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| 492 days ago |
Sketchup beginner's question(s) - 7 replies I am admitting defeat in a small venture of Sketchup. Trying hard to learn this program and I understand some of the basics. I’ve actually managed to build a table albeit not properly or with all the fancy moves. Actually blogged on it and did ok with the project. So now I’m trying to figure out how to do things correctly and so I ca... |
| 497 days ago |
tool storage - 7 replies I’ve got all my good hand tools in the house. But since I won’t be using them until at least late August, early September, should I treat them with anything in particular to keep them from rusting. I’m assuming since they are in the house that humidity should not be a problem. But it just occurred to me to think about it. IR... |
| 498 days ago |
Sketch Up questions - 8 replies So here I am trying to learn Sketchup. Got a couple of questions for those who use it. I just opened Sketchup to fiddle around and I get an all white screen – no axis lines, no little man. Nothing. So I shut down thinking there’s a glitch—- reopen and same thing. Went to help menu and I could not find how to reset the ... |
| 502 days ago |
Blog topics to keep me busy - 21 replies Guys—- and Gals—need your input. As most of you know I’m out of the shop until at least Fall due to medical issues resulting from a car accident. I’m trying hard to keep my head in woodworking by blogging on tips, etc. I’d really appreciate some ideas of what you would like to read about so that I can take the time ... |
| 506 days ago |
How would you frame this? - 11 replies I’m a jigsaw puzzle fan. It’s a nice way to relax. I’ve always framed my puzzles (I know that’s fake art – but oh well). I really like this particular puzzle http://www.puzzleworld.com/detail.aspx?ID=7007—- but not sure how I would frame/hang it. I’m thinking that I could mount it onto a backing boar... |
| 515 days ago |
Crusing at work (on break time of course) - 13 replies Just curious about how many of us cruise the site during lunch hour or on break at work. If you cruise at work – do you sign on and comment on the various forums or blogs? Or do you make a mental note to go back in the evening to make comments? Just thought I’d throw this out there as some who wonder why they get only a few com... |
| 515 days ago |
Trying to find a link - 2 replies I’ve been trying to find the link to the woodworker that makes cars, full size horses and carriage, rooms, etc. out of wood. There’s a picture of him with one of his cars in the water. Do any of you know this guys name? I wanted to show the pictures to a friend of mine and I can’t find it. Thanks in advance. |
| 516 days ago |
Planer question - 7 replies I was reading Marc Adams’ safety article in this month’s Popular Woodworking and this raised a question. (It does aggravate me when I see these articles and they show only those large machines that most of us hobby folks could not hope to own—- but that’s another post.) He spoke of the “shearing” action of ... |
| 517 days ago |
Mulberry - 3 replies Has anyone worked with Mulberry and if so, how does it work, easy/hard on tools, etc. How does it finish out? Thanks in advance. |
| 521 days ago |
humor, jokes, satires, etc. etc. etc. - 77 replies So perhaps the latest flap over a joke—- which I took as a joke—- is the time to suggest another category for the forum. “Jokes, etc.” This part would be for all those things that we each think is funny, outside of the Coffee Lounge. Then each LJ would be able to post their jokes and the other LJs would be able to read o... |
| 521 days ago |
WW'ing and needle craft - 7 replies OK – I think I have to come to the realization that woodworking is going to have to wait a bit until I get this darn thing in my neck fixed. I used to do a lot of needle work and got bored with it. But I’m thinking that while I’m waiting to feel better than I can make some needle projects that I can use in future woodworking pr... |
| 524 days ago |
Hinge question - 6 replies I’ve been saving up my questions—— I’m working on a box for my cat who will not be with me much longer (21 years is a long time). Anyway – I’m limited to what I can make because of my orthopedic issues. So to say it’s not going to be the best box I’ve ever made is an understatement, but it’... |
| 524 days ago |
Storing planes and insurance question - 19 replies How do you all store your planes? In a plane sock? On a shelf? On it’s side? On it’s sole? In the house? In the garage? Also, do any of you have riders on your homeowner’s policy to cover your tools? My agent’s clerk tells me that most tools are covered under the “contents” portion of your... |
| 527 days ago |
It's a challenge - 7 replies OK my fellow Lumberjocks here’s the deal. I’m still struggling with medical issues of the orthopedic variety and may be having surgery before the end of summer. I hope it does not end up in surgery as that’s never a good thing, but that seems where I’m headed. I’m really hoping the doctor will send me the physical t... |
| 535 days ago |
splitting logs - 9 replies I have been wanting to ask this for a while – but keep forgetting until I go in my backyard and see the pile of logs behind the shed. When I moved into my house I had several trees that were hanging over the house cut down and the trees were cut into approximately 2’ lengths. Most are about 6-8” in diameter. They are about two ... |
| 537 days ago |
Cordless drill question - 15 replies After about 4-5 good years my Black & Decker 12volt hand drill is just about gassed. The chuck has been broken, fixed, broken again, etc., the battery (only one came with it) is to the point it only holds a charge for about 10 minutes. I think I’ve gotten my $60 worth out of this drill. This puts me in the market for a new drill. Pa... |
| 540 days ago |
Stays Clear finish - 1 reply Has anyone used this product – “Stays Clear”? http://www.epaintstore.com/paint/benjamin_moore_benwood_423.htm I’d be interested in your thoughts on it. I have a cypress project that I am thinking of using it on. Thanks |
| 541 days ago |
Oops --- never thought I'd be in this category - 5 replies I pride myself on being very safety conscious – not only in the shop – but in all aspects of my little corner of the world. I’ve had my share of accidents and bumps and bruises, but I can only think of one that was really a boner on my part. (That’s when I was running wire in the attic of my first house—- funny how ... |
| 548 days ago |
Woodworking vacations - 4 replies As you know, I’ve just recently visited Kelly Mehler’s school in Kentucky and blogged about my experience and what I learned. I’d be interested to hear about the schools others have attended, the good and bad, etc. I’m hoping that I get some good feedback so I can start planning for my next vacation next summer. I certa... |
| 552 days ago |
Back lash in planes - 3 replies Would someone please explain the issue of back lash on a plane. I kind of have the idea but would appreciate someone’s explanation. I think back lash describes the slop in the blade adjustment lever when you have moved the blade forward or back. But I’m not sure. And I’m also not sure why it’s an issue. Thanks for ... |
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