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Taking a look at the Red Tail ruler set today.  This comes with a 4”, 6”, and 12” size ruler.  These are all interchangeable with the Red Tail Offset ruler, the Merlin square, and Ridgway square. swantoolgroup.com @swantoolgroup #swantoolgroup #gifted #tools #measuring

I'm using the Ripper flattening bit from High Country Tools to flatten this 8/4 piece of poplar I glued up. Save on your Onefinity order onefinitycnc.com/?ref=makingath… #onefinity #redlinecnc #highcountrytools #CNC

I broke out the Oliver 8” helical head jointer to put some square 90 degree edges on these 8/4 pieces of poplar.  That will help with a nice and flat glue up for a CNC carving.   @olivermachinery #olivermachinery #jointer #woodworking #tools #woodworker

I’m cutting some 8/4 thick poplar on the tablesaw so I can glue the two pieces together and make a wider board for a carving on the CNC. Next, I’ll take the two pieces to the joint so I get some good 90° edges for a good glue joint. #tablwsaw #wood #woodworking #saw #poplar

Loving these new SurfPrep drum sanding rolls for my drum sander. Make sure you clean them periodically to prolong their life.  I always use these rubber cleaning blocks. @SurfPrepSanding #surfprepsanding #surfprep #teamsurfprep #makingsandingsexy #sanding

It's time to add the Bumblechutes Bee'Nooba wax to this walnut charcuterie board.This is a great food safe finish for things like charcuterie boards or cutting boards. @bumblechutes #finish #woodfinish #charcuterie #cuttingboard #wood

It’s a throwback this week to one of my favorite projects, but definitely one of the most challenging. This is a marble track with 1 inch diameter marbles. Check out the other marble track: youtube.com/shorts/TvpmB1v… #marbletrack #rbs #rollingballsculpture #marblerun

If you are looking for swivel caster wheels for a project make sure you get the double locking kind. These lock the wheel and the swivel so your cart or whatever you have the casters on stays in place. #caster #swivel #lockingcaster #wheel #rolling

Tonight I'm taking the Vac-Plate & Puc Workholding Kit from Swan Tool Group for a spin. I'm using it on my CNC table since I use that a lot for things in the shop. Check out all of the great tools at swantoolgroup.com @grabotools #swantoolgroup #grabo #gifted #tools

My wife found these bear shaped bamboo bottle openers and had the great idea to laser engrave a “Bear Crib” logo that my son and his friends have in their college apartment. @xToolOfficial  #laser #laserengraving #laseretching #engraving #engrave

Today I am checking out the Ridgeway adjustable try square. It has an adjustable handle that adjusts from 0° to 45°  and locks in place. The scale on the back lets you lock in other angles as well. swantoolgroup.com #swantoolgroup #gifted #tools #measuring

I used Carveco CNC software with my Onefinity CNC to carve out the Onefinity Logo and the Redline CNC logo.  I just added the Redline CNC spindle Controller to my Onefinity. @askcarveco @OnefinityCA @RedlineCNC #cnc #bits #machining #carving #signs

The NASA Artemis carving is finished and hanging on the wall. I absolutely love how this turned out and how it looks with the side or bottom lighting. @NASA @NASAArtemis @NASAKennedy @NASA_Events #nasa #artemis #nasakennedy #artemis #carving

I'm trying out the Thermal Master P3 camera and I have to say this thing is amazing.  I wish I would have had this for my previous home and remodeling projects.

Product Link: thermalmaster.com/MAKINGATHOME #thermalmaster #thermalcamera #heatcamera #heatdetection

I'm finally putting the finish on the NASA Artemis logo and moon carving. I'm using Watco spray lacquer in a satin finish. I thought that would be best to keep the glare down on the front. #artemis #nasa #lacquer #finish #finishing

I just glued the french cleats on the NASA Artemis logo and moon carving. Now its time to sand everything before I add a lacquer finish. I'm using the SurfPrep Electric Ray 3X4 sander. surfprepsanding.com/?aff=95 @surfprepsanding #surfprep #artemis #nasa #teamsurfprep

Next on the NASA Artemis logo and moon carving project is to glue the french cleats on the back. This will let me hang the carving on the wall and easily support the weight. I'm using the Bessey EHK trigger clamps. @BesseyTools #nasa #artemis #bessey #besseytools #nasakennedy

One of the nice things about having this 18-foot multi-position ladder from Gorilla Made is being able to quickly get to hard to reach places like this area above our steps going to the second floor. @gorillamadeproducts #gorillamade #gifted #GorillaLadders #extensionladder

After about 18 years up on the wall this marble track is coming down so we can do some improvements around the house, including this bedroom. It’s still one of my favorite projects. #rollingballsculpture #rbs #marbles #toy #kineticsculpture

I'm continuing on this NASA Artemis moon and logo carving by cutting the edges off of the piece to leave only the moon's surface on the table saw.  @NASA @NASAArtemis @NASAKennedy @NASA_Events @SawStop #sawstop #nasa #artemis #nasakennedy #artemis