I purchased (ordered) this lighting fixture from Lighting Specialties. It is the Dazor Model 318A3DG classic style 3-tube fluorescent desk model. They have some modern looking versions at the same price but I like the retro style. I also like the made in USA Dazor slogan. Compared to the price of so...

 I am in the process of designing and adding a lower level working surface to my main workbench. The main bench is 36.5 inches high and that is a great height to work at the bench while standing or sitting on a stool. I have noted it is also the perfect height for the back area of a jewelers' s...

I did my first post on this subject in the Shop Notes tab of this web site: http://thehobbyistworkshop.com/jla/index.php/shop-notes/the-shop-dust-storm Now that I have the blog in place  it makes more sense to continue the story here. It seems no one is reading or at least commenting here,...

I spent a full day this weekend working on a casting project for a 50 year reunion medallion. I have been working on this project for at least six months trying to create a mold for casting for what will be hundreds of medals.  I have the design but I have been experimenting with how it sh...