Remember how clever some people thought they were; with that predictable howler, “Time to buy a watch!”, every time someone asked the time of day? Yes, I’ve been that guy and I’m not proud of it. Fast forward to cell phones, however, and that old passé zinger’s done gone slack in the mainspring. But there is a timepiece that will never fall out of favor: the wall clock. And with a few simple tools, wood, glue and a cheap clock movement you can make your own custom wall clock in just about any shape or theme you’d like. This weekend project will be ticking in style for many years. Who’s laughing now, funny guy? That’s right; still no one. Read More
Woodworking
Milwaukee M18 Random Orbit Sander Review – Smooth Boards, No Cords
As part of our old farmhouse renovation, we’re replacing all the baseboards and trim with 3/4” oak. It’s pretty labor-intensive, but my wife and I have worked out a system that makes it a bit less painful: She sands, stains and polyurethanes all the trim, and I cut and assemble and install everything. Yes, I definitely got the sweeter end of the deal; don’t tell her. To cut down on sawdust inhalation and cleanup, most of the sanding is done outdoors. This works well, except for the hassle of finding and untangling an extension cord, and trying to avoid tripping over it and getting it tangled up in the lumber or the sawhorses. My wife’s end of the deal may have just gotten a whole lot less complicated, thanks to the arrival of a new Milwaukee M18 Random Orbit Sander. Read More
