view.

Probably some tips, Tricks and or hints from Woodworkers Journal and few other sites as well!  So my First post will be of some of the OLDER Woodsmith Tips I've got in my eMail!

Well, I've decided to go ahead and continue this Blog.  Most things will continue to be on Facebook.  You can Find my Workshop On Facebook here at Handi's Workshop for anyone that's interested in checking it out.

You can Also follow me on Twitter @HandisWorkshop when I have shop time, I'll be posting Photos of my Shop, projects etc.

I may even do a Live Broadcast on Facebook as well, Who knows.

Unfortunatly right now, my Shop is closed because of the Cold Months ahead.  So there won't be much of entertainment here while it's cold, but this late spring and early summer I'll be having some things Lined up to post about.

First and Foremost I have a Tater/Onion Bin that will be worked on and I'll also have a Rocket heater Build I'll be working on as well, that will hopefully prepare me for the colder months a way to heat as well as get rid of some scraps in the workshop that can't be used for anything else.

So please stay tuned, my Blog will slowly be updated when I have content.  Thanks for all of my Subscribers and followers that's stayed with me and all of the NEW Followers that has found me.

Handi

Facebook

To all my Woodworking Followers,

I have been lacking on Updating my Blog for sometime.  I'm finding that time is getting more away from me then usual.  Money is becoming a Problem, which also means the projects aren't coming out cause of the money problems.  So this means no Content to post on the Blog which really Kind of Stinks.

Althou since I'm more on Facebook then anywhere else, I've created me a Workshop Page on Facebook and I've been updating that more and more cause it requires less effort then it does the Blog.  So come on over and check it out, I provide Pictures of some of my Old and Present Projects which aren't many, but they are there.

If you click on the Link above, it will take you right to my Facebook Page for my Workshop.  Once again Sorry for the Lack of Updating my Blog.  Come "Like" My Workshop Facebook Page and your sure to get some kind of update by Tips from Woodsmith and Some Other Woodworking Articals, I also have some Contributing Authors for some Magizines that are friends.

Handi

Use Gel Varnish for a No-Drip Finish

Use Gel Varnish for a No-Drip Finish

Auxiliary Fence for Cutting Thin Stock on the Band Saw

Auxiliary Fence for Cutting Thin Stock on the Band Saw

Use Your Combination Square as a Center Finder

Use Your Combination Square as a Center Finder