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Luke,

I started with a bandsaw, mostly due to the safety aspect as you mentioned (I am a novice as well) and my shop area in my basement is very small. The bandsaw was my first stationary tool. ...

Howdy all,

Just tried out my Xmas present to me - Dewalt DW618 router combo set from Home Depot. Set included plunge base, fixed base, D-handle base, and edge guide for $300 CDN. This set seemed...

Howdy all,

I have seen many threads in the 'Creek discussing the various surfaces that one may use as a flat base for sharpening, ranging from jointer beds, tablesaw extensions (iron), to float...

Man,

That photo is proof of the one main things I love about living in the great white north. We don't get anything that size here!!

As far as I am concerned, you southern folks got a nasty...

Cool pix/story.


Mark: any chance your fallout shelter might also be known as your workshop?


Brian

Mike,

Beautiful :D work!!

I too have a set of shelfs on my list of "to do's" (LOML approved) that requires similar wedged mortises to secure the shelves.

The plans I found for the project...

My apologies, the last line should read:

Those of you who have turned a hobby into a carrer - are you sorry you did it because woodworking is NOW "work", or was it the answer to finding happiness...

Hi all,

I have been cruising the 'Creek for over a year, and have posted a few times. The generousity of the membership's input and experience has led me post this...

At age 32, I am already...

Bob,

My experience with both types has been that they adhere/hold about the same. Biggest difference was that you can't really roll out the gel. It is great or smaller applications with a brush...

I was going to get a sample of the wood once we get going. I was initially looking for an idea of what other (less expensive) woods might have similar grains, textures before we get to matching...

Hi everyone,

The sign shop I work in has been commissioned to build a display for the lobby of the Westin up here in Calgary. The display is to have crown molding and molding around the base that...

I didn't know heaven had internet access...

Awesome score.


Brian

Ben,

I believe you made a typo!

www.shepherdtool.com

Absolutely beautiful as always.

Brian

Any fellow Canucks out there have any experience with Craftex tools?

To be more specific, I am interested in a Craftex 14 1/2" (they call it 15") bandsaw. It is the one remaining 2003 model the...

Rob,

Thank you for the suggestion. My hat is off to you for your input. The suggestion to contact the store is, I suppose, a simple act of customer service from your persepective, but truly goes...

Believe me it was pretty darn nice to go south for Xmas to visit the outlaws (inlaws?) in St. Pete's, Florida. Wore shorts the entire 10 days. There is something to be said for warm weather.
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Tom,

Attached are a few of the reasons why we live up here where it gets cold.
-40 is truly an exception to the normal temperatures.



Brian

Snow is great!!!

However, most of you likely wouldn't enjoy this (photo below).

This was taken at Christmas up in Lake Louise (near Banff) in the Canadian Rockies. Quite amazing to be out and...

Hi Don,

Thanks for input. I guess I will make my next buy either a #6 or #7. The dealer that I buy my wood from will joint/square one edge and face of each board purchased. This should get me...

Oops,

I guess I should actually point out that this and the thread before regarding setting up shop with respect to what planes are essential are the best threads I have seen.

Not had any...

As a newbie myself to woodworking, I must say that this thread has been one of the most useful I have seen in the 10 months since I found the 'Creek.

I am on the edge of the "slippery slope"...

Noah,

I can relate to your wanting a bandsaw... I am in the middle of making a small wall cabinet for a furniture making course I took in May. I have a ways to go to complete it as I have chosen...

Awesome job!

Can't wait to build my own...course i need a shop area first.

Damn this rented apartment.


Brian

Howdy all, glad to have found this forum.

I am just starting out and am planning to build a few frame/bow saws. Can anyone offer some advice on design?

In particular I am not sure the best...