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I'm building an Army #6: The battlefield

01-29-2015 06:50 PM by Gianni

After a flurry of activity getting all of the pieces cut over Christmas shutdown, I sort of fell into a lull on this project. Mostly I was trying to find a suitable material with which to build the board. My initial thought was to use glass mo...

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I'm building an Army #5: Drilling, Drilling, Drilling

01-29-2015 06:32 PM by Gianni

So I decided to add weights to the pieces, which appears to be the norm. I think it’s more of a ‘feel’ thing that gives them some substance during play more than it’s required for stability or any such thing. Perhaps some...

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Round Kitchen Counter Project. #4: Just some more progress pics

01-29-2015 05:35 PM by Jeff

It has been a while, out of state family visits and of course the holidays takes a toll on progress. Dan Krager, Grumpymike, if you are reading this, thank you for replies on the last update, I knew coating the bottom was the wise choice and I ...

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For all Those Wondering... Our Wood Slabs From Costa Rica are Due to Arrive This Afternoon

01-29-2015 02:50 PM by Boards48

After all this time waiting, our wood slabs are due to arrive this afternoon! They reached Port Newark early last week and because it was our first container… of course it was stopped by customs delaying our shipmen...

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My Journey As A Scroll Saw Pattern Designer #1485: Watching Paint Dry

01-29-2015 01:37 PM by Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)

We had some catching up to do on our errands yesterday, so I got a late start at finishing up my project for the Art Play Date.It actually felt really good to get out and get some fresh air. The world around us was like a winter wonderland –...

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A French Makeover

01-29-2015 04:34 AM by boxcarmarty

Things have finally slowed down a bit and I’ve taken this opportunity to do something for myself. I was offered a mess (small truckload) of 5/8’’ particle board, and decided it would be best fit as some shop cabinets to take care...

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4 drawer chest tutorial.....ish. Not every detail sorry.

01-29-2015 04:31 AM by andyboy

http://youtu.be/coMvuls8aaY?list=UUBJ_un-58R1Au7CSKwVIv4w

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Stanley No. 7 Type 10 Restoration

01-29-2015 03:19 AM by MikeUT

I came across this plane around Thanksgiving but because of the rough shape. it has taken me a while to get it in working order because of the broken frog. I found one on Ebay and have been able to finish it up. Aside from finding the frog, t...

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At the Lathe #2: "At the Lathe" playlist finally launched

01-29-2015 02:03 AM by Brian Havens

I have finally found the time to get back to making videos. Seems like it has been over a year. Feels good to be able to share again: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjRwVZZffCDTQsUXXnzznPCh5GxPksNb6

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Free Long Leaf Pine

01-28-2015 10:32 PM by Wildwood

I came across some Long Leaf Pine logs for free and been practicing with my hollowing tools and can say turning pine is both a blessing and a curse. The curse is where went thru side of a vessel and now they got no top! Only reason am posti...

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My lathe journeys. #14: ... small P.T. pine bowl. Got any spare change?

01-28-2015 08:36 PM by JoeinGa

Here’s another (smaller) piece of pressure treated pine, sitting on a maple base. Just getting more practice in. Finished with Danish oil topped with 2 coats of spray lacquer. The wood was plenty dry, it’s been lying in my shop for ov...

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My lathe journeys. #13: ... from 2 X 12 floor joist to bowl. Who knew?

01-28-2015 08:26 PM by JoeinGa

Who ever dreamed that a 2 X 12 pressure treated floor joist could look so nice? . Interesting how the grain lined up on one end, but not the other. I know a lot of folks say turning pine is a pain, but this was just another little something so I c...

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Antique Radio Cabinet Retrofit #4: More Repairs

01-28-2015 04:27 PM by Pags

After gluing and clamping down the top piece to the frame on the outside edges, I found that the inside edges, by where the radio control panel is, on both sides, started to crack, separate and lift. To repair this, I was concerned that if I pr...

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My first pen:

01-28-2015 03:00 PM by Kerry Drake

What happens when you try to make a pen and the top half explodes on the lathe, so you try to make another pen and bottom half breaks when you are “trimming the barrel”...This:

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My Journey As A Scroll Saw Pattern Designer #1484: Art Play Date 2015

01-28-2015 01:50 PM by Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)

We were very fortunate that the first 'blizzard' of the season wasn't as fierce as predicted. Oh – we got snow alright. And some pretty intense howling winds as well. It is hard to say how much we wound up with in the end, b...

