The other big difference between the corded and cordless versions is the amount of participation needed to get good results. With an electric planer or jointer you set the machine and send the wood...
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The other big difference between the corded and cordless versions is the amount of participation needed to get good results. With an electric planer or jointer you set the machine and send the wood...
Thanks Scott. This will be vinyl lettering over substrate. I may go with Aluminum. I may be short on time and would like to have the convenience of the pre-painted aluminum. I'll have to check on the...
Hello everyone. I have a job coming up for three 4'x8' exterior signs. The client wants to have their info on both sides. They will be taking care of building the frame and support for the finished...
I did a post on sliding dovetails made by hand a while back. It turned out it wasn't as difficult to do as I thought. Now, the ones I did were only a few inches but I think this could work for longer...
The craftsmanship and standards of the early days is impressive, yes. But as I spend time looking at furniture built today by many current craftsmen and women in person and on the internet I know...
Hi, my name is Richard... and I have a saw problem.
$99 for TWO saws? Nice.
I've used a technique I've read about from Chris Schwarz. When squaring a narrow edge I use a cambered blade. I use my fingers as a fence to keep the same area of blade in contact as I plane. Then I...
For anyone near Indianapolis, In I would be willing to help with most hand tool use. For many of the things I don't know, we can learn together!
Gotta give my 2 cents on this one. I thought I'd try out one of the Stanley sharp tooth saws out for cutting rough stock by hand. The price was right and, although I would love a new LN, Wenzloff,...
I agree John.
If it's too expensive for you then don't buy it.
If I were to place a price on a piece of furniture that I thought reflected the work and skill required to make it as well as...
Maybe your sandpaper and first stone have a very slight dish in them, wearing away the edges just a bit. This would still show an even scratch pattern. Your fine stone may well be flat but, at that...
I use a bench grinder myself. Besides, a grinder is nice to have for many other things anyways. I just grind freehand with the stones I use for my turning tools. I grind away near the middle of the...
I did a post about housed dovetails by hand. I didn't have a dovetail plane but I found using a chisel worked just fine.
Take a look...
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Well, I finally finished and installed the sign and I think it turned out pretty nice. The PVC was easy to work with and was relatively light. I used a combination of heavy duty double stick tape and...
Well, I checked with a local sign shop about CNC routing and I'm glad I did. Wagner Signs in Indianapolis was a pleasure to work with! I met with Todd Wagner this morning and they worked with me...
Yes, I think the circle on top would look great and give it some depth. Maybe connect it all with plywood underneath somehow for the depth and cleat system. May need to check on the CNC...
Thanks Joe,
My sign supply guy just suggested Dibond as well and I may go with that. It's a good choice at half the cost! As far as the seam, I'm planning on either making it diagonal through the...
Hey everyone,
I'm making an interior sign which will be 6' x 6' to be hung on a red wall.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4659799513_e2021ef3bc.jpg
I want to cut out the logo in black and...
Using "buttons" as Harry suggested is the traditional method. Nothing wrong with that at all. It is used because you must allow the top to expand and contract with changes in humidity. Otherwise,...
The Benchcrafted vise is saweet! Be sure to post pics for us jealous ones!
I used Spax screws also and agree that they should be fine. I used the brass-looking ones with matching washers and...
What a great video! Thanks for sharing.
For those who scoff at modern, high quality tools such as Lie-Nielsen and the prices they are sold for, if you made tools to the same quality with the same...
I cannot remember the exact words of even who these words are attributed to, so forgive me. But someone said, "What I make is for other people. HOW I make it is for me."
When someone in today's...
The mortises in mine kicked my butt last summer. Just drill a bit further than you need with a forstner or bit and brace, get a big chisel, a mallet and your iPod. Take a little at a time until you...
Thanks for that, Don! I never noticed that link there. Don't you like simple, easy to understand instructions? :)
Hello, I JUST made one a few days ago! You can see how I made it here... angle jig.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4404253977_658c54b1de_b.jpg
You can use a protractor to just draw it on...