by hupka | Jan 11, 2017 | Drum Sander, Information
Now and then we will have a project that requires machinery of a larger size than our shop or our budget will allow. Sometimes it’s larger counter top sized glue ups or just a huge volume of cutting boards we need done right away. This 36″ wide extreme...
by hupka | Jan 3, 2017 | Spindle Sander
Santa brought ES&S a new oscillating spindle sander with a horizontal belt sander attachment this year from Grizzly Industrial. Big fan. This will make quit a few of our regular production items easier to build as well as open some doors for future country crafts...
by hupka | Sep 23, 2016 | Information, Maple, Woodshop
This beautiful sappy maple had to come down on Thursday but I just can’t let it go to firewood. I’m bartering with the owner to allow me to mill and air dry it so that I can turn it into something that can be enjoyed for years to come. What will it be?...
by hupka | Aug 26, 2016 | Band Saw, Information, Osage Orange
I was recently lucky enough to come across some Osage Orange wood in much larger quantity than I normally find it. Generally we acquire small pieces around 1.5″ square and maybe 12″-18″ long. However the log pictured above measures over 10″...
by hupka | Aug 22, 2016 | Events, Information, Maple, Planer, Woodshop
This rough cut maple was sitting in the garage for months now soaking in the sunshine through the windows and collecting all manner of dust and dirt. I needed some clean maple the other day so I brought it down to the shop and ran it through the planer. I love using...
by hupka | Aug 18, 2016 | Drum Sander, Information, Woodshop
I’m not sure what it is about changing out the paper on our Grizzly Industrial Drum Sander that pleases me to much but I really enjoy it. This machine has taken building cutting boards to a new level; allowing me to process more material in an hour than I used...
