I’m taking a class in Veneering and Marquetry at the local community college and we have a project assignment due each week. Here’s assignment #9, a 10x10 inch checkerboard. Mine has maple and ebony...
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I’m taking a class in Veneering and Marquetry at the local community college and we have a project assignment due each week. Here’s assignment #9, a 10x10 inch checkerboard. Mine has maple and ebony...
I was looking at the book "Pattie Boyd: My Life in Pictures" and saw a photo that may be of interest to members of this forum. It shows Pattie sitting behind a workbench during the remodel of the...
The next time you are in DC, check out the Kaufman Collection of Federal and Colonial era furniture at the Smithsonian. It’s fantastic! Here’s a link to the catalog....
A stew, that’s a wonderful education. Thank you for sharing it. (Ever since childhood , I’ve wondered what Neat’s foot referred to.)
Very beautiful! I’m not familiar with Rubio finishing products. Would you talk a little about them and why you chose them?
I had a basement window once (also a 1970 house) that was similar. If you rotate the little metal wings on top, the whole metal window frame should tilt down and towards you for removal. Take it to a...
You can still find the old fashioned L shaped keys. Here is a page at Grainger, for example:...
Pick up a used copy of “Woodworking With Kids” by Starr. It is a guide for parents to selecting useful but safe tools for each age group, plans for projects, and, most importantly, how to guide your...
Your generosity is awesome. I’m interested in the 6C if it’s still available. I have moved away from machines to almost all hand tool woodworking because I love the quiet (I listen to opera while I...
Not exactly broken, but I have a wonderful AEG belt sander from the mid 80’s that is falling apart from old age and wear and tear. Parts are unavailable and a similar replacement from Festool is $740!
Eric, I love that you are so supportive of new members. I joined Sawmill Creek last week and saw your post but decided not to respond because I already have a no. 7 and don’t need a second one. Like...