ToolsToday on Instagram: "The most important thing about making a tray like this with an engraved bottom, is to set your z-zero position from the same place with all tools. Then, when you set up your v-carve toolpath, set your start depth to the final depth you cut into the the tray. This ensures the v-bit carves the design correctly and will not contact the sides of the tray while doing rapid movements. The bottom of the snowflake catch all tray is now carved in and cut perfectly smooth! All to

ToolsToday on Instagram: "The walnut + brass pushpin is complete ✨ From cutting and stacking walnut, to turning, sanding, and polishing the brass to a mirror shine — this project has been a journey from start to finish. What started as an ordinary idea became something extraordinary. And this is just the beginning… the next one will be a 6’ pushpin, built at 75:1 scale, to drop on our property where we plan to build our future home one day 👀 All the tools used are available from @Toolstoday — c

ToolsToday on Instagram: "Turning the glued-up walnut and brass blank into the shape of a pushpin. It wasn’t all smooth sailing… I ran into plenty of issues along the way. But problem-solving is part of the process, and every challenge brought me closer to finishing this giant pushpin. I can't wait to show you the next video where the finish goes on, man is it pretty! Be sure to check out all tools used available from @toolstoday. -- Jet JWL-1221VS Wood Lathe, item no. 719200"