Inlay Banding Tips
I just thought I’d share a few things I’ve learned about installing inlay banding. Everything I’m going to say will be pretty elementary to most, but might be helpful to some who haven’t tackled this technique yet. Here is ...
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oscorner
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posted 1031 days ago
Hello Charlie, I was looking through the members and saw you are from, New Orleans. Welcome the the LumberJocks, neighbor.
-- Jesus is Lord!
Karson
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posted 971 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 955 days ago
Wow !!
A musician, composer, & woodworker all rolled into one. Welcome to Lumberjocks.
Beautiful music.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
CharlieM1958
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posted 955 days ago
Thanks, Dick. Jack of all trades…master of none. That sums me up pretty well. :-)
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 955 days ago
It looks to me you’re doing alright no matter what you do.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 955 days ago
Coincidence !! June 30, 2007, I’ll have 17 years retirement.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
CharlieM1958
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posted 955 days ago
If you start counting backwards we can meet in the middle!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
TreeBones
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posted 777 days ago
Hey Charley, I like all your projects. I like to make the small boxes and quick projects that give instant gratification using unique materials, like some of yours. Nice work.
-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3
PanamaJack
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posted 773 days ago
We welcome you to the one and only LumberJocks. We hope that you enjoy your stay/visit each and every time you show up on our door step. If you should need any woodworking question answered, don’t hesitate to ask. Somebody’s gonna have a good answer for you.
-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,
Greg Mitchell
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posted 758 days ago
Thanks for the comments Charlie on the cutting boards. It doesn’t take that long to make one. The sanding is the hard part. If you have a wide belt sander or know someone who does you can make one in a few hours.
-- Greg Mitchell--Lowell, AR--gdamitchell@sbcglobal.net
kenndenn
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posted 716 days ago
And here is the best place for the pond liner, no underlayment required and super durable…
http://www.bendtarp.com/
-- Kenn from Kennewick, WA
kenndenn
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posted 716 days ago
did I mention it’s the cheapest I’ve found? last summer a 15×30 foot piece was $165 including ups shipping. Most of the other places and local vendors were double that…
-- Kenn from Kennewick, WA
woodgrain411
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posted 716 days ago
I’m going to be doing the holiday shop (santa’s work shop) for a few of the local schools in my area ! I’m looking for ideas for fast , easy projects with little cost to make , so I can donate them for the under privileged childeren to give to their parents for the holidays (x-mas & such) . Childern of all walks of life also find joy in giving to their parents and other family members on the holidays , It gives them a sense of pride,and happyness! The school asks that I make sure that it would be something of a non-religious background to all cultures !If anyone has any plans or ideas please send them to me soon december 17th is my deadline. Thank you everyone that took the time to read this !Happy thanks giving!!!!!
woodgrain411
(note: I have access to lots of scrap 2×4 2×6 2×8 2×10 2×12 all less than 24” long free , also kids have be able to carry it ,Thanks again! )
-- I love this site !
lew
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posted 624 days ago
Charlie, Thanks for the kind comments. I used the instructions in the May 2007 issue of Woodcraft Magazine.
Bill Akins
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posted 571 days ago
Thanks for the comments. Yes my Dad built the boat out of 2 inch pine. I added that as a project. Check it out.
-- Bill from Lithia Springs, GA I love the smell of sawdust in the morning.
jeanmarc
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posted 570 days ago
thank you for the comment charlie
-- jeanmarc manosque france
jeanmarc
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posted 557 days ago
hello charlie I find your projects superb I wish you a good week
-- jeanmarc manosque france
Kiersten
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posted 528 days ago
Your work is really beautiful! I’m in awe of the craftsmanship.
-- Kiersten, Los Angeles, www.modmomfurniture.com
mot
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posted 527 days ago
Charlie, you salty dog! Just swingin by!
