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The Right Tool

This is more of a rambling thought. I just published a post over in Shop Notes I called Swing Shift LW Casting. Don't click the link yet, you will loose this page. If you haven't read it, check it out (later). What I am thinking about is the large number of special tools that I am accumulating in my...b2ap3_thumbnail_cleaning-clip-art-RetroCleaningBroomGraphicsFairy21.jpg
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Define: Good Day

It's been raining since about noon on Saturday. It is still raining same time today (Sunday). For Texas that is a good day. We have been in a drought for many years. But still, it is dark and gloomy. But then that makes the sunny days even better. Temperature is good too at 77. It's been hovering at...b2ap3_thumbnail_DSC04718.jpg
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Loving the Foredom EM-1

This is a review I posted in the RioGrande web site: I have Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) and I can't feel the standard foot pedal controller very well. I can make it work with difficulty and weird foot and leg positions. This EM1 is the solution. Solid feel., heavy weight, this controller feels like q...b2ap3_thumbnail_photo.jpg
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PV Jr PanaVise

I bought an alternative head for my standard 301 PanaVise called the PV Jr. I have posted a complete review here in Ramblin' Dan's Workshop.  I thought it might be a bit more useful than the "standard" 303 vise type head. PanaVise actually makes a lot of optional parts or variations in holding ...b2ap3_thumbnail_DSC04686.jpg
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Update to Wax Carving Bench

I just added a few more pictures and updated the Wax Carving Post in the TOOLS section. I installed a Foredom tool hanger on the right side. The base bracket is too large to fit on the top edge and there was no existing place on the side that was suitable. I created a new bracket from a 1x4x18 in re...b2ap3_thumbnail_DSC04670.jpg
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