Swamp Yankee on March 6th, 2009

Recently I was working on a woodworking project for Swamp Yankee Designs that required Hidden Locking Mechanisms. Here are a few of the Hidden Locking Mechanisms woodworking project resources I found:

Half-Mortise Jewelry Box Locks

No visible hardware from outside the box. Just turn the key to activate these smooth, positive action locks. Brass with steel locking [...]

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Swamp Yankee on December 1st, 2008

The perfect choice for storage of all your treasured items. The Ultimate Tool Chest is our largest tabletop chest. All drawers are felt-lined to cushion your possessions. It’s the top choice of storage chests for the discriminating connoisseur. Every Ultimate Tool Chest is built in keeping with Gerstner’s legendary tongue and groove construction.

Entire case [...]

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Swamp Yankee on November 30th, 2008

SJÖBERGS Woodworking Workbenches: The New Generation
SJÖBERGS has started a revolution in workbench design! SJÖBERGS of Sweden has been manufacturing top quality workbenches for over 80 years. They have recently redesigned their entire product line in order to meet the needs of the modern day woodworker and to take advantage of the latest manufacturing techniques. The [...]

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Swamp Yankee on November 30th, 2008

The 102′s low 12-1/2° blade angle will handle planing both face or end grain with equal precision. The 103′s blade is set at a standard 20° and will take a heavier cut. The 1-1/4″ wide, tool steel blade has been increased to a full 1/8″ thick to reduce chattering. Planes measure 5-3/8″ long x 1-5/8″ [...]

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Swamp Yankee on November 30th, 2008

The Triton Wood Rack is a multi-purpose racking system, providing generous storage capacity for wood, pipes and other long items. For both external and internal applications, the unit suits workshops, garages and sheds.

Rack provides six levels of storage, holding 110 lbs. of material per level
Shelf brackets are 12-13/16″ long, wall standards are 41″ long
Easily installed
Constructed [...]

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Swamp Yankee on November 30th, 2008

The dust created when using power tools is not just a nuisance, it can be hazardous to your health. So, whether operating a table saw, router, sander, or even a chainsaw or grinder, Triton’s Powered Respirator is the solution! It provides complete personal protection… for your lungs, eyes, ears and head. A filtered stream of [...]

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Swamp Yankee on November 29th, 2008

These heavy duty socket firmer chisels have thicker and longer sockets for added durability. Forged from a solid piece of high carbon alloy tool steel then carefully hardened and tempered for extended edge sharpness.
The best chisels available for timber framing and other demanding cutting jobs.
Blade lengths are 7″ to 8″.
Overall lengths 15″ to 17″.
Sturdy ash [...]

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Swamp Yankee on November 29th, 2008

Order Hickory/Pecan Veneer & Edgebanding at Woodcraft.com. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a furniture maker, you’ll be delighted with the result you get with this all natural wood veneer by Sauers & Co.

Pre-sanded and ready to finish
Book-matched with precision matched spliced lines
10 Mil paper backing
Consistent color
Flexible, so it’s easy to apply

Applications include furniture repair [...]

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Swamp Yankee on November 28th, 2008

Unlike the more common two-piece designs, the Incra Square will always stay perfectly square even in the toughest shop environment.

Incra’s innovative one-piece design uses the most advanced manufacturing methods available to carve out a single monolithic blade/handle body from a solid slab of hardened alloy aluminum.
Features include an extra thick 1/4″ solid alloy blade, 3/4″ [...]

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Buy WOODCRAFT – SORBY Heavy Duty Registered Chisels: Chisel, Heavy Duty, 2″

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