Thursday, 23 January 2025

Let the Project begin but first have you the gear?

 Ok cleared the workshop. Put all the tools in the correct place.  But do I have the right tools for the strip planked job?  Do you have enough G clamps? What about spring clamps? And of course the correct plane? and what about your thicknesser blade? Does the table saw have a sharp blade?

Question that need answers even before the first form is put on the strong back.

Below are just some of the answers to those questions.  A picture can tell a better story.

Planes

Spring clamps, Glue guns and Staple guns

Not all the Clamps

What of the standard wood working tools? See next post


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