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Here's the project I recently finished: a custom fly tying box (walnut and cherry). Lots of storage space, a swing-out arm to hold 12 extra bobbins, and a hidden magnet in the base to keep hooks from falling on the floor. Last shot in this series shows it set up for use. #handtoolschool

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First corner complete on my fly tying box. Still debating what kind of panel I'll make for the bottom. #handtoolschool

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Dry fit shelf, just need to decide what to do with the top because it's a bit bland. Looking for excuses to use my new veritas combo plane, so maybe a bead along the front?

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Good round of tying today. A few prince nymphs, then 16 euro-style early black stone fly nymphs (thanks to @tightlineproductions), and 7 zebra midges

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Completed a new shelf: top and bottom shelves with sliding dovetails, two middle shelves with stopped dadoes. Shiplap back panels. This was quite a challenge for me using only #handtools and happy with how it came out. #handtoolschool

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My first sliding dovetail #handtoolschool

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Three new additions to the shop: #auriou rasps

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Installed my new @benchcrafted plane stop today. Really like it, worth the effort. #handtoolschool

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Finished the saw vise. It holds a saw tight, but haven't tested it with sharpening. Need to set up a station away from my workbench for that. #handtoolschool

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