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| 80 days ago |
Carbon Paper? - 4 replies Hey everyone, I’m doing a bit of carving and will be attempting to make some router signs. One of the things I keep seeing is that I can use carbon paper to transfer patterns. I just have one question. WHERE CAN I FIND IT? I don’t know of any stores that sell it. Has anyone else purchased it? |
| 86 days ago |
What type of oil do you prefer and Why? - 6 replies Boiled Lindseed OilTung OilDanish OilAnother type of oil I don’t have much experience with oils, so I figured I would ask, which do you prefer and why? |
| 94 days ago |
Fixing a Block plane - 3 replies I recently picked up a Footprint block plane from the Habitat for Humanity Re-store here in Ontario. Not sure if you have them in the states, but essentially, they get used items and donated items from stores looking to clear out their old stock, or items that are slightly defective. The proceeds from the sales go to the charity. Well this ... |
| 101 days ago |
posting a project problem - 5 replies Anyone else have this issue. I can upload the first picture no problem, but can’t upload other pictures. I just keep waiting for it to upload, but it never happens. I’m working on the a mac if that matters. |
| 103 days ago |
What to look for in a bandsaw - 1 reply Hi LJ’s, I have an opportunity to purchase a used bandsaw from a family friend. I’m going to be heading over on the weekend to check it out and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice into what I should be looking for when considering if the used bandsaw is a good deal. Any help is appreciatedCheers |
| 103 days ago |
Finishing Recipes - 11 replies What’s your favourite finishing recipe and Why? |
| 105 days ago |
Working with Bark - 7 replies Hey LJ’s I am making a project that involves working with bark, I have pretty much managed to get the project up to the finishing stage, but I’m a little concerned. The bark easily breaks away from the rest of the wood. I was wondering if anyone might have an idea of what I can do to try and make the bark not break away so easil... |
| 109 days ago |
Jelousy Issues! - 14 replies So I will admit I am kind of jelous of my American neighbours to the south. It seems pretty clear from all the shop talk who the big names our when it comes to quality tools. The problem I’m finding in Canada is that there is very limited access to some of these brands. It seems that the brands I run into for the most part or MasterCraf... |
| 113 days ago |
Using Wooden Pallets - 7 replies I was driving the other day and saw a sign giving away wooden pallets. I have never really tried salvaging a pallet because I figured the quality would not be good. I just ran ito a project that used mahogany from a pallett. As you can imagine this a sparked my curiosity in grabbing some pallets. I was just wondering if others use them reg... |
| 122 days ago |
Is there effective critique on this site? - 51 replies I’m not looking to start an argument, but I just realized as I’m scrolling through the projects that 99.99% of the comments are all in praise of a project. There is nothing wrong with that praise is excellent to hear, but it makes me wonder if its helpful in making us become better woodworkers. Perhaps it’s tough to do on a site ... |
| 125 days ago |
What should I get first a Jointer or a Planer - 22 replies This question has been on my mind for a while. I purchase lumber that tends to have at least one side dressed. However, I am looking into either picking up a jointer or a planer. Is there one I should get first. Is it possible to plane with a jointer, can you joint with a planer? |
| 129 days ago |
What else attracts you to woodworking - 37 replies I was just working on a project and while using a smoothing plane, when I realized that one of the nicest experiences in woodworking is the sound and feel of taking a thin shaving using a smoothing plane. I find it kind of weird, we talk about, skills, techniques, tools, finishing and all the rest of what is necessary for learning and accompl... |
| 142 days ago |
Lee Valley - Has Free Shipping!!! - 1 reply Hi Everyone, Just thought I would pass along the info. Limited Time Offer – Free Shipping On all orders placed between July 9th and July 19th, 2009 Terms and ConditionsFree shipping applies to our standard ground shipping and handling fee for orders shipped within Canada and the contiguous United States. Shipping surcharges on ... |
| 144 days ago |
Calculating wood length that use Half-blind Dovetails - 7 replies I’m going to be making a medicine cabinet that is recessed into the wall. I have a half-blind dovetail jig and decided I would like to use it to frame the medicine cabinet. The only issue is cutting the wood properly so that the end product is the precise size of the hole in the wall its going to fit into. If I was going to use mitres... |
| 159 days ago |
Has anyone ever made a home-made drill press? - 7 replies I really don’t have much of a need for a drill press, but on occasion I do find myself needing to drill perfectly straight holes. I’m currently in need of that now, but can’t really justify purchasing a drill press for one straight hole, so I’m wondering if anyone has a home-made solution. Has anyone encountered a way... |
| 169 days ago |
What should I look for in a jigsaw? - 20 replies I think its time I pick up a jigsaw, there are a few on sale this weekend in Canada. I was wondering what people think between the barrel handle or ‘regular’ handle (sorry I can’t remember the correct term). What else is important in considering a jigsaw CheersJeff |
| 170 days ago |
Okay I'll bite, whats with the bags over the heads? - 38 replies Seriously, Charlie, Dan, Odie. What am I missing? |
| 173 days ago |
An interesting problem - 8 replies So here is my problem. I made a small box with sides roughly 5/8 thick. I put the lid on and than decided to use 1/8 inch rod magenets as a lid catch. I drill the holes in the side and lid of the box, put some super glue in the hole and put the magnet flush into both the lid and side. I than close the lid to make sure the magents are lin... |
| 186 days ago |
Tapering with a router? - 4 replies I’m going to be making an Adirondack chair soon which will require tapering the chair’s back slats. I was wondering if this can or has been done using a router. Does anyone know or could point me to a jig or technique for doing this. I know normally this is done on a table saw, but unfortunately that’s not an option in my ca... |
| 188 days ago |
Does wood moisture really matter? - 9 replies I’m sure it probably does since there is lots of articles dedicated to it, but I can’t figure out why. If I remember correctly wood is dried to 8-10% moisture content, but if I purchase wood and let it sit around for a year, won’t the moisture content eventually be the same as the environment around it? So basically I’... |
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