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The BF/MFT Workbench Build – Part 2

Man… I feel like this video is long and drawn out. I don’t know if it’s because I’ve watched the clips so many damned times while editing or if it really is that bad. In any regard, here it is… In this issue, I get the foundation of the bench finalized with systainer drawers, traditional drawers, and finally – an MFT work top. The next an final installment is when all the fun stuff will happen – building a fence, adding a really trick guild rail pivot, and other things for jigs, etc… So, stay tuned! See Comments on the …

The BF/MFT Workbench Build – Part 1

So I’ve had this design in my head for a while and have been wanting to build it ever since I built my last systainer cart. Essentially, it’s just a 4′ by 8′ MFT table built from 80/20 and featuring a ton of storage. I’m still working on it, but the footage was piling up and I figured I should just release it in two parts. Once I get part 2 done, I’ll release build plans, show some finer details, and answer any questions y’all might have. I will say though – this thing is infinitely more usable than a …

Iris Drawing Tool

For some damned reason, I’m always having to draw circles in the shop. Sometimes I’m making gaskets, sometimes I’m rounding corners, sometimes… You get the idea. Typically, I use a compass or one of those plastic sheets with tons of holes in them scribed with their sizes. Both methods work just fine for me… Neither are as elegant as this gorgeous little drawing tool. Details here. See Comments on the forum.

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Reviews & Features

The Milwaukee Chuck

So I am a Milwaukee guy… Not because of any kind of brand loyalty, but simply because I’m tied to the battery. About five years ago, I bought a 2604-20 M18 drill. It has served me well. Really well. But the chuck has ALWAYS sucked on this thing. It slips, it tears up bits, and has jus generally failed since day 1. Anyhow, after tearing up yet another bit today I decided to test the water here on the Garage Journal. Does anyone else have this issue with their Milwaukee chucks? Or is this just an issue with my older …

Old Crap

When I need a “new” tool, my first inclination is ALWAYS to seek out the old. I just like the texture of age… Sometimes, obviously, I don’t have the time to refurbish or need the technology of new and have to go to market. But if it’s a tool that works as well aged as it does shiny, there’s no question which direction I am gonna go.

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