Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Upgrade to Ryobi Bench Drill Press .. SHOULD have done this YEARS ago !!!!

Standard Bench Drill; A few upgrades over the years
Main Pain in the Aspidistra .. Handle interferes with Table !!!
The Infamous 14mm Hex Socket.... 1/4" 20 tpi Set Screw.  
SOLUTION Implemented .. Works GREAT .. now I can extend table with no restrictions and still us table height adjustment.

 

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Cribbage Board-in a -Box (part 2)

Box Base in Glue-Up .. Long Sides set matching mitered end,other will be straight overlap joint. 1-2-3 Block set as stop, weight to keep board flat

Mitered End, 1-2-3 block end stop for Base aligned to 45 degree corner joint. 

Cutting 45 degree on Short side RailTop down view of cutting set-up:Dial Indicator on Mag Base: set to accurately position fence

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Making a custom Cribbage Board-in a -Box (part 1)

Cribbage Board, 3 player Lanes: Cut to Size;14 3/4" X 4": Painted, 2X Apple Red. Drilled using template. Pin holes maintain an accurate depth.....

Drill Press Upgrade:  Lab Jack used to very accurately set Drilling Depth.  Works FANTASTIC. 
Box: Base and Lid parts: Initial Glue-Up..Used Titebond II.. III tends to leave a dark residue on light wood. Cleaning Squeeze out ASAP is important.