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Appreciate the detailed response. I do understand that it will take a long time, but again, not being a professional refinisher by any means, I'm looking for the easiest way to achieve good results....

I'm currently working on refinishing a bed frame (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?188578-I-m-having-a-problem-with-Strippers-Refinishing-a-Mahogany-Bed-Frame)

Because the frame has a...

Well, here are a few updated pictures. I bought some minwax paint & varnish stripper, which is like a gel and it works fairly well on anything flat, but with all of the detail in the piece, it's...

I appreciate all of the responses. I'm going to go on a search for methylene chloride tomorrow... hopefully lowes or hd will carry something with it. Also, going to pick up a few more brushes as...

A while ago I purchased a beautiful Mahogany Bed Frame. I loved the detail of the frame and got it at a great price, mostly because the bed needs to be refinished.

I've tried stripping it on...

Looking for some input from others...

A friend of mine has some beautiful pieces of Chinese Rosewood furniture that their family imported into Canada over 20 years ago. Several of the pieces...

Thanks again for all the comments. I haven't done a write-up, to be honest, I completely forgot about it. We are going to be moving the shop in the not too distant future, but I do plan to build a...

Thanks for the replies everyone.

I have absolutely no idea how much he's wanting to get out of it, but I'm going to give him a call back and see if I can pick it for on the cheaper side. I've...

Just had a guy get in touch with me. He has 5 African Mahogany slabs, each approx 9"x98"x5-6" thick.

He said he worked in Africa and had them sent back here about 10+ years ago and since then...

Thanks Dave!

The garage has just 8 ft ceilings, which definitely was/is a concern for me. I could definitely use a forced air heater of some type, however, I like the idea of radiant and not...

We just recently moved and I've been working on turning the attached double garage into my new work space.

The garage is 24x24, fully insulated (or will be next couple weeks when the garage door...

Thanks. I have already looked into that and am now trying to do some research and formulate a plan.

We just recently finalized a deal on a new house and will be moving at the end of August. The house has a large double garage which I have already claimed as my new workshop. In exchange, I am...

WOW! Great deal! I'd gladly pay that price for the same machine used. Congrats on your find!!

Buy this (Platen Protector) http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=59471&cat=1,42500

and continue to use your 5 hole on a new sander until you run out.

I'm glad you got your new blades ordered and I'm sure they'll work out great for you, however, I wouldn't necessarily call someone replying to an email GREAT customer service :confused:

Maybe...

This is normal for any hardwood job... If planned properly, could can easily work around the boards with missing tongues, etc...

Pretty sure he's meaning 0.75/sq ft, which in my opinion is still high.

I've been offered hardwood on a few occasions, the only catch being I have to remove it... I'd say if you figure your time...

Usually you're safe if you estimate 10%.

You saw the current grizzly promotion... they'll pay this amount?

A wide belt sander... maybe one day.

I don't have any pictures, but I'll try to write up a quick note about how I did it shortly.

I will say that it involved several glue ups... 5 total glue ups for the top.

Thanks for all the comments everyone. Both of these are being delivered next week to a couple of local stores for commission.

Still having trouble coming up with a price though...

I've been working on these two butcher blocks off and on for the past 6 weeks or so. I'm extremely happy with how both of them turned out. The tile looking one is made of birch (tiles) with...

I currently have a shop in the basement, however, would prefer a garage as long as it met my space requirements. For me, the biggest pain is constantly bringing wood downstairs and projects up and...

I buy rough lumber as well. Same reasons as others have mentioned... price, final thickness.