Wood Whistle
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Wood Whistle

Making your own Wood Whistle is a simple, fun project. The whistle can be constructed using the dimensions given or by using the paper pattern at the construction article: http://woodgears.ca/reader/walters/whistle.html I used oak, which is fairly porous. A denser, tighter-grained wood might be a better choice....

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C&R Grain Solid Wood Wheels Part 1
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C&R Grain Solid Wood Wheels Part 1

Construction Article: http://woodgears.ca/reader/walters/cr_wheels.html Making solid wood clock wheels using circumferential and radial wood grain orientation to minimize the chance of having the wheel split or distort due to climatic changes. In a discussion regarding how to make a wood gear using segmented wood...

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Solaris Clock Wheel Review - 1 Year Later
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Solaris Clock Wheel Review - 1 Year Later

Various Clock Projects: http://woodgears.ca/reader/walters/clock_wheels.html It has been well over one year since the Segmented Radial Grain (Radial) and the Circumferential And Radial Grain (C&R) wheels were made for the Solaris Clock. This is a review of how they have stood up to seasonal changes while inside my...

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Shop Vac 5 Gallon Cyclone Separator Part 2
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Shop Vac 5 Gallon Cyclone Separator Part 2

Construction Article: http://woodgears.ca/reader/walters/cyclone.html Home made cyclone separator easily made from wood in the home workshop. This cyclone will make shop vac cleanup easier and will maintain full air velocity through the shop vac while extending motor life through maintained cooling.

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