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How to Make a Heart-shaped Ammonite Holder

I made a wood heart-shaped holder (frame?) to hold a matching pair of ammonite fossils my wife gave me when I had to move away for several months for work.

Supplies & Tools

DeWALT table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

Spray adhesive – http://amzn.to/2GUH7bJ

Craftsman 10″ Band Saw – http://amzn.to/2vHJNa0 https://amzn.to/2FztkJY

3M Peltor Optime 105 hearing protection – https://amzn.to/2SDjk7n

Porter Cable Forstner bit set – https://amzn.to/2Srx3hr

Central Machinery drill press – http://amzn.to/2zhhLln

Porter Cable scroll saw – https://www.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABLE-1-6-Amp-Variable-Speed-Scroll-Saw/50107044

Dremel 3000 rotary tool – http://amzn.to/2FJdjzf

Dremel sanding disks – https://amzn.to/2InGhVI

Titebond II wood glue – http://amzn.to/2FMQlqc

Wixey digital angle gauge – https://amzn.to/2JVpGL8

Spray lacquer – https://amzn.to/2N9P8N9

X-acto #1 Knife – http://amzn.to/1QgARaV

Contact Cement – https://amzn.to/2SxDcsu

Paste Wax – https://amzn.to/2xabw3e

Free plans – http://www.Makify.com/plans/Ammonite_Heart_Template.pdf

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How to Make a Simple Table

I made a very simple, easy to make, and inexpensive table using wood and black pipe.

Supplies & Tools

DeWALT table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

Ridgid trim router – http://amzn.to/2HDLDLY

Router bit set – https://amzn.to/2snR10f

Bosch random orbit sander – http://amzn.to/2tfhikI

Tack cloth – https://amzn.to/2VKXxLY

Formby Tung Oil Finish, high gloss – https://amzn.to/2SOV4yf

Steel wool 000 – https://amzn.to/2VNEqAT

3/4″ x 8″ black pipe – https://amzn.to/2Cdeaa0

3/4″ black pipe flanges – https://amzn.to/2CgeepI

3/4″ black pipe end caps – https://amzn.to/2Cdeaa0

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Belt/Disc Sander Restoration

I recently bought a Delta Belt/Disc Sander for $20 at a garage sale but it needed a little work. This video shows how I cleaned it up, replaced the sandpaper, and fixed a broken piece on the table.

Supplies & Tools

Sanding Belt 4″x36″ – https://amzn.to/2Opml8j

Paste Wax – https://amzn.to/2xabw3e

MP Select Mini 3D printer – https://amzn.to/2qGldTT

3D Model on Thingiverse – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3101893

Fusion 360 Mini Tutorial – https://youtu.be/DVzUl_VHB8I?t=2m21s

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How to Make a Wood Fleur-de-Lis (Anniversary Gift)

I made a wood fleur-de-lis for my wife for our 4th wedding anniversary.

Supplies & Tools

DeWALT table saw – http://amzn.to/2iaJmgT

Craftsman 10″ Band Saw – http://amzn.to/2vHJNa0

Spray adhesive – http://amzn.to/2GUH7bJ

Bosch random orbit sander – http://amzn.to/2tfhikI

Sanding drums – https://amzn.to/2L9mPxu

Central Machinery drill press – http://amzn.to/2zhhLln

Roundover router bits – https://amzn.to/2L3dxX1

Titebond II wood glue – http://amzn.to/2FMQlqc

Dremel 3000 rotary tool – http://amzn.to/2FJdjzf

Dremel 655 keyhole bit –

Spray lacquer – https://amzn.to/2N9P8N9

Jute twine – http://www.michaels.com/ashland-jute-twine%2C-ivory/10362354.html#q=twine&start=6

Rit purple dye – https://amzn.to/2udf2Z3

Rit aquamarine dye – https://amzn.to/2Jfl6oK

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How to Make a Magnetic Work Light from a Cheap IKEA Lamp Using 3D Printing and Fusion 360

This is how I took an inexpensive IKEA JANSJÖ lamp and replaced the heavy base with a magnet so I could use it as a work light on my shop tools. This video also contains a very basic Autodesk Fusion 360 tutorial where I show how I modeled an adapter that I printed on my 3D printer.

3D model on Thingiverse – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2868009

Supplies & Tools

IKEA JANSJÖ lamp (IKEA) – https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00385941/

IKEA JANSJÖ lamp (Amazon) – https://amzn.to/2J83MT9

Round base pull magnet, 25lb – https://www.homedepot.com/p/MASTER-MAGNETICS-25-lb-Round-Base-Pull-Magnets-96324/203613132

M4 hex bolt 12mm – https://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-Bolt-M4-0-7-x-12-mm-Zinc-Plated-Steel-Hex-Bolts-3-Pack-35558/100337649

M4 nut – https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-M4-0-7-Zinc-Plated-Tension-Lock-Nut-57308/202209781

Autodesk Fusion 360 – https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators

MP Select Mini 3D printer – https://amzn.to/2qGldTT

PETG filament – https://amzn.to/2HaHaoq

Leatherman Squirt – https://amzn.to/2vnWJUj

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