Time for some levity

With all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.

How much does a shop build add to property value?

For those of you who've built a shop, how much value did it add to the property? For instance, if a shop costs $150k, can the property value increase the same? Less? More? I know there's many variables. Thought maybe some of you have been through this, having built a shop then had property value...

MRI Question

My doc tells me I need an neck MRI to diagnose some arm pain that may be starting in the neck. On the phone the MRI facility asked me if I had ever been involved with "metal grinding". Of course as a woodworker I've sharpened tools on a wheel, drilled holes in metal etc. I'm hoping to get more...

Major upgrade- Grizzly 24” bandsaw has arrived

I will do a video once we get the 3-phase wired up, but here is how big the 24” 7.5hp Grizzly bandsaw is. No photos I found online really showed the true size. For anyone wondering if it will fit in the shop- it is 83.5” tall. The crate adds about 6” (4” pallet and 2” additional crate height.)....

cope and stick micro shaker?

has anyone done a cope and stick micro/skinny shaker setup, or is the consensus that it's always a miter wrap? i talked to Great Lakes a while back, and they hadn't seen it (or at least my rep hadn't), curious what others have done. i would much, much rather make them on the shaper than at the...

Looking for feedback before I buy an Avid CNC

Good day all. I appreciate the time to read and give feedback. I think this is the right machine and price, but want feedback. The time has come. I need a CNC to stay competitive and I also just want to create in new ways. I have “non-buyers remorse” for stopping bidding on a beautiful 5x10...

Lie Nielsen Socket Chisels

I've made a lot of handles for socket chisels, both antique and modern. The antique chisels with the rough interior sockets hold a handle well - I never

Lie Nielsen Socket Chisels

Time will tell, those two above were fitted as just a few weeks ago.

Were your handles fitted?

Lie Nielsen Socket Chisels

I've had loose handles on my (gen1) LN's with the same frequency as my vintage socket chisels.

Using a lumber to look like White Oak

I have used ash in the past to get the "look" of white oak. I felt that the extra effort at getting the color right was not worth the difference

Finishing Santos Mahogany

Thanks Jamie, however I'd prefer to use either hard oil or Rubio on this project.

SC Pig-Picking