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- Grinding wheels adapter for drills ：Mr. Matsushima
- Introduction of Blade Sharpening Guide and Western-style plane of Record ：Mr. Dalton
- Introduction to Making a Rabbit-Pull Toy ： Mr. Umemura
- Making Woven Cutting Board： Mr. Ueda
- Release of aluminum extruded products： Mr. Yazu
- Introduction improved the traditional blade honing guide. ： Mr. Kato
- Making hingeless box and lid using a rabet joint：Ms. Moroi
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Grinding wheels adapter for drills ：Mr. Matsushima
Mr. Matsushima announced a commercially available adapter for attaching circular grinding wheels, buffing wheels, and similar accessories to drills. While mounting discs on grinders requires a special wrench, this adapter functions similarly. You tighten the disc onto the adapter using that wrench. Then you attach it to a drill or drill press for use. It seemed so convenient that many members expressed interest in purchasing one, so Mr. Matsushima agreed to buy them in bulk. We are looking forward to the next meeting.
Introduction of Blade Sharpening Guide and Western-style plane of Record ：Mr. Dalton
Mr. Dalton presented two items. The first was a sharpening guide. The original is made by Woodpecker in the US. The second is a C-country copy that’s an exact replica. But it’s rated as the best. Poor Woodpecker, I feel a bit sorry for them.
The second is a Western-style plane. It’s made by the British company Rocord and is already discontinued. It was apparently manufactured for students to use in technical classes, but there’s almost no difference from non-student models. However, it has a handle attached to the side and screw holes drilled into the plane’s side so it can be used horizontally with a shooting board.
Introduction to Making a Rabbit-Pull Toy ： Mr. Umemura
Mr. Umemura crafted a wooden toy where the rabbit in the photo wiggles its bottom up and down when rolled. The original design was by woodworker Koubou Dou-sama, and he enlarged it to 1.5 times the height and width. Improvements included wrapping leather around the wheels for quieter movement on hardwood floors. The round tail spins around, making it a delightful toy for children. This was his first time making toys for toddlers, requiring special attention to prevent accidental ingestion of small parts and ensuring the safety of the finishing oil.
Making Woven Cutting Board： Mr. Ueda
Mr. Ueda presented his method for making wavy parquet cutting boards. When two boards are stacked and cut into a wave pattern with a band saw before being joined, a slight gap inevitably forms. To solve this, he explained that inserting a thin board matching the thickness of the band saw blade into the curved section allows for a gap-free curved joint. His presentation focused on how to create this thin board. Click the above to view the video uploaded to YouTube.
Release of aluminum extruded products： Mr. Yazu
Mr. Yazu released his stockpile of extruded aluminum profiles. Because they offer remarkably high straightness, they can be used as straight edges for L-angle bars and flat bars, leading to them selling out in no time. He also introduced a homemade trimmer table clamped to a bench vise. An aluminum fence was used there as well.
Introduction improved the traditional blade honing guide. ： Mr. Kato
Mr. Kato improved the traditional blade honing guide. He replaced the single roller with two bearings of the same size. This makes the blade less prone to tilting during sharpening, allowing the cutting edge to be sharpened straight. He also mentioned that thin chisels can be stabilized by first clamping them between pieces of wood and then clamping that assembly in the guide.
Making hingeless box and lid using a rabet joint：Ms. Moroi
Ms. Moroi crafted a hingeless box and lid using a rabet joint with hand tools, based on a design featured in the American woodworking magazine Popular Woodworking. The lid incorporates a panel resembling a beach scene, created by pouring epoxy resin. The key feature is the hinge-free mechanism for opening the lid. Visitor
