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A little thank you #1: Spoon carvings

Jimthecarver — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:30:09 GMT

Its been about 21 days since the ole heart about gave out on me and I thought it would be good to give a small thanks to the ICU nurses that helped in the healing process.
As some of you may know after open heart surgery its a booger to get around….but I been taking it easy and doing a little carving.
I need to make 4 spoons, I am working on the third spoon now…...I thought adding a single heart to signify my personal thank you for helping heal my heart.
I hope its not to cheesie,
Thanks for viewing.

Congrats Dennis Zongker's

Jimthecarver — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:46:47 GMT

Today I recieved the latest issue of Woodcarving Illustrated and low and behold I noticed an artical of a project posted by Dennis on LJ’s. Dennis I as a fellow LJ wanted to say in public forum Congradulations on such fine work. Here is a pic of the artical ..Originally published by Fox Chapel Publications for those of you that dont get this magazine.

Lumberjocks Is Awesome!

Jimthecarver — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:29:22 GMT

I love this web site….I have a question.
I as a hobbiest love woodworking among other hobbies. Restoring antique vehicles is also one of my passions.
I ask Martin if maybe in the future he would make a site for restorers of auto’s. He seemed to think it would also be a great site.
I just wanted to know how many others would like a site like that?
Thanks Martin, I hope it becomes a reality.
Jim

Shop move part 1 #1: "How to say good bye to my wood shop?" part 1

Jimthecarver — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:17:26 GMT

The time has come I have to move my shop to another building. It is met with happiness and sadness.
Soon I will begin to transform my shop building which is about 70’ X 30” into a home for us.
The building is in great shape a stick framed structure built back in the late 70’s. The building I will move to is a 30’ X 40’ steel masters type building i built about 5 years ago. I currently use it for restoring antique vehicles.
Here’s a pic of the building.

I have lots to do, run electrical dust collection, and for sure heating and air well that is after I insulate and finish the walls and ceiling.
The shop will remain where it is until I get the casework finished for the kitchen then the move begins.
Thanks for the read.
Jim

What could this be? And what was it used for?

Jimthecarver — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:30:37 GMT

A friend gave this tool to me, It is a wood working tool. But what was it used for?
Any ideas?

And he gave these to me as well….I love old tools!

My first chest of drawers (small)

Jimthecarver — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:37:25 GMT

I built this small chest of drawers from scrap wood that was just laying around the shop. It started with a phone call from my Dad. He had explained that he needed a small chest with 3 drawers to fit between the beds in his fifth wheel trailor. The measurements of 14.5” X 18” X 27” was a tight fit so I decided to use the space wisely and not have an overhang on the top.
I decided to use the Herring bone pattern on the top to use up a few small scrap pieces of Oak and Maple,(I didnt have a pieceof wood that was large enough for the top) So when all else fails go for it and get a little bit creative.
I used simple tongue and groove style guides for the drawers and box joints for the drawer construction.

I needed to think of a way to make a stop to keep the drawers from coming out to far but be able to take them out if needed, remember lol….this is my first and I’m kinda winging it w/o plans.
So I cut a small notch in the tongue about an inch from the end for the stop pin to drop into.
And made the stop on a pivit with a spring under it to keep just slight pressure on the tongue.

I stained it with Golden Oak to match other cabinets, I’m not a big fan of stain I would rather enjoy the ture color of the wood.
Next step is to get the finish applied then deliver it to Dad almost 6 hours away…but it will be worth it to see the smile. Thanks for looking
Jim

Grizzly 14" Band Saw

Jimthecarver — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:33:07 GMT

Today I met with a friend at his house and while in the garage i noticed a band saw covered up in the corner.
I ask what make it was and he uncovered it. Wow! It looked new, I thought to myself “I would love to have a saw like that. I have an old craftsman and it has seen better days.
About then he says if I would be willing to trade for a little work I could have it…Double WOW!
Of course I took him up on the offer, I know little about it except they bought it new used it a couple of times and it has sat in the corner collecting dust. And not saw dust!
I brought it home blew off the cob webs and I am pleased with it so far by looks alone, I need a blade the one that is there was use ito cut steel ….yes its a wood blade, need I say more

It is a 2003 but I think it will work out just fine.