Hi everyone - this is my first post in a long time. Today I accumulated a truckload of box elder which, as you can see, contains plenty of flame. This tree had been cut down along a nearby road in...
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Hi everyone - this is my first post in a long time. Today I accumulated a truckload of box elder which, as you can see, contains plenty of flame. This tree had been cut down along a nearby road in...
Jeff, just FYI, the burl used for Gordon's pen cam from a Hophornbeam tree, which is quite different from a hornbeam, though both species are given the nickname "ironwood" by many folks.
Jon
Wow Gordon, that looks great. Glad you were able to put it to good use.
Jon
Some turners (not necessarily me) would give you the devil for using magnets to secure your chisels. The thought is that the chisels themselves can become magnetized, which could lead to the chisels...
Blanks have been claimed. I'm gald to see them going to a good home.
Jon
Today I was cutting up a hophornbeam burl that I had retrieved from our woods into a few pepper mill and bottle stopper blanks. It has some beautiful contrasting figure. I had a few scraps left...
The muffler almost seemed as though it melted at the point where the interior components attach to the outer box-like housing (at one of the bolt locations), leaving loose pieces of metal rattling...
I've had a Stihl 390 chainsaw for about 5 years now. I've maintained it well but I had my first experience with needing a crucial part ASAP and found that there seems to be no system in place to do...
I'm building a vanity for someone who wants one of those tip-out trays attached to the false drawer front under the sink. The hardware I've found for these always seems to show them being used with...
Mine is 24-1/2 inches wide and it works just fine. It is heavy to lift (made out of 3/4" MDF), but I feel the weight actually is advantageous when it is in use.
I'm relatively new to turning, and have been wondering if there is any advantage to a larger bowl gouge. I have 3/8" gouge that I use in 90+ percent of my bowl turning. I've been looking at 1/2"...
I just picked up/assembled my new Powermatic 3520B last night (I know...stealth gloat), but I'm not sure what to make of the power inverter box on the back of the lathe. I know it controls the...
It seems like the most popular slow-speed grinder grinder for use with the wolverine jig is the one from Woodcraft. However, they are presently out of stock. Does anyone know of another comparable...
I need to use some wipe-on poly for a large project. Minwax makes some, but it is rather expensive for a relatively small can. Can't I make my own by just thinning some regular poly? If so, what...
I am building a desk/cabinet unit for someone and they want it to have a 'cutout' for their electric baseboard heat so that it can fit flush against the wall. Anyone have any pointers/advise on this...
The hollow area between the drawer box and the ply shouldn't be an issue other than maybe having to spring for some machine screws that are a little longer than the ones that come with your hardware....
Safety considerations aside, the table probably gets to 45 degrees with the door opened (or removed).
Your best bet is to be careful in selecting individual board for the different parts of a project and cutting them to their rough lengths before beginning the machining process. If you do that, even...
This afternoon I will be laminating a piece of formica onto a table top (MDF substrate) using DAP brand contact cement. My question is how long do I need to wait before I can do the final flush...
Frank, the shelving units were built off site, The middle shelves are fixed so that they provided additional point at which to anchor the bead board. I left a 7/16 gap between the wall and the top...
Board Buddies would be a good investment before you make that next cut. I've had mine about six months and love them. Hope you're ok...Jon
A few weeks ago I finished this project. I did the fireplace/TV section last fall, then began again in March when the customer came up with the additional funds for the shelving/cabinet units. ...
A friend wanted me to make these for a rather involved project he is working on. Any ideas on what you think they are?
For size reference, the two large pieces are about 5 feet long and 2...
Thanks - just placed my order for the one at Ridge Carbide. The Freud was the right length but unfortunately is not a flush trim bit since it does not have a guide bearing. Thanks again guys.
Last fall I completed this kitchen island and finished it with ultima spray lacquer in antique white. The end panels are done with regular rail and stile construction, with kiln-dried maple rails...