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Nails are something that we take for granted in this age of plenty, I remember my grandad spending many a rainy afternoon in the shop on the farm straightening used rusty nails some fifty years ago. He said we were lucky to have pails full of nails and would recount how at one time, when nails were made by hand, buildings would be purchased and demolished just to acquire the nails.
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A Woodworker's Bench Notes, your source for plans, jigs and information

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A site for all woodworkers from experienced to novice, offers plans, shop jigs and much information, including an online catalogue.

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Advertisement Books Free Plans Humour Info Links Pay Plans Software Shop Projects Tool Recalls <!-- google_ad_client = "pub-8512366746702172"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel = ""; google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_text = "000000"; google_color_url = "008000"; //--> A Woodworker's Bench Notes is a collection of plans, jigs and information that I have accumulated over the years. The information contained in this site is offered with the assumption that the reader has a basic knowledge of tool use and safety procedures, see disclaimer at bottom of page. I will be happy to respond by email to any further inquiries on the information given here. As a matter of policy I try to refrain from endorsing or condemning products, there are discussion groups listed on the Links Page where this is covered in much depth. This site is in a constant state of development so please bookmark it so that you can easily return to see the latest updates. For anyone just starting out in woodworking as a hobby I have another site "Sawdust Making 101" which has information on getting started and plans for simple projects. For more project ideas visit Absolutely Free Plans a site that has an index to hundreds of free plans as well as woodworking clip art for making your own patterns. If you need information on home or auto repairs, want to try a new craft or hobby then try Do-It-101.com. I am also pleased to be involved with a family project that covers most home crafts and hobbies, Timeless Treasure Trunk, which includes sewing, knitting, crochet and scrapbooking, needless to say I am contributing mostly to the workshop related pages. Frank Campbell    <!-- google_ad_client = "pub-8512366746702172"; google_ad_width = 200; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "200x90_0ads_al_s"; google_ad_channel = ""; google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_text = "000000"; google_color_url = "008000"; //-->   var sid = 'AF078'; <!-- google_ad_client = "pub-8512366746702172"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel =""; google_color_border = "336699"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--> Web benchnotes.com Bookstand Tabletop bookstand. Sanding_Block Handy rainy day project. Decorative Hinges Make your unique hinges. Sawhorse Wide topped sawhorse. Disk_Sander Easily made from odds and ends. Shelf_Hole_Drilling_Jig Evenly space holes in assembled shelf. Drill Press Stand Made from file cabinet. Skillsaw Cutting Guide Board Jig for making straight cuts with skillsaw. Heart_Stand Three legged, three shelf stand. Strip Cutting Gauge Guide to cut multiple thin strips the same width on a table saw. Heart Wheel 4 1/4" wheel jig. Table_Saw_Cut_Guide Helps to make accurate cuts on a table saw. Keyhole_Slot_Guide Router cuts keyhole slots to hang projects. Taper and Straight Edge Jig Easy to make combination jig. Mini_Wishing_Well Stands 30" tall, base is a planter. Vee_Block Useful for drilling and cutting dowels. Pergola Gate Topper Dress up a gate. Wedge Clamps Effective emergency clamps. Picture Frame Clamp Simplifies gluing up picture frames. Build Your Own Web Site Put up a site to show your work! Router Dado Guide Cut exact width dados with a router. Practical Mechanics For Boys This book takes the beginner through a comprehensive series of practical shop work, in which the uses of tools, and the structure and handling of shop machinery are set forth; how they are utilized to perform the work, and the manner in which all dimensional work is carried out. Online Reprint from Do-It-101.com Free Mission Style Furniture Plans fromVintage Internet Plans These are plans from a 1912 Popular Mechanics publication "Mission Furniture and How to Make It. Each plan has basic instructions and .pdf downloadable drawings.   Plans from Furniture Plans.com       Radial Arm Saw Table Rebuild Project Replaced Table on Dewalt Radial Arm Saw Home Built Router Power Feed Made from salvaged speed reduction motor. Sears Companion Lathe Page Sears mini metal lathe repair. Table Saw Arbor Bearing Replacement Craftsman Contractor saw repair. Table Saw Fence Project T - Square style rip fence I built. Visit To The Farm Trip down memory lane and the tools my father built. CUSTOM SHOP SIGNS Order from Woodcraft.com About Nails What and why is 2d and more. Geo Shapes How to draw stars, hexagons, octagons etc. with a compass. Air Nailers 101 The basics and kinds of nailers available. Laying Out an Ellipse Easy method for making pattern Coping Joints How to make coped moulding joints. Lumber Dimensions and Terminology S4S, Board Feet, 4/4 explained Cutting Boards Materials to use and how to clean and maintain them. Pattern_Making A few hints on making patterns. Fastening Table Tops Clips and dados allow top to float. Thread Cutting Basic use of taps and dies. Finding_Centers How to find center or mid point. Tips and Tricks of the Trade Tips, tricks and shortcuts Formulas Help to calculate area, capacity, etc. of common objects. Finishing Tips and Supplies Information and supplies from Rockler. Gear and Pulley Speeds Finding pulley and gear sizes. Sawblades 101 How they work and what to look for in a blade. Custom-Made Picture Frames Tips and supplies to make your own. Woodworking FAQS Frequently asked questions. Home Sawmills Saw and dry your own lumber. Marking and Measuring Basics Get tight square joints. Using a File Proper method to file steel. <!-- google_ad_client = "pub-8512366746702172"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text_image"; google_ad_channel = ""; google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; google_color_link = "0000FF"; google_color_text = "000000"; google_color_url = "008000"; //--> Macintosh Software Freeware and Shareware Boardfoot Calculator Calculate boardfeet for a project, download CADintosh 2D-Cad program for techincal and architectual drawings. download       PC Online PC Software SketchList 3D Furniture Design SoftwareDesign projects like the pros! 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