Roger's Blog at LumberJocks.com

3 in 1 Crib/Bed To Be

Roger — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:18:08 GMT

I know I’ve been sorta “slackin”. It’s been a bit since I’ve posted anything. This really isn’t nothing, except, to make myself feel better about gettin back out in the shop, I think. :) Anyhoo, just a stack o 25+ year old Walnut that’s hopefully gonna clean up to be a 3 in 1 Crib for my newest Grandson. The base plans are the ones from Wood Magazine back in ‘98. I’ll make a few changes here n there.

I’m a bit behind, but, lotsa stuff always happens at the wrong time. I started cleaning up some o this fine Walnut

Thnx for the looks, and, good/bad/ugly comments. Well appreciated. Work/Play safe….........Keep makin dust.

A BOO-BOO

Roger — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:43:46 GMT

I consider myself to do and be safe at times when I need to, BUT, in a blink, and because of a stupid moment, this is what can happen. I should have stopped when the switch on my dust collector started messin with me, then, I resawed a small piece o Maple, and right at the end of the cut, I realized that I didn’t tension the blade…it still cut pretty good, BUT, and this is the big BUT, I am embarrased to say, my finger kissed my table saws spinning blade while cutting (thank God the blade was only about 1/32nd up, but, it was a full dado stack) a slot in a small project that I started earlier today. After this, I decided to take a break. It’s not as bad as it may look, but, it’s bad enuff….. Just a quick, and stupid moment on my part. Just want to remind everyone on here, plz be careful. Have a good nite.

Happy New Year

Roger — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:03:22 GMT

Wishing all a Happy, Safe, and productive 2013. Cheers.

Attn. Bolt Action Pen Makers

Roger — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:07:50 GMT

1st, this is NOT a project, but, a helping hand of sorts.
Just wanted to give everyone that is or has made these bolt action pen kits from Penn St. Ind. You need to check that little phillips screw that holds the bolt secure. After calling them earlier today about this problem from a friend that I made one of these for, they informed me that there has been “some” problems with these loosening up. They are going to put a note in with the kit, to check the screw to be sure it is tight before you press the pen together. However, if you have one that is loose, that is already put together, you can tighten it up. First, you need a long phillips screw driver small enough to fit into the pen when you take the tip off and pull out the refill. You won’t have to disassemble it this way. I found a skinny phillips in my “old tool” drawer. Because the tang wasn’t long enough to make it all the way up to the tiny phillips screw. I cut off the plastic handle, and, epoxied this cut-off from a cane that I had turned earlier this year for my neighbor. I knew that piece would come in handy for something. I am just trying to pass this along, because, I just found out about it today. Hope this helps anyone who has or is experiencing this. This is why I don’t burn anything until I know fer sure, I can’t use it fer anythin. :)

A Wish to Share

Roger — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:24:39 GMT

I got this in an email from Ryobi, and thought it was appropriate to share with all of you. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, and a safe holiday season.
https://www.ryobitools.com/nation/holiday_greetings/?utm_source=Ryobi&utm_campaign=00a1a2382b-New_from_Ryobi12_10_2012&utm_medium=email

Re-Usable Silicon Glue Brushes

Roger — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:13:12 GMT

Maybe I should have put this under reviews, but, oh well. I wanted to share these brushes I bought at the Dollar Store the other day. You get a large and a small silicon brush for 2 bux. I took em home, gave em a trim as you can see in the pic, because the bristles were too limp. I did trim the larger one after I took this pic. These make awesome re-usable glue brushes. They do a good job spreadin the glue. Let them dry, and the glue just comes right off of em, and they’re ready to go again. Instead of spending 14 bux at Rockler, hit the Dollar Store, then you have enough to stop for a cold one er 2.

I should have finished spreading it out on the Walnut like I did on the Ash. It’s a bit hard to see how nice and evenly it is spread out on the Ash board.

If you’re lookin for a good re-usable applicator, these are it.
Thnx for the look.

SPAM EMAIL NOTICE

Roger — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:40:17 GMT

I want to bring this to everyones attention. Anyone who has received an email from (me) about me needing help because I’m in the Phillipines, or some other place is SPAM….... DO NOT CLICK ON ANYTHING IN THAT EMAIL or you will get hacked also…...... I’ve just spent the past 2 days getting this straightend out….. I lost ALL my email contacts, emails, and everything else. I am sorry, and hope that anyone else doesn’t have this problem….. These hackers are out there…......... My puter was hacked from someone in Nigeria…............. on 5 different occasions the past few days….... I have fixed this problem, and my Kentuk55@bellsouth.net and Kentuk55@yahoo.com emails are good again…. I’ve been goin nutz for 2 days trying to get this resolved…........ which as of right now, this minute, it is… I apologize if this happens to anyone else….... I only hope that ya’ll didn’t click on anything inside of that email of me asking for help….if you just opened it and didn’t click on anything inside it, please forward it back to me so I can see if all my contacts are in the “send-to” line…......... I’m sorry I couldn’t get this message any faster to you all.

