I think a number of woods are played down to boost sales of other woods more expensive. I trust what I’ve seen more than some of the
books, and I think that’s the way of many. That makes for...
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I think a number of woods are played down to boost sales of other woods more expensive. I trust what I’ve seen more than some of the
books, and I think that’s the way of many. That makes for...
Green (in color) poplar is pretty durable. Used a lot of it in employments making stuff for exterior use. Some contractors doing
high grade work, will ask for it , much better than some more...
It’s possible that it might have some sap edges. But I haven’t heard or read about defects. Redwood is soft , I’ve seen it cursed and
thrown out ‘cuz people didn’t know it was so soft. But….when...
Ipe is real good. I have an Ipe deck , don’t remember when I made it. Probably at least 20 years ago. But I wouldn’t put one deck over
another one without the upper one sloped and covered with...
Plywood, covered with light canvas glued down with Titebond 2 or 3 . I prefer 2. Paint it , it will last . Nothing new, goes back to
at least 1890 s . Was used on wooden ship hulls. Easy to...
Make him the ,Head Of Garbage and Refuse Department, “ Make him an offer he can’t refuse”
Beautiful piece ! But what really makes it desirable to all , is it is lean . People used to like deep pieces , now they don’t.
Lot of them were cut up to make newer stuff.
I have worked in big mills with a lot of stock ,some keep air dried because people ask for it.
Ask them if they are selling some air dried. They will certainly give you an answer.
Seen a lot of drawers with wood strips on low side . I think they were scared to make the drawers too tight .
But, was it kiln dried ? Or just air dried ? Some don’t like kiln dried because the color is not as good as air dried.
I think they just want you to enjoy the experience ! They follow Martha Stewart’s guidance. Lightning might be a reason, too.
I’ve worked with old timers who always worked with air dried walnut. I haven’t forgotten that, because they were always talking about it.
They never left out the, “ Kiln dried doesn’t have the good...
I had an MRI just ,maybe two weeks ago. They were looking for bad stuff ! Why can’t people be more upbeat ? I’m old and
getting some kind of vertigo. But I would rather crawl than use a...
I always liked the window awnings , now they gather ….yawnings. AC cooled down the fad.
For only $ 461.99 ! Get ‘em while they got ‘em !
The gov -ment don’t allow no GOOD Paint . I would use painted canvas covering . Old ,and still works. The canvas soaks up paint
and becomes stronger, and gives Cush . Some years ahead ….you...
MORE great stuff ! Mike , I think some have fixed that ‘kickback’ by drilling a hole in the back of the case, That makes for air
de-compression. I’ve seen it in old furniture.
Lot of the old pattern makers vises have been broken. So any of them can break . I was always told to use only enough pressure to
hold the work. I’ve seen old timers be careful with tightening ...
I used a black lawn and garden bag, in 2 ply mode and enjoyed it all. I enjoy noon marks more, it’s a show every sunny day.
This town has a 90 foot pyramid noon mark with a special feature . ...
Pretty sure I haven’t seen one like that before ! The wood looks likes the old cloth on new Radios and Television, but it’s stronger
and harder to make ! Clever , interesting stuff.
If you have the directions read them . Then let us interpret what….anything means . I think that used correctly they are safe , any
thing that is not clear will be answered here.
YES , but some of the lesser art work can be painted over ,and the steel will not have been eaten up by rust. I think even Mike
Angelo painted over some of HIS work. Can’t resist posting my...
Thanks ,Eric but I’m retired ….so I started hoarding a long time ago. You can also cut the saws down between any bent sections and
make smaller saws . If you don’t want to re- tooth them ,easy to...
You can always make ‘card’ scrapers out of them, especially the ones that “don’t shoot straight” anymore. Be sure to get an agate
burnisher . They are the best , and they also burnish your...
If you are gluing pieces together lay them out like you want, put lite pencil lines across the whole thing . Joint one face toward the fence,
next board face out , all will flat….except …your...