-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)
jeanmarc
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posted 516 days ago
hello charlie J made a turn on your site very beautiful photographs and of very beautiful project its desire gives me for making a small round in Amérique.avec all its beautiful landscapes
-- jeanmarc manosque france
suliman
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posted 493 days ago
thank you for the comment
-- Suliman , Syria, jablah ,
suliman
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posted 485 days ago
IT WILL BE SOON
-- Suliman , Syria, jablah ,
slick1970
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posted 483 days ago
Thanks for the compliment. I sure do like some of your projects and nice looking shop. I really love the landscapeing. Thanks Again.
-- David, Tignall,Georgia
jeanmarc
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posted 464 days ago
hello charlie qu’ it are your project D workshop for L future
-- jeanmarc manosque france
CharlieM1958
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posted 463 days ago
Hi Jeanmarc. I’m not sure about your question. What is my next project? It has been very hot here, so I have not been doing too much in the workshop lately.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
jeanmarc
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posted 463 days ago
then good bronzing
-- jeanmarc manosque france
emily
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posted 381 days ago
Hi! Thanks for welcoming me. I have yet to really start with woodworking, but I have no doubt that this site will be extremely useful even after I find a class.
Geocaching is a lot of fun. You probably pass tons of caches all the time, and just don’t even realize it. My mom hiked the Grand Canyon last weekend, and she was totally there for the hike, but found 4 caches in the basin. They’re everywhere.
Woodworking looks like fun too.
-- Emily, Utah, http://michiedo.blogspot.com
emily
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posted 381 days ago
Also, I just checked out your projects, and I love how you just have walnut or maple “lying around”. I guess it’s like any other hobby, and of course you have the stuff for it around. It just sounds really random and exciting, though. :)
-- Emily, Utah, http://michiedo.blogspot.com
AaronAdelaide
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posted 358 days ago
Thanks for the views and comments. I was looking at your box gallery…amazing, a true inspiration!
-- Aaron Adelaide
suliman
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posted 357 days ago
Thank you .
-- Suliman , Syria, jablah ,
Rogue
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posted 346 days ago
Thanks for the comment on the table. funny how woodworkers think alike. I almost always mortise my legs proud of the skirt. I though I’d try something different on this table but I agree at least the front panel should have been recest. Ive enjoyed your work too!
-- Rogue
jpfrog
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posted 317 days ago
I have been looking through your projects and MAN..U DA MAN!! great work!
Scott
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posted 300 days ago
I Agree, very nice work I am especially impressed with all the inlay work and box projects. Well Done!
-- Nicholas, Journeyman Cabinetmaker, Partenkirchen, Germany
amos
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posted 294 days ago
hi charlie..its been awhile..the holidays and the weather has kept me occupied in Illinois ..i cant wait for spring to get back in my shop..thank you for your comment on my grill caddy..I hope your new table saw is treating you well?? Your buddy Amos
-- amos
ShopDogs
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posted 233 days ago
Hi Charlie. If you don’t know the answer to my question, I am betting you can direct me to some people who can.
What is the trick(s) to setting hinges on a small box for instance, to ensure that the lid will be 100% square and true? That seems to be the single hardest and most frustrating facet of the job for me.
Do you set the hinge on the lid or the box first? Any tricks will be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Michael
-- ShopDogs, Tulsa, OK
patron
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posted 199 days ago
great work charlie , love your go to it aproach ,keep it up !
i’ve been making boxes for 45 years , i relax with it , and allways learn new things . if i ever figure this computer out , i’ll post some .
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
cypresswoodworker
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posted 99 days ago
Sorry for not responding sooner..On afew other sites tryin’ to learn through others mistakes.
-- If at first you don't succeed...Buy another tool !!
Mytoya
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posted 89 days ago
Thank you for the kind comment. Your work is superb!
Bureaucrat
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posted 7 days ago
Charlie:
Congratulations on being a Lumber Jock for 3 years. Your 3rd anniversary should be in this next week. Thanks for helping make LJ a great place to visit.
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!
cabinetmaster
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posted 6 days ago
Congratulations on your 3rd Anniversary. Hope you have many more on LumberJocks. We appreciate your posts and projects.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps