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I am about ready to glue up the five boards that will become the seat of the rocking chair. A couple questions:

1. Is there any advantage to using epoxy for the glue up? I've used titebond II...

I've just discovered these folks right outside Louisville, KY: http://www.bagdadlumber.com/

They mill local logs, kiln dry and do custom orders. They may be able to handle your needs.

Thank you both for the response.

Brent, with regards to experience I'm a self taught, garage sawdust maker. Much of the furniture I've done has been my variation of a mission theme, meaning...

I'm preparing to start work on a Maloof rocker and would appreciate any advice from those with paste experience. I'll be using Charles Brock's plans. This past weekend I purchased several 12/4...

You're not alone on this one. Last year I made the same mistake. I had just mounted a blank but forgot to check my belt and pulley setup. When I hit the power the blank went flying. I was missed...

The boards are gorgeous. I've done a number of cribbage boards but none compare to this beauty. That is heirloom material for sure!

I have cherry kitchen cabinets that were finished with catalyzed lacquer just last year. The finish has started to turn milky in the last month.

Is there any known fix? Can they effectively be...

I was cleaning the band saw and began to vacuum the bottom case. After one swipe of the nozzle this cool strata appeared. Like rings in a tree I was able to look at several months of projects at...

Wow - what a phenomenal photo. The finish is perfect. Being out doors it has picked up the surrounding light and now looks translucent. I love the contrast of grain to reflected sky.

I picked up a bottle last week at Rockler that was formulated specifically for salad bowls and cutting boards.

These are stunning. The lines flow beautifully with the plane bodies.

I’m looking for ideas for the finish on a Manzanita bowl. This piece has a wide range of colors from light tan to dark burgundy and I would like to retain all of the colors and the detail of the...

Like any good experimental work start with a process in mind and go at it one step at a time in order to eliminate problems one at a time. I’ve used link belts for several years now and they seem to...

Enco has a set of four engineer squares for $27.99. I pick up a set of these recently and really like them. Here's the link:
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This is the cradle I just completed for our first grandchild. The wood is quarter sawn white oak and it was assembled using mortis and tenon throughout. The tenon wedges are ebony and pink ivory. The...

Wow – absolutely gorgeous! Color contrast really makes it pop out.

I've had my Talon since Christmas and have had a total blast with it. This chuck is so versatile. The jumbo jaws are also a nice addition.

I know what you mean John. This is the first year that I’m looking forward to trimming the trees around the house. I’ve already bought end sealer anticipating some good stuff. My wife is afraid...

Hi Jess,

I’m a fellow San Diegan, out in the Lakeside area. I’m not sure about Locust trees but I do have a mature Californian Pepper Tree that I have turned from. The leaf structure is the same...

Sorry to hear about the lost point. Has is slowed down your turning though?

It sure would be cool if these digits would grow back. I guess that's why we come equipped with ten.

Thanks Wilbur. The regenerative drive came with a potentiometer for speed control and can be wired for forward and reversible with neutral in the middle. I’m planning to put a small control box on...

Hi All,

I am thinking of changing my old Delta 1460 to a variable speed drive. It sure would be nice to slow it down some when I get a big chunk of wood spinning. While a new Oneway sure would...

Thanks Alex,

I'm inspired and looking forward to attempting an egg. Let's hope I don't end up with egg on my face or worse like humpty dumpty:)

I haven’t done this but have seen it done – would a couple of dovetail key’s provide stability?

This is my daughter, Victoria, turning her first bowl while home on Christmas break from University in Seattle. She has a natural delicate touch with a bowl gouge that required very little sanding. ...