Craftisian Blogs

For the wheel grooves I needed a jig. Used my tractor wheel jig and made a little expansion. The pieces A,B and C are from the tractor wheel jig. P...

I started making wheels for my two cranes and aslo this new blog. Could have published it in the crane blog but preferred a new blog because you ca...

Another summer has almost come and gone. Sure, “officially” it’s not over yet, but the start of school is a change for almost everyone, whether you...

So Got a chance to rip into today. Got metal floor off and keeping it off. Could only register this trailer for 9,999 lbs. The metal floor and the ...

Very happy with my progress over labor day weekend! Bought a 5 lb box of 3 inch torx screws and went to town!!! I put 2×6×12 mudsill boards on the ...

This interview, with A1Jim, is from July, 2015 1. What is your “inspiration story” — where did your interest in woodworking all begin? I guess my f...

Recall Date: September 9, 2015 Recall Number: 15-237 Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/20...

When I last posted in this blog, I had almost finished the chevys and was feeling about ready for the classes to begin. Well ……. that may have been...

Hi WWWeb People! Well, I have totally run out of room with my little 12’ X 8’ woodworking shed, and decided earlier this year, if I’m to be in the ...

I had a very hard time choosing. There are many aspects of my woodworking that I find very enjoyable, both in the learning and in the doing. Joiner...

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Favorite Technique Challenge. You can see the entries here. And the winner of the random draw is: Cin...

Last week I made two hydraulic cylinders. The cylinders should be able to hold the crane boom in position. Therefor I additional made a “clamping” ...