How to bend wood like this - Outdoor furniture project

Looking for a new project to do. I've been spending a few months upgrading the workshop / fixing minor annoyances, and really need to actually build something. I ran across this in a magazine ad. The furniture is supposedly solid teak, though I don't think that will be in the cards for...

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...

How many miles do you get out of your car brakes?

I drive a 2006 Toyota mostly on the highway. It has 90,000 miles with the original brakes. I don't hear any squealing on the brakes and they work fine. What do you think?

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...

Build a case for some chisels?

At least one that looks better than this? I think I can build something a little bit better than that plastic blister pack... Maybe take a plan from Paul Sellers Masterclasses, and build a case? and.. Will have to change a couple sizes...

Pencil Sharpeners

I just ordered a dozen pencil sharpeners for 12$ from Amazon. These should last me through the small project I have on the back burner.:D

Bogus Norton Anti-Virus purchase

"Un-used resources" are not in a permanently unused state.
They are like money in the bank. I may not need it at the moment, but when

Off Topic Distractions

To be followed by "senior way of life"

Off Topic Distractions

^^^^This is soooooo true!^^^^

Sawmill Creek website

I noticed that the link you posted isn't quite formatted the way that I use to access the Creek. Try this link instead, https://sawmillcreek.org//forum.php

Making screen panels for a lake view

I don't question your experience with poplar heartwood, Mel, but it just isn't available here as such. I have read elsewhere of old growth poplar being

SC Pig-Picking