#tooltuesday

Here we go…. We have finally got all the info together and done much of the tweaking and improvements in order to offer Cloverdale Forge’s blacksmithing guillotine for sale. We are going to take order and get a count for a limited run of these tools.  Order list will be open for a couple weeks and then we will send out the required quantities to the cutter.  We won’t take money until we are ready to ship. At that point we will contact via email with cost of shipping calculated. Shipping first thing in the new year, we have designed this rig to hold the top at any height above the lower tool, so that its ready to go when you come from the fire with hammer in hand.   The rig is going to be shipped flat packed and is assembled with no welding, and can be assembled and reassembled to accept 2”x1/2” , 2”x 3/4”, or 2”x1” tooling… whatever works best for your needs. It can be mounted on a bench or on a hardy stem, whichever fits your work style and will come with one mild steel tool blank, (2”x3/4”) with options to purchase extras in mild steel or 4140. Let us know if you have any questions.  The link for the order list is in the BIO, or… https://www.cloverdaleforge.com/pre-order/ #tools #blacksmith #forging #bladesmith #makers #madeincanada #madeinmanitoba #guillotine #tooltuesday https://www.instagram.com/p/B5UL4N0jP3k/?igshid=9lv9qfhhbcwm

Today’s #tooltuesday shoutout goes to my indispensable collection of Kreg jigs. Seldom a day goes by when I don’t use at least one of them. #kregjig #reclaimedwood #woodworkingtools #woodworking #joinery #ReclaimedWoodGoods https://www.instagram.com/p/BwCx44WAY2a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2pw3lzhc5ust

I know it's not #tooltuesday But I wanted to give a little mention to my methods yesterday. It felt a little weird injecting wood glue into cracks with a syringe, but it really was the perfect tool for the job. Another method to correct cracks is to slather glue on one side and use a vacuum on the other to pull the glue into the crack. That's a bit messy though, and this was precision work since I can't afford to have squeeze out ruining the patina on the old wood box. After I was done, I simply cleaned up with warm water and it's ready for next time. I've added a link to a set of blunt tip glue syringes in my link tree under "tools I use". Check it out, they're inexpensive and a super handy tool to have in the shop for fixes like this. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #wood #woodworking #woodworker #woodwork #handcrafted #handmade #rustic #storage #crate #history #maker #wooden #syringe #thejawnshop

Today’s #tooltuesday shoutout goes to my beloved iPhone. While it might not be a #woodworking tool in the strictest sense of the word, I couldn’t run my little #business without it. Packed with lots of brilliant #apps, this technological marvel allows me to instantly reply to questions from potential customers, order supplies, create shipments, print address labels, create and update product listings, manage inventory, pay bills, send invoices, calculate measurements, find new sources of #reclaimedwood, play my favorite classic rock, watch “westworld” during my lunch break, and get answers to almost any question I have by starting my query with the magic words, “Hey, Siri.” Congratulation’s to “Mark’s iPhone for earning today’s “tooltuesday shoutout from #ReclaimedWoodGoods. #iphone10 #iphonex #smartphone

Today’s winner of my #ToolTuesday shoutout is the amazing Jointer Pal,” which greatly increases the speed and accuracy of my jointer blade changes. This amazing gadget uses powerful magnets to hold the blade firmly at top dead center while you tighten the nuts on the lock bars. That means the blade won’t move during the procedure, producing perfect blade alignment every time. I ordered mine on Amazon for about $34. Congratulations, #JointerPal, for receiving this prestigious award from #ReclaimedWoodGoods. You must be very excited. #tools #toolsofthetrade #jointer #woodworking #woodworkingtools #woodworkingmachinery

Today’s coveted #tooltuesday shoutout goes to the most important tool in my #workshop. Without it, my productivity would plummet and my profanity would skyrocket. So congratulations, Mr. Coffee, for winning this prestigious award from #ReclaimedWoodGoods. Now get busy and brew another cup for me! #CoffeeIsLife #CaffeineIsTheFuelOfProgress #wired