Setting the correct angle on your Scraper Plane
plane scraper settings One of the best features of the large scraper plane shown below is the ability to change the angle of the blade for different tasks. At the factory the blade is set so it angles forward about 15 degrees from the vertical position. This results in a smooth cut with short, paper thin shavings. I use this angle for cleaning up machine marks on straight-grained... Read More
Wine Glass cutting board and serving tray.
Here’s the other design I came up with for a cutting board. It seemed fitting for my father who likes to entertain and likes to serve cheese and drink wine. just a quick sketch of my wineglass cutting board design. Again a good cutting board will be something that can be around for ever so it’s a good investment in time and Read More Read More
New Scroll Saw Puzzle Patterns!
puzzle patterns for your scroll saw Several new 3d style puzzle patterns for your scroll saw. Enjoy the free downloads. Read More Read More
5 Handmade 3d toy puzzle patterns for kids
Toy Puzzle Patterns Download these five great animal puzzle patterns free: Hippo Pattern – Hippo_stand-up_puzzle_pattern Chicken and Egg Pattern – Chicken-chick-egg_puzzle_pattern Turtle Pattern – Turtle_puzzle_pattern Pig Pattern – Pig_puzzle_pattern Bear with Heart Pattern – Bear_puzzle_with_heart Like these patterns? link back to 2by6.com so others... Read More
Simple Cutting Board Plans – Pig Board.
I really liked these plans when I found them because the reminded me so much of the cutting board I have that my father made a long time ago, many years before I was born. And although the shape is a bit different it still has the same concept. Piggy Cutting Board Download Project Plans Check out the pics of the old cutting board my father made many many years ago.. it’s... Read More
Twisted Dovetail Layout Plans – How To.
How To make a Twisted Dovetail Joint! Side – A: Twisted Dovetail - A Side – B: Twisted Dovetail - B Putting the twisted dovetail together: Assembling a Twisted Dovetail Something like this is what you should end up with: Twisted Dovetail Joinery Super simple right? ..just wait till you get started, these plans will come in handy! Also see the Dovetail Inspiration post Read More
Dovetail Joint Inspiration
When I was building the Christmas present step stool I looked everywhere for design inspiration and the how to of making a really cool and structurally sound joint. Some of the woodworking ability out there is absolutely amazing and although I ended up making my own custom twisted-ish dovetail style joint I very much appreciate all the great work out there Read More Read More
Free heavy duty Sawhorse construction plans.
If you’ve ever done something stupid and unsafe like trying to rip a full sheet of plywood on a small table saw, with no help, you know the need for saw horses.. Yes, I learn things the hard way. Anyway, here’s some plans for a heavy duty shop sawhorse. It’s basic and doesn’t look so pretty put it gets the job done. Enjoy. Heavy duty sawhorse construction... Read More
Tangram Puzzle Plans.
These plans are derived from the Chinese game “ch’I ch’ae pan” or “Seven-Board of Cunning”. First made in the time of the Ch’ing Emporer Chia Chi’ing (1796- 1820). How cool is that? Instructions should be really easy to follow. Included are the layout for the puzzle itself and a storage box that slides the puzzle out. Tangram Puzzle Plans You can see how the plans... Read More
Cute Ducky Step-Stool Plans. Free.
Free Download – plans for a kid’s step stool project. Sturdy, bright colors, functional.. what more could you want?! These are just some plans I found online somewhere a while back. Yea, so the picture isn’t as cool of a stepstool .. the download file for the plans is a much better looking duck and a lot sturdier of a construction plan. Cute Ducky Step Stool! Click... Read More
Corner joint options for cabinet doors and other panel type projects.
Mortise & Tenon Joint The basic joint: Rails are grooved their full length for the panel; stiles require a stopped grove. Mortises should be as deep as possible for maximum strength; try at least 1.25” deep. Mortise and Tenon Bridle Joint A strong and easily made joint. You can cut the open mortise and tenon on the tablesaw using a tenoning jig (or just wing it like I do... Read More
FREE plans for a picnic table
A great, simple picnic table is the first step in throwing a family get-together, BBQ, pool party, or just hanging out with friends. Check out these FREE plans for a picnic table! DOWNLOAD FREE PICNIC TABLE PLANS Picnic Table Plans Read More
