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Category: Tool Notes
Video: Jorgensen plane vs the Stanley 60 1/2
The new Jorgensen low angle block plane is an incredible plane for the price. However, the old Stanley 60 1/2 still cuts better. I have no idea why, so I cut the Jorgensen body to match the 60 1/2, but it didn’t really make a difference. Both planes were dressed identically. The only factor...
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Video: A2 Tool Steel: Let’s settle this once and for all
Let’s settle this once and for all: is A2 to steel the superior plane and chisel material, or are we being lied to by Big Steel. “I WANT THE TRUTH!”. ___ This post was originally featured on our Instagram feed. See the original post and discussion here. Follow Cape Falcon Kayak on Instagram »...
Video: Checking the blade carriage on a sliding miter saw
This is actually a known issue with this particular model. Apparently there was a bad batch made. One last thing I need to check is to pull the blade and make sure that the arbor assembly is seated correctly. But other than that, this is generally not something that can’t be adjusted. Love these...
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On YouTube: Tools for Skin-on-Frame Boatbuilding
We just released a brand new tool video on our YouTube channel as part of a larger website overhaul. In this video I show what tools we use and exactly what we use them for, and our specific brand recommendations are now live on theTools page of our website. That way it’s easier for...
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Video: Tool Tuesday: Gorilla ladder’s work platform
The gorilla ladder, slim fold, aluminum work platform, is rock solid, super light, and super versatile. I use it constantly. ___ This post was originally featured on our Instagram feed. See the original post and discussion here. Follow Cape Falcon Kayak on Instagram »...
Video: Tool Tuesday: Stabila Tape Measure
One more thing I forgot to mention is that the end has a textured coating that hangs onto things way better than a normal tape measure. ___ This post was originally featured on our Instagram feed. See the original post and discussion here. Follow Cape Falcon Kayak on Instagram »...
Video: Tool Tuesday: Makita trim router
My thoughts on the trim router from Makita, and using it as a substitution for a full-size plunge router for mortising your gunwales...
Video: Steambox construction
Every couple years, I like to update my video courses based on what I’ve learned recently and feedback from students. This year I’m updating the canoe building course so I thought I would share a few clips here and there just to show some examples of our videos. The new steambox design is 1/8”...
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Video: Cutting mortises and tenons in hardwood for the canoe seats
Finally bought the plunge base for the Makita cordless trim router to have a more convenient setup for the many smaller mortises I cut. In this case I’m using ash to make canoe seats. The tool can absolutely handle 3/4 inch deep mortises in a single pass but I usually do 2 passes in...
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Video: Tool Tuesday: What tool did you wait way too long to buy?
What tool did you wait way too long to buy? Let me know if you’d like the "Tool Tuesday" concept and I’ll make more....
Video: a handy jig for drilling straight holes
It’s tempting to be proud of this handy little jig, but in reality, the fact that it took me 25 years to think of it is a sad testimony to my flickering intelligence… When I build this I start with a 12 inch long block of wood that’s 2 1/2 in square, cut the...
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Video: Cutting and mortising the canoe gunwales
Started the day by slicing the laminated gunwales on the table saw. Just barely had enough Titebond 3 in the joint and there was a few gaps, so next time, I will definitely be putting the glue on both surfaces of the thirsty cedar before laminating. Next, I tried an experiment of using a...
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Tools: the Makita cordless track saw
I originally bought this Makita cordless track saw to build cabinets for my house but it’s also handy for straightening the occasional board to get an edge I can use on my tablesaw. (A jointer isn’t really practical for long boards). Of course, you can snap a chalk line and do this with a...
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Video: Milling some Sitka spruce
Turn the sound on, it’s kind of cool. I know what you’re thinking but this isn’t the same slow motion 1942 direct drive Parks Planer pornography I post every week… This time we are planing CVG Sitka Spruce! I bought this Spruce last year when I found a couple of rare, 15 foot sticks...
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