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makingathome
@makingathome.bsky.social
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Just a guy building things and trying things out in his garage
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I'm using the new Kreg Rebel™ pocket-hole joiner out in my driveway today to enjoy this beautiful weather. This cordless tool using Kreg's new 20 volt Ionic Drive™ battery system is great for getting projects done fast since no clamping is necessary.

#kregjig #sponsored #pockethole #joinery #joint
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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I'm trying out the Base Camp M Pro dust mask. This is a soft mask that blocks up to 99.6% of pollen, dust, fumes, smokes, and other water-based and oil-based particles. Definitely give them a try to save your lungs.

#basecampmask #dust #dustmask #filter #safety
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Today I am adding something I should have a long time ago. This is the Dust Right full-size air filtration system. The main thing is that it filters down to one micron to keep the shop, but most importantly, my lungs cleaner. Rockler sent me this to try out so it’s time to get it hung up.

#rockler
November 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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I needed a couple pieces of wood cut to 12 inches in length so I set up the SawStop Revolution miter gauge to knock these out quickly. I love how the flip stop gives you perfectly matching pieces. This miter gauge continues to impress me. Great job SawStop.

#sawstopsaws #saw #tablesaw #tools
November 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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It's time to flatten another piece of white oak. I just use the xbox controller to run the Ripper flattening bit over the wood until I have hit all of the surface. I use xfasten double sided cnc tape to hold the board in place.

#onefinitycnc #redlinecnc #highcountrytools #xfasten #CNC
November 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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I'm rounding over the edges on this Millennium Falcon catch all tray. I'm using a 1/4" roundover bit on the SawStop router table. It really cleans up the edge and gives it a much nicer feel.

#sawstop #router #tools #catchall #workshop
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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I had a problem getting the Oliver 8" jointer off the pallet. It was pretty tall and the jointer weighs about 350 pounds and you shouldn’t lift it by tables. We rolled it down a ramp of 3/4” plywood. A big thanks to my son Carter for helping.

#olivermachinery #jointer #woodworking #tools
November 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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I am unboxing the updated Oliver 8" Parallelogram Jointer with HCX Helical Cutterhead. This is model # 4235.230. This thing is a monster so I am a little nervous this is going to fit where I planned to put it. This has 36 insert cutters.

#olivermachinery #jointer #woodworking #tools #delivery
October 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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It's time to cut out this Millennium Falcon catch all tray on the Harvey Ambassador C14 bandsaw. I love how great this bandsaw works for doing quick tasks like this all the way to cutting through thick pieces of wood for resawing.

#harveywoodworking #bandsaw #tools #saw #workshop
October 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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A look at the Shaper Trace accessories I have available.

Just go to MAKINGATHOME.COM and click on Plans, Products & Files to see options.

Get Carveco and Vectric CNC files with SVG and DXF files, double or triple size 3D printed version or 3D printer file.

#cnc #scanning #scan #shaper #trace
October 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Here’s a quick install of the 80mm plug & play spindle kit from Redline CNC. This is going on my Onefinity Foreman Elite CNC. This was a super simple installation following the video on the Onefinity forum for how to install the kit. Very easy.

#redlinecnc #onefinitycnc #cnc #onefinity #carving
October 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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It’s been about a year since I got the Harvey Ambassador C14 bandsaw and the Compass RG-2 Roller Guide. Really a great addition to the bandsaw for keeping consistent pressure against the fence.

#harveywoodworking #bandsaw #tools #saw #workshop
October 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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I'm unboxing the New Einstar 2 3D scanner. This is a brand new scanner that can be run wirelessly or wired to your computer. This can create scans of a variety of items from people to metal objects, including black or reflective objects.

#einstar3d #3DScanning #scanner #modeling #3DScanner
October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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The SurfPrep POV-8 vacuum and the 5” diameter Electric Ray. I am sanding the top to get rid of the previous laser engraving.

Affiliate code MAKINGATHOME10 will save you 10% on your SurfpPrep order. See link in my bio.

#surfprep #teamsurfprep #makingsandingsexy #sanding #surfprepsanding
October 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Using a 1/16” diameter ball nose end mill to run the finishing pass on this Millennium Falcon tray. I generated the tool paths in Vectric CNC software. The Redline spindle was running at 200 ipm. I will cut the tray loose and do a sanding.

#vectric #onefinitycnc #redlinecnc #CNC #catchall
October 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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The next Millennium Falcon catch all tray is going to be made of cherry wood. I’m flattening this on the OneFinity CNC using an Xbox game pad with the Redline CNC controller. I’m using the Ripper flattening bit from high country tools.

#onefinitycnc #redlinecnc #highcountrytools #CNC #flattening
October 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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The next Millennium Falcon catch all tray is going to be made of cherry wood. I’m flattening this on the OneFinity CNC using an Xbox game pad with the Redline CNC controller. I’m using the Ripper flattening bit from high country tools.

#onefinitycnc #redlinecnc #highcountrytools #CNC #flattening
October 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Here are the three bears for comparison. One is the original that my grandfather carved 51 years ago, one is a 3D printed version, and one is the one I just carved on the Onefinity CNC with the Redline CNC controller and spindle.

#onefinitycnc #redlinecnc #CNC #carving #machining
October 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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I'm carving a catch all tray tonight and wanted to point out how great the Rowdy Roman Swinger dust boot works. I have a Foreman Elite Onefinity with the Redline Controller and Spindle. This dust boot picks up just about everything.

#rowdyromanfire #redlinecnc #onefinitycnc #cnc #spindle
October 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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I’m making some catch all trays and needed to flatten this piece of spalted maple. I’m using this ripper flattening bit from high country tools.

I love being able to use this Xbox controller to flatten.

#onefinitycnc #redlinecnc #highcountrytools #CNC #flattening
October 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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One thing I started doing a long time ago was doing a finish sanding on a satin finish with a small piece of paper bag. It always helps that finish feel much smoother by knocking down the little nibs that might be sticking up. Give it a try.

#finish #sanding #surface #finalsanding #woodworking
October 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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I thought it would be a good idea to protects this 3D bear carving so I am using this Bumblechutes Bee'Nooba wax. I'll add a second coating in a couple days.

#bumblechutes #finish #woodfinish #charcuterie #wood
October 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Time to cut off the back piece from the 3D carve on the Onefinity CNC using the Harvey C14 bandsaw. The file was created in Vectric CNC software after scanning the original bear using the Einstar Vega 3D scanner.

#einstar3d #harveywoodworking #vectric #onefinitycnc #CNC
October 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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We recently had a power outage and I was glad to have the Yoshino B2000 power station. We had a windstorm with heavy rain come through in the middle of the night that knocked the power out at 3am.

#gifted #yoshino #yoshinopower #powerstation #batterybackup
October 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Check out how great this copy of my grandfather's bear carving turned out on the Onefinity CNC with the new Redline controller and spindle.

Used Vectric CNC software to create tool paths for the 1/4" roughing bit and the 1/16-inch ball nose end mill.

#vectric #onefinitycnc #redlinecnc #CNC #bits
October 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM