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Aloha mai Ken. Nice to have another fellow islander here. Nice work on your studio.

Lars you're already in the islands. I'm guessing you were on the hotel Internet when you posted this thread. That's a good find for you there at Alohawoods. I have to tell you, it looks like they...

Most of the Koa actually comes from farther North on the Big Island. There's a shortage of Koa right now so prices are high. On Oahu at Martin & MacArthur, you can expect to pay around $15bf for...

I guess that all depends on how many holes you'll be cutting and what you're using it on. Pine and cedar is pretty soft so no problem there. The Lenox hole saws are good and will last you pretty...

Liquid Nails is unreal stuff. Make sure you want it there before you put it there because it's going to stay there. :D They make Liquid Nails to hold up entire walls. Strong stuff it is. It comes in...

Isn't a straight edge as good as the tools that are going to cut that same edge? Unless you're using it to check for trueness, isn't "real close" good enough? And like Bill said, don't you need...

Wow Phil I really appreciate what you're doing for me. I'll let you know when I get it and try it on some projects. I hope you put your return address on it so I can do something for you in return.

My personal favorite, and I'm being biased here, is when the oil hits super curly Koa. It's enough to make me see cross-eyed :D

A lot of acronyms apply elsewhere on the Internet but I found that woodworkers have a language all of their own. Here are a few that I can remember.

MS: Mineral Spirits
RAS: Radial Arm Saw
IMHO:...

Sorry to hear about your friend Scott. I hope he gets better real soon. We tend to take life for granted sometimes until something like this happens to you. I have a young son and I can't imagine how...

You're right Mike, there is such a thing. I've never used it personally but I know it's available.

I have to agree with you there Frank. For a small job, it is easier to use a wheelbarrow than to drag out the mixer. But here in lies the question. What is considered a "small" job? Actually for...

Phil that small bottle will do just fine thanks. I never thought about whether I wanted to fill the pores or not. I normally just leave it the way it is. I'll use it on a small box I'm working on...

I agree with Scott. If he's a user, than the answer is no. But if it's an honest request, I'd be there.

Yup DD, if we indeed work together, you'd be surprised what can be accomplished. Remember...

Wow thanks Phil. You do know I live on in the middle of the Pacific right? :D

Yup Jim you're so right. Sometimes you wonder now days if anything has real wood in it or as you say, just pictures of wood glued to it. If fact, I've seen some veneer things that are so thin, it's...

Man that's a lot of Bondo!

Hmm 1/3 hp does seem a little weak and maybe that's why it was so cheap. But hey, if you can get a few projects worth out of it, then IMHO it was worth the price saved in sweat. Stu is correct that...

Hey Phil, I tried a blend of that concoction you mentioned, but with a little different blend because I didn't have the same stuff available. It came out pretty good. I think if I experiment a little...

Oh a "Potting" bench! I thought you meant a "Potty" bench for the little woman :D

Hey Nick thanks for posting this thread. I just bought that same planer, a used one, and I'm having the same problems with tear-out on Koa.

I've never heard about wetting down the wood between...

The fact that you choose to stay independent is a testament to the type of person you are. In my opinion and of others here, is that you maintain your integrity level at the utmost. Your words will...

Not only will it work, but it will look great. There are so many types of pavers out there now, you have a veritable smorgasbord of choices. :D

Hmmm in my opinion, which doesn't mean much, mixing wood and water/steam isn't a very good idea. Yes you could probably take all the preventive measures "water proofing" the Pergo, but the "what...

Frank please don't be offended by this, but you are a dinosaur :D It's like using a handsaw to cut all the wood for your house! Yes people do it, but why? :rolleyes:

I would 100% absolutely...