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Slicing Gauge

My first attempt at making my own tool was inspired by the Q&A section of Fine Woodworking #189. It was relatively easy but took some time to get the right fit between the head and the sliding bar. Since I am left handed I made it for me so it will probably appear backwards to most of you “rightys”. Here are the pictures.

Madeline chillin’

Madeline chillin'

Madeline chillin’,
originally uploaded by crookedshack.

So lazy

Maddie and the guitar

The Four Day Work Week

I just saw this and could not agree more. This is something that I believe should be mandatory anyway and now that I am self-employed I am really going to try to figure out how to make this a reality. At least a half day on Friday to start.

The Four-Day Week Challenge

Constantly stressed out? Not enough hours in the day to get things done? Ryan Carson has a theory: your problem is too much work time, not too little.