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Ridgid R4512 Table Saw #1: My R4512 Setup

01-28-2015 12:33 PM by uMinded

Totally set up R4512 cast iron table saw. Lee valley brand router table insert 05J25.01 router is a BOSCH 1619 EVS which is a beast. Outfeed table out of three door hinges and a piece of planed to thickness 2×4 and 5/8 birch MDF. Re...

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RECALL #18: Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

01-28-2015 01:01 AM by lightweightladylefty

Recall Date: January 27, 2015Recall Number: 15-064 Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard Recall Summary Name of Product: Random orbital sanders Hazard: The sander can short circuit, posing ...

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19 foot Offshore Power Dory Build #5: Installing Bottom Plywood Planking

01-28-2015 12:11 AM by English

I now have 120 hours in the build and the boat weight is 779 lb. I have been weighing each piece as it is installed. A look from under the boat. with all the side plywood installed, This boat has a 8 foot beam and 19.5 ft long. A...

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19 foot Offshore Power Dory Build #4: Installing Plywood Planking on Sides

01-27-2015 11:34 PM by English

I now have 105 hours in the build and the boat weight is 622 lb. I have been weighing each piece as it is installed. I know I said at the end of the last blog segment that I was done with the frame, but I have decided to install a under deck fu...

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so many cracks. complete money pit

01-27-2015 09:58 PM by emart

I finally got all the cracks and rotten spots fixed on my customer’s table top. I had to buy about $80 worth of resin to fix it. this wood was so porous and crumbly that tape would not stick to it. it seemed to just suck down resin like i...

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My lathe journeys. #12: ... Pecan & maple. I REALLY like how this one came out

01-27-2015 09:43 PM by JoeinGa

Back in 10aSEE (April of 2012) a co-worker gave me a log of pecan that had fallen in his yard. He tried to slice it up with a chain saw and got discouraged so he asked if I wanted it. Well, heck yeah! So I found a local sawmill up there and he sl...

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My lathe journeys. #11: ... Maple , walnut, & oak.

01-27-2015 09:23 PM by JoeinGa

Made this one for a good friend who turned 70 last weekend. Geeze, we ARE getting old, aren’t we :-).Stacked up and glued a few pieces of wood, ....Cut the blocks into a “sorta round” shape and super-glued a small piece of 2X4 to...

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Can Acetone or Mineral Spirits be used to wipe down a sanded project prior to finishing.

01-27-2015 07:02 PM by Eddie Elizondo

I just got thru making a Guitar stand and after sanding I would like to get all of the dust off of it. I don’t want all the fine dust to ruin the finish and I heard that either Acetone or Mineral Spirits can be used to wipe down the project ...

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1935 16ft Garwood Speedster Replica #5: It has been a long time since my last post

01-27-2015 02:17 PM by ccanderson102

A Lot has happened since my last blog entry First lets start with the project statusHours. 101.0 Cost $2551.09 Last February 2014 we packed up and moved to Houston for a new career. The Garwood project was dismantled and shoved in a shed un...

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LumberJocks 6 Year Anniversary

01-27-2015 12:53 PM by BigFoot Products Canada

Well it’s now been 6 years for us since joining LumberJocks. There have been a lot of changes over the years.We’ve posted several projects. Check out our Free Table Saw Grip-N-Rip Plans They Rank #1 of the All Time Favored Item on ...

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HFDC Dust Collector Optimization #3: ASSEMBLY, Installation & 1st Use

01-27-2015 08:16 AM by Morton WoodWorks

First off, wow, I can’t believe that I never finished this blog. And, for that, I apologize but I was too excited after I completed it that I never took the time to get back to it. So, here it goes. Unfortunately, since it is all put to...

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Getting frustrated with organization (or lack thereof)

01-27-2015 07:10 AM by Nate L.

I have had a shop set up in my garage for the last 3 years. I have learned and grown a lot. One thing I have not been good at is organization. Finding a system that works for me that I can maintain has proved very difficult. I have been feelin...

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Tip and Tricks for woodworkers #1: Bill's fireside chat for this week

01-27-2015 01:47 AM by Bill Schonfelder

Hi my fellow crafters.I am going to be doing a series every week (as time allows) on how to setup a workshop, what tools to buy to get started, some tips on what is the “best way to do this or that”, ideas on how to improve your tools ...

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Delta 46-715 Lathe Refurbish Project #8: It's done!!! Ready to start turning!!!

01-27-2015 01:46 AM by Sawdustonmyshoulder

I got it done. The only thing I might do is paint the additional parts on the motor cover battleship gray. The scale was made with a clear self-adhesive shipping label. I got out my tachometer and made a test run and marked the speeds on the la...

