Thursday, May 30, 2024

How To Sharpen a Chisel - Super Sharp with just the basics.

I've made a video for those who might never have sharpened a Chisel before. But, also some tips for the experienced Woodworkers too.

Hi, I'm Jamie and I've made this video for a Friend of mine, Gill, who needs her first lesson in Learning to Sharpen a Chisel.

watch the video now


Once the chisel is sharp, then it's about maintaining that edge. I'll go through that in a future video.

If you go to my Playlists you'll be able to find other sharpening videos using Diamond plates, and waterstones.

And yes, more Women woodworking is a wonderful thing. I mention it in the video, as more women are watching my videos recently.


Thank you

Jamie 

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Coffee Briquettes - The best method on the Internet

I've been making briquettes for over 10 years now, and over that time I've developed the best recipe and technique (that suits the waste around me).

Using waste #coffee these homemade #coffeelogs burn for over two hours, and take seconds to make; in my eyes that's a good return. 

As woodworking gets more popular, we should be more responsible for the waste from our workshops. And I've found a way that suits me. 


So I'm going to leave this link for you to watch just how I do it. And it includes the part that nobody else does watch the video now

Enjoy

I hope this helps you have a wonderful day. Jamie 

#briquettes #briquettemachine #briquette

Friday, May 10, 2024

Huge mistake - It's cost me Wood, time & Effort.

It happens.. Too many things going on and you (I) didn't do a layout 'sense check'


If I had, I would have spotted the problem. This hasn't happened before because I was making one or two seats at a time. Three.. a step too far and I changed the process, without adding a check or checklist. 

But the optical illusion part really surprised me. At first I was so stumped it was unreal. 

What the video and see just what I did. 

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The Ultimate Upcycled bench

Part 4. Where the ideas start to become a drawing and the first joint done. There's a lot of woodworking going on in this video. Working...