Tool Review-EZ Smart Saw/Router Guide & Table System

The Eurekazone EZ Guide System is the best saw guide I have ever used. The guide's main advantage is that it prevents the wood shattering that often occurs on both sides of a sheet of plywood when cut. The basic setup will easily cut up a 4' x 8' sheet of plywood. The addition of the cross cut handle make quick, accurate 90 degree cuts across a sheet from the factory edge. The guide quickly lines up directly on your "cut" lines, avoiding the offsets of other saw guides, and the easy to use clamps hold it securely. -Read More

SST-116 - Epoxy Removal

Here's a great tip for getting epoxy glue off project surfaces and your fingers.

Replacing an iPod Hard Drive

During my hours in the shop it's nice to listen to music and pod casts. WorkTunes hearing protectors make that possible, even while the machines are running. (I wish they had a Bluetooth version to get rid of the chord). Eventually my iPod began to lock up and I finally got the "unhappy face" icon. After checking out the Apple website, I determined a call to Tech Support, would be necessary to see what a repair would cost on my older model iPod. Apple turned out to be incredibly unhelpful and told me I had to take it to an Apple Service Center. -Read More

Workshop Renovation Part II

Utilizing scraps from other projects is made much easier if you can find them. My old scrap bin was not only a mess and unworkable, but it was also taking up a lot of "real estate" in my cramped garage shop. I found an interesting solution in a book Workshop Projects (available Rockler Hardware) that showed a mobile wood rack. Making a few modifications to meet my own needs, I decided to build one.-Read More

Tool Review-Gunook Tool Hooks

I saw these tool holders on the "Cool Tools" DIY show and thought they might make good Christmas presents. They turned out better than I thought. The Skyhook is great for hanging my battery powered drills from my belt. The fact that it folds back out of the way, when not needed keeps you from getting caught on stuff around the shop.

The Super Hook turned out to be the perfect way to hang a nail gun "somewhere" while moving stock, etc. It is big enough to hang over a ladder rung, or your tool belt. One problem I had was once attached, I could no longer store my nail gun in it's case. Not to mention it would be expensive to add one of these to each of my pneumatic tools. Here's my solution to both problems:-Read more

Shop Tip- Making Jigs & Shop Helpers

Most commercial jigs and shop helpers are made of MDF or particle board, faced with a thin laminate surface. While this is adequate for most applications, it does have some drawbacks. It's heavy, doesn't take abuse well and is susceptible high humidity and moisture.
Looking for a better idea, I decided to try using some left over laminate flooring to make some jigs. -Read More

The Workshop Renovation Project Has Begun

A couple of years ago, I cleared out the garage to set up "cleaner and more organized" workshop. Unfortunately the adding of more floor tools and "turf battles" between my shop and Mrs. SeaWolf's storage, have resulted in and over crowded situation. Additionally, the lack of effective saw dust control, has coated everything in saw dust.

The shortage of floor space required that most of my work be done on the driveway, which is less than ideal due to weather conditions. After watching a couple of episodes of "The New Yankee Workshop" on building new work benches, I decided it was time to act. The first phase of this project was to replace the old cabinets and shelving with new custom built in storage.....Read More-

Building a Central Saw Dust Collection System Lesson

Today I came across a great video lesson on setting up a central dust collection system, in the Shopsmith Academy Archives.



The links can be found in the Saw Dust Control section of my Blog.

-SeaWolf

Welcome to SeaWolf's Home Workshop

Today I uploaded my blog web site dedicated to the Do-It-Yourselfer. I hope you enjoy the tips I've gained through my own experience and that to you contribute a few ideas of your own.

I'm used to editing web sites, but it may take a little time to figure how to format in blogspot.com, so bear with me.

My latest project is to revamp the entire garage SO THAT I CAN MOVE IN IT again. I think my envy of Norm Abram's "New Yankee Workshop" has spurred me to action. I'll keep you posted as we progress.

-SeaWolf