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Morris Chair #5: The Bent Arm Conumdrum

01-27-2015 01:39 AM by Luddite

26 Jan 2015 Darn it! Ran into a ‘conumdrum’ of being unable to make the crooked morris chair arm as I did in the past. You know, cut from corner to corner and flip the cuts around. Well, I’ve been kinda dreading this time. ...

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At the Lathe #2: "At the Lathe" playlist finally launched

01-29-2015 02:03 AM by Brian Havens

I have finally found the time to get back to making videos. Seems like it has been over a year. Feels good to be able to share again: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjRwVZZffCDTQsUXXnzznPCh5GxPksNb6

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HFDC Dust Collector Optimization #3: ASSEMBLY, Installation & 1st Use

01-27-2015 08:16 AM by Morton WoodWorks

First off, wow, I can’t believe that I never finished this blog. And, for that, I apologize but I was too excited after I completed it that I never took the time to get back to it. So, here it goes. Unfortunately, since it is all put to...

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Mortise Fixture for Loose Tenons

01-26-2015 11:52 PM by GarageWoodworks

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Tattoo Light Box

01-26-2015 06:26 PM by Patrick

New video after months of work! This just shows how woodworking is more than a hobby. It’s a lifestyle.Watch Video Here

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Minion ice lolly / ice pop

01-26-2015 05:41 PM by Tom Howbridge

Create your own ice lolly / ice pop using a mould created with a vacuum former we made last week,I got some very tasty results ! video here http://youtu.be/V0C8IGxV2kY Vacuum former build video http://youtu.be/mkDYinE8Ky0

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Intro to the Speed Square

01-26-2015 02:33 AM by christopheralan

So you now have this metal triangle thing, that we call a square, and it has numbers and markings all over it. Here is an introduction on how to start using it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2EieDGWoSA

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In the wood shop today #38: dining chairs bar stools & of course rocking chairs!

01-25-2015 04:01 PM by Canadian Woodworks

Click here to watch my latest shop walk through Where I discuss on going projects, if you like what you see please subscribe for future updates. Thanks!

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Small Secretary With Tambour Door #5: Architectural Details and Inlaid Top

01-25-2015 05:49 AM by Guy Dunlap

First I work on making the “pillars” for the architectural details in the front of the hutch. Then I carve the “foundations” for the pillars with a chisel. I cut the top to size, and using the router table, I form the decorative edge. Again, I use...

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Hints and Tips #4: How To Embed a YouTube Video into Your Blog on Lumberjocks (Jan 2014)

01-25-2015 12:24 AM by Dave Rutan

A lot of us have had trouble embedding our videos into our blogs on Lumberjocks. After putting out a call for help, I was told how to do it. This method works now. I can’t guarantee it will always work since YouTube tends to give us more f...

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Behind the Sawdust #2: First Tormek Giveaway Winner is Announced!

01-24-2015 08:06 PM by StumpyNubs

In this episode we help South Americans see (3:50), Give away our first tool (6:03), Stumpy goes on another rant (7:27), We argue about CNC (13:54), Show off some projects (17:22). Give some tips on combination squares (18:45). and review the Supe...

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Woodshop Confessions #5: Cross cut Sled for my Table Saw

01-23-2015 03:03 PM by Mike Merzke

Here is the video where I built a cross cut sled for my table saw. Hope this is helpful and feel free to leave a comment. If you enjoy it or find it useful please like, comment, subscribe, and share. Woodshop Confessions - Cross Cut Sled

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Making a Seam Ripper

01-20-2015 06:02 PM by Daris

Here is a Seam Ripper that I made recently. It turned out great. Check out my video below and I have a more detailed entry over at my other site on woodlogger.com Youtube Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjJa9fnJXyc

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Video Woodworkers I Watch #11: Steve Ramsey

01-18-2015 07:50 PM by Dave Rutan

I think I first found Steve Ramsey’s videos on YouTube while looking for videos of or about Norm Abram. Steve had put up a short video, a vlog post really, about Norm’s retirement. Steve is a YouTube woodworking superstar. He ...

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A Gift From kiefer

01-18-2015 12:30 AM by shipwright

A couple of weeks ago I got an unexpected package in the mail from my good friend Klaus (aka kiefer). Inside was a hand made veneer hammer with his signature open pattern handle. It is very well designed especially when you know he hasn’t do...

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Behind the Sawdust #1: Stumpy's giving away a Tormek! (And some woodworking news)

01-17-2015 10:34 PM by StumpyNubs

It’s a new year and we’re launching a new podcast. It’s called “Behind the Sawdust” and it’s a weekly news style broadcast all about what’s going on in the woodworking world. With stories gleaned from the ...

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