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| 5 days ago |
Best hardwood for staining? - 11 replies Client wants a simple bench that will have an upholstered top.He’ll finish it so the easiest wood to stain is what he’s looking for.Suggestions? |
| 62 days ago |
Requiring pictures in Reviews section. - 1 reply Wondering if it’s really necessary to post a photo from one’s computer when doing reviews.I’d prefer to simply skip this step if there’s enough info elsewhere like a photo from the manufacturer.Thanks |
| 78 days ago |
Right time to ask for a deposit? - 18 replies If a client accepts that their project will take minimum 3-4 months for delivery and I wouldn’t be actually making the piece for 3 months or so due to current orders, should I ask for a deposit now?I wouldn’t be buying any materials for 3 months either.TIA for any and all replies. |
| 87 days ago |
When back of cabinet shows? - 9 replies Looking for input on the best method for constructing the exposed “rear” of a portable kitchen island.The front side will have the doors and drawers and the rear/back will have the drop leaf breakfast bar. Something similar to below. All the carcasses I’ve previously made had hidden backs with the standard rabbet in the outs... |
| 90 days ago |
Designing a "Green" table? - 5 replies I have someone who wants a dining table made “Green”.Green—meaning no toxic substances (glues, varnishes, etc)Thoughts?Frankly I’m not sure where to go with this. |
| 94 days ago |
Why did I make a workbench? - 15 replies I never use it. Just sits there accumulating junk (and these days, spiders). I remember being so excited about making one but alas it was for naught.If I had to do it again I think I could’ve used another cabinet.Seriously thinking of moving the bench to where the outfeed table is and making a new storage cabinet in it’s place.I do... |
| 101 days ago |
Sigh...... - 24 replies even a heavy sigh due to no more walnut…. |
| 104 days ago |
Best method of attaching shelf to tapered leg? - 9 replies Looking for the best method of attaching a shelf to the tapered legs of a coffee table.Notch in the legs? This way the shelf corners can be left as is. If so, how?Cut a notch in the shelf to wrap around the adjacent sides of the legs? Then I can the taper angles to be concerned with, no?For what it’s worth I’m making the shelf out... |
| 107 days ago |
West System epoxy question - 3 replies For anyone that uses this product I’m wondering if once you’ve used the pumps if the material is still fresh and easy to use if you’ve let it sit on the shelf for a month or so. |
| 115 days ago |
Tapering 3 inch legs - 8 replies Any suggestions on how to taper 3” thick legs?I usually use a taper jig but this time the legs and jig would be higher that the TS blade.TIA for any and all replies. |
| 135 days ago |
Making 3" tapered legs - 3 replies Any suggestions on making the 3”(at the top) legs for this table?Wood will be walnut.I’m more concerned with the grain orientation and the glue line.Was thinking of simply gluing two thick pieces together, matching the grain of the 2 halves best as I can, and then tapering them.Thanks in advance. |
| 360 days ago |
Project ideas for teaching beginner? - 10 replies Looking for project ideas to teach a beginner in woodworking. He’ll be with me for 5 days.Something that would use most, if not all, woodworking tools and machines. (Of which I have except a lathe(not ready for the dark side yet;).Best idea so far is perhaps an end table w/drawer or a small cabinet with a raised panel door.Any other sugges... |
| 402 days ago |
A sign of the new economic times? - 17 replies Did an artisan show on the weekend. Was quite slow, with the volume of people I’d guessimate as half of last year’s show. Sales were not good but as happened last year it’s how much I get contacted afterwards that’s important. Was already a couple of emails this morning asking for quotes.I’ve got 2 more shows to ... |
| 447 days ago |
Interesting article - 2 replies This article might be interesting to some from a selling point of view.I think I’ll print up a few copies and have them available during the fairs/expositions I do. Sustainable furniture article |
| 559 days ago |
Dealing with wood expansion using table extenders. - 3 replies I’m building a solid 3/4” mahogany table top and was wondering if I should be concerned with the wood expansion when securing the tops to these extenders.From what I’ve read mahogany appears to be a pretty stable wood type.Uh…..this only crossed my mind AFTER I’ve already installed the top.TIA |
