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Scratch the request... just found someone in Easton now carrying SYP that recently expanded their lumber yard.

Me too, mostly on a review of the table. Now that I've done the search on their name, I see a lot of 'history' there. I see there are some off the shelf options which most like would work out fine,...

I'm going to try this technique tonight. I have plenty of Sodium Nitrite in the Lab where I work.

I've heard every so-called "trick" from woodworkers on distinguishing the two woods and would...

You can "darken" Cherry a few ways...
(1) Put in bright sunlight, and it will darken naturally (speeds up process).
(2) Use Analine dyes (or a stain if so inclined).
(3) Wipe the boards (after...

Jeff,

Thanks, I do believe Quality Grinding was the one... remember they did stuff for some of the OEM companies, and liked to 'hot rod' table saws...

Bummer, if they got out of dpomg the...

This maybe a dumb question, or may not... I might have totally overlooked it.

A while back, somewhere on one of the forums was discussion from manufacturers on products they offered... I'm...

Doug,

Can your duplicator be set up to do decoy heads (Goose or Ducks)?

Yes, a good way to tell in most cases. I have several species of Oaks on my propperty, and some will have many smaller branches lower on the main trunk... these will yield less than desirable lumber...

From the grain, sure looks like Yellow Pine ("Heart Pine" or Southern Yellow Pine), which was very common for flooring. Looks to be the same width T&G (fairly narrow), so guessing less than 100 years...

I would second either IPE or Mahoganny with Epifanes UV Varnish, the darker colors will contrast nicely with the Brass.

Looks like your replies have gotten a bit off the origonal question.

Yes, you can use Lacquer thinner to reduce Shellac. Most Lacquer thinners are blended from various Ketones and Alcohols, with...

Haven't used Potassium dichromate; I have used dilute Sodium hydroxide ('Lye') to darken Cherry, and it works well. A 0.5 oz (pellets) to a gallon of water works fine with that.

Dilute NaOH isn't...

Mark,

Try contacting Hearne Hardwoods just outside Oxford, PA. They saw a lot of Popular and alway have quite a bit on hand. Let them know what your looking for, and there's a good chance they...

Put a glue trap down, and see what you catch.

My recent experience, opening the door to the workshop, turning the lights on, and having a soaking wet Racoon standing there. Bugger went through...

Why not White Oak, not quite as hard as Maple, but is harder than Cherry. In PA, you should be able to get White Oak for decent prices... doesn't need to be quarter sawn for a work bench.

Did Grizzly do away with their open stand Molder (like the W&H model)? I only saw a closed stand molder listed, of course it was much more $$$.

Looks like some kind of stain- I've seen Cherry stuff done with Bartley's poly gel stain that gives that type of finish.

I used the U-sand unit to do my floors. Yes it is four 6 inch ROS... absolutely NO comparision to the hand held ROS we use for project finishing. And that comes from someone whom owns a Festool 6"...

My wife and I visited Charleston last fall, and toured most of the old homes and nosed around the local antique shops. Got lots of pictures and ideas. I have the book mentioned, and have been trying...

Calvin,

Very nice work! I am familiar with the piece you did (from that book). Just curious how you do the fret or scroll work under the top (Thomas Elfe's 'signature'). Is that carved out?

I would use Yellowheart, and if you desire a brighter or more Lemon yellow, use dye before finishing. Seal with clear Shellac, and top coat with something like USL or Qualac.

Worth a trip if your in the area... the Hearne's are nice people to deal with. They get some incredible wood into their place. The band mill is a beast!

The figure in that picture is stunning... $18 /bf for quilted or birdseye Maple is reasonable, and usually much more for exceptionally figured stock.

As stated, the highest end material makes...

A mild (2-3 oz per gallon) Oxalic solution is also great for removing rust from metal or painted metal surfaces. I collect old tin cans and use it to clean them, but have used solutions of Oxalic to...

You can buy it as "Wood Bleach" through most hardware or paint stores, or online shops servicing the refinishing market. I believe my local Ace and Lowes stores carry it, so you should be able to...