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LOVE the look of this piece, Derek!

Thanks, Everyone.

And thank you for the suggestion to contribute. I've been a contributor in the past and just contributed again.

Should I use this section to offer shop time, or is there a...

Hi Folks,

There are many of us that would like to experience equipment before we buy. I am always looking to connect with people that have experience with machines/tools/supplies that I want to...

Finished assembling and gluing som plantation shutters. Will paint and hang this week.

Oops! I see you included pricing in another post. Thanks!

Greg,

Thanks for taking all the pics and posting them. I've called my local rep regarding the Stiles-represented machines and am looking into them. I'm glad you mentioned the Butfering.

If...

Finally got back to work on LOML's cheval mirror. It has a large mirror (3'x6') that has a cherry frame along with two solid legs of hard maple. So, this weekend I:

- drilled holes for the...

Greg,

What size Butfering do you have? Which SCM machine were you comparing it to?

Thank you Greg, Erik and Peter.

Greg if you can post pics that would be great. What thoughts do you have on the Butfering? Anything you DON'T like about it? What would make it better?

Mike

Hi guys,

Thanks for the replies. Martin, sent you a private message.

I will definitely be attending IWF, so maybe you are right, Peter. Would be good to see all the options at the same time....

Good evening, Creekers -

I've purchased a few SCM machines in the past for the shop, but my distributor informed me that they are no longer carrying SCM. He recommended that I look at Ironwood...

Hello All,

I've had the good fortune to spend time recently with the craftsmen at a local furniture maker's shop. I'm not sure if it is proper etiquette to share their name here on the forum, so...

Completing some drawers for a new router table, I had juuuuust enough 1/2" ply to make the last four drawer sides. Cut two of the sides 2" too short. Began that day's profanity practice session;...

Try contacting David and his wife directly and talking with them about it. They are really nice people and I'm sure they can work something out.

I try not to think about this topic too much because I do this as an outlet, but the past year or so have been REALLY heavy cost-wise because I expanded the shop (added about 60% more space, put in...

All -

You guys are awesome! I love the sense of humor that runs through this thread! :D

Yeah, the wife isn't too tall at all, but the wood looks beautiful now that it is being cut up. I...

Hi Anthony -

Ooooohh, yeah. Lots of lemonade!

The list of projects is already growing! We were thinking about holding on to some of our old furniture before the accident, but now... not...

Once more with pics...

Mike

Hi folks -

I contacted the sawyer mentioned above and believe that we'll be able to help each other out well. Attached please find a couple of pics of the tree and one of the (now damaged)...

Thanks, guys. I'll give the website a quick review and call the sawyer!

Have a great one,

Mike

Hello folks -

I have not posted in ages, but have been lurking and watching!

The storms that rolled through our area yesterday were devastating. Bad news: a very large (VERY large), old,...

Mike -

Fantastic table. I showed it to my wife and... uh-oh. Another project to work on!

Excellent work, Mike!

Mike

Excellent work, Brian. I've been wanting to make one of those.

How did you prepare for making your first? Did you go to a hands-on course, or just look over pics and plans?

Mike

Mornin' Everyone -

I've got all the cope and stick doors cut and assembled for a laundry room project, and I'm hoping to finish (painting white) and hang them over the weekend.

Picked up a...

Hi Doug -

+1 for the 5HP model. Using a 3HP shaper on heavy tenoning cuts with a power feeder I have heard that sickening change in pitch just before a cut boggs down (it hurts to hear that...