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this is the biggest and longest one I have ...

All pliers back in the drawer now.

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Nagtataka ako bakit masyado daw madumi yung filter the vacuum nung nilinis .... yun pala puno na dust collector.

There was a time when I checked and planned to get an Oneida system. But on second thoughts why change something that works.

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I need more drawers ......

The wood shop floor is cleared a bit so it makes movement much easier

the board did not fit the CMS .... iba talaga pag SCMS .... sige CS na lang

These will be long and wide drawers ... enough space to store more stuff

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Some shop activities from time to time ... bike maintenance ... locking rear brakes

stuck up piston ... layo ng bilihan ng parts Caloocan pa.

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While at it I took some pics of my personal auto tools ... Gerald and other mechanics ( working in the garage from time to time ) have their own set of basic tools in another toolbox.

Sockets Drawer

Pliers Drawer

Drive and Impact tools

Screwdrivers

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Files , scrapers and misc stuff

Obstruction Wrenches

Torx, Torx plus and Hex tools

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break time ... post ko muna mga pics nakuha ko ... newbies will appreciate this ...given the proper setup it's easy to make simple drawers

Table saw is enough already to dimension plywood stocks .. I don't have a SCMS so I just used a miter gauge

dadoes for the bottom

I choose Kreg pocket holes for ease and speed of build.

This Bosch gift feels so much better to use if loaded with a slim pack battery ... more balanced now IMO.

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Kreg screws drive tools. The black screwdriver is a Unior #2 square drive screwdriver available at Panda. The bottom one is a Gearwrench ratcheting T-handle.

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Most of these operations had already been posted one way or another. I hope I'm not boring our old time colleagues with these repeats. Please bear with me on this while we support Cab1 build it's own archive much like we did for our other favorite forums.

When I purchased my Kreg Master pocket hole jig the K4MS was already out in the market. However I still went for the soon to be phased out K3MS model because I wanted the clamping lever to be in the front rather than in the back of the jig. It makes it easier to operate specially when drilling larger panels as one does not have to reach out to the back to clamp the stock. There are inherent compromises on this front lever design as the K4MS has a higher clamping force suitable for production type pocket holes. None the less it does not mean that the K3MS is inferior.

Kreg K4MS

http://www.amazon.com/Kreg-K4MS-Jig-Master-System/dp/B0044BBOQK/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1341327839&sr=1-2&keywords=kreg+k4

Kreg K3MS

I always want to check my jig calibrations each time I work on it.

First I check the drill bit depth stop to make sure that it corresponds to the thickness of the stock I will drill ... in this case 3/4". Tighten the collar properly so the bit does not slip.

Next I adjust the pocket hole jig position on the base for proper stock thickness ...

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As a final check I insert the drill bit to see if all is well .. with the bit just raised up a tad from the base at full entry position

Seems like all is well so I drill the first pocket hole ...

then wrapped up the job for all the side stocks to be used for the 2 drawers I'm building ...

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Plywood is one of the easiest materials to work with when building projects. The reason is it's already flat enough that dimensioning becomes more easier. Heck, a lot of our Master woodworkers here started with plywood when they were newbies themselves.

It's a good idea to get a good framing square ... one of the first lessons I learned when I started cutting plywood was to avoid Parallelograms .. unless I needed one.

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=parallelogram&hl=en&client=firefox-a&sa=G&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ei=yPDzT3fojZkF0uuNhwU&ved=0CFoQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=633

A circular saw is also a newbie's first tools acquisition. Just don't go around finding the biggest one you can find unless you have a specific use for it. Find something light and small probably in the 6 1/2" blade size. Then build a sled for it for ease of cutting. Several sleds in different lengths would come in handy.

Here I cut the 1/4" bottom for my drawers build.

My favorite go to woodworking clamps ... Irwin Quick Grips in 6" size

Since I have a clamp hanger now I know where to find clamps when I need one. I just place them back here after each use so I will know exactly where these are specially during a work in progress. A little organization can go a long way ....

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Dry fit the drawer before final glue up and screws install and making sure all measurements are as planned

want a good tape measure ? .... then try a Tajima

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I like to sand down my Wip before assembly. Easier to do than if the pieces are already together.

A good dusk mask is an excellent investment ... safety first.

Sanding Block

Now that's better ...

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If working in a confined shop like mine it's a good idea to connect the power sanders to the vacuum cleaner or better yet a dust collection system.

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Now here's the fun part ... assembly .... Kreg time

Support the wood parts to be screwed ... clamps, stopper blocks or whatever so these wont get misaligned while driving the screws

Wala na yatang Elmer's glue sa market ... mag Titebond na tayo next time hehehhehe

If you're going to use a drill driver it is best to set the clutch to the correct torque settings. Over tightening the Kreg screws does more harm than good ... for plywood a manual screw driver might even be better.

Always check for alignment .... if the stocks are prepared well then these should self align with little or no tweaks.