I posted pics and info about the cutting gauge I made this weekend in the projects section. Check it out here.

The first woodworking class last night was fun, though there was plenty of administravia to attend to, so we didn’t do nearly as much chisel sharpening as I would’ve liked. I got all but one of the tools I need for the class – the outstanding tool is a marking/cutting gage, and I’m thinking of just making my own. We’ll see how it goes.

While browsing the ‘net reading about marking gages, I came upon this gem of a description of a marking gage patent:

There are good ideas, there are not-so-good ideas, there are really bad ideas, and then there’s this thing.

It is pretty funny looking.

A few years ago, I went to the Ig Nobel prizes (brought to you by the Annals of Improbable Research) and saw clips from the riotously funny Project Grizzly. After only four years, I’ve broken down and purchased the video from Amazon. It should be here soon, and I’ll have to find a way to contain my excitement until then.

Which reminds me, the Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony is coming up – Thursday October 2nd at Harvard. Definitely go if you can (I’ve got class).