So you got yourself one of those hanging air filtration thingies for your shop (yay you!). That was a smart move. Now how in the world are you going to get that heavy beast up to the ceiling? Even with assistance, they can be a real bear to hang without injury. The larger, the more difficult. Because we’d prefer our awesome readers to breathe clean air AND not be laid up in a recovery room, we bring you this simple hooks and chains method of more safely hoisting a heavy air cleaner. Even if you’re stuck doing it by yourself. Read More
Woodworking
How to Sharpen a Hook Knife – The Easy Way
Have you ever felt the excitement of getting a new tool, only to realize you have no idea what to do with it? Or how to even set it up to use? If you happened to check out my spoon carving adventure, you know that I recently had that very experience with a Morakniv hook knife. And I’m certainly not the only one to ever scratch their noggin over how to sharpen one of these bizarrely bent blades. We covered its usage in the spoon carving post. But if you have one of these wacky looking tools (or are thinking about getting one) and wonder how the heck to put an edge on it, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll show you how to give yours a razor edge, with ease. Read More