Shop Fun

Roger — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:35:28 GMT

Ya ever do anything krazy like this: Florida may have aligators, but, here in Kentucky, some have dustigators. He don’t like all the chips, but he has no trouble eatin dust. I may have to retire my 5 dollar box fan. :)

Ya gotta have fun some how or another…..
What-da-ya-got???
Come on….... Kentucky is a “show-me” state just like MO is.. :) so, show me

New Equipment

Roger — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:59:39 GMT

WoooooHoooooooooo….......... In the middle o building my smaller lumber rack, I had to stop to drive 360 miles to purchase this fine Performax 16×32 Drum Sander from a very good friend. I was so excited to get this, and I can’t wait to use it. Besides this, my buddy, (I call him my SinSay…lol), he about made me cry, cuz I came home with a few other unexpected tools/equipment, which consisted of, a Hitachi M12V that is mounted in a mobil table that he made (Woodsmith plan), and homemade inserts, AND, .........wait for it…................. a IPM JoinTech fence system… IPM is Incremental Positioning Machine. It has a very nice fence, that is micro-adjustable, equipped with in-and-out adjustable fences for different sized bits for the built-in dust collection, AND, oh wow, I’m beside myself….....AND, a brand new 16” Delta (Sheila, if yer readin this, you’ll be happy…lol), scrollsaw.. I am so, so thankful to the close friends that I have made over the years. They have become “my chosen, extended, family”. I luv em all, and they know who they are. I think I feel a bit o relief now, so, I’m gonna go have a few cold ones, .........I think a Guinness in me left, and, a Coors Light, in me right…........ Gosh, LIFE IS GR8 !! Now that I’m done rambling, check these pics out: and, thnx fer lettin me air to all o you gr8 folks on here. Be careful, ya’ll might be in the extended mix o soup. :)
My Performax:

My Hitachi M12V, and Delta 16” Scrollsaw:

The IPM system:

Picnic Butler Contest

Roger — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:38:52 GMT

First, congratulations to Keifer for making the winning Picnic Butler. Also, congrats goes out to everyone else that participated. Secondly, Whhhhoooop Whoooopp!! Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote, and even a bigger thanks to all who voted for my Multi-Tray.I appreciate it very much. With the Olympics goin on, I feel like I just won a Silver medal. It was a fun contest. Thanks Lumberjocks, and whoever came up with the idea, and also, thanks for all the prizes. Seriously, I am, well, I’m sippin a Guinness right now, and, it’s tastes really, really good.

Thanks again, everyone.

Drillpress Tip

Roger — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 23:35:26 GMT

I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this “tip”, but, here it is…......pretty simple.. Never ever throw out your old toothbrushes. I’ve got em with ez access to one everywhere in my shop. I always use it when drilling holes in deep stock, and just anytime that I think the bit may be gettin plugged up a little. While retracting the bit to release the chips, I’ll hit it with the toothbrush, and it cleans out those gullets. Helps keep the bit from gettin hot, and dull. What’dya think? u may already do this

Attention Woodturners & All Others

Roger — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 23:13:56 GMT

With all the hype and gettin rich schemes goin on, I decided to get on the bandwagon. I am going to show this pic in hopes that no one will “steal” the idea, and become a millionaire because I don’t have the patent, but, I am an ordinary (don’t say anything), guy, your average (still don’t say anything) guy, etc. Here goes: Now before you view the pic below, let me inform you that if you are interested in this fine product I’m about to unveil, you could just drop me a check or money order in the mail for the low, low, bargain, did I say low, cost of only 2-payments of $19.99 OR you can send me only one payment of $50.00 and you can own a fabulous pair o these …........... I’m gonna call them “The Woodturners Wood Chip Deflectors”. Have you ever had wood chips get into your socks, into your shoes, into everything when you are turnin somethin on the lathe in shorts, boxers, or a pair o them short, long pants????? Well these will solve the chip in yer socks, shoes, hair on yer legs, etc. problems…..... Check em out:

Excuse the I’m too sexy fer my pants, pic.

In hopes of becoming a ga-bil-za-yillion dollar-air, Please send that check or m.o. right away, before all the socks umm, whoops I mean stock, is gone. Thank you for looking. I feel better already Seriously tho folks,,,, this does work, and a gr8 tip for turners in their shorts/boxers whatever… Just an ole pair o them tall over the calf socks, cut out the toes, n slip em over yer shoes…............. Awesome! Chips no more in yer shoes…. hehehehe

Shadow Box to be

Roger — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:42:39 GMT

This is the beginnings of a shadow box I’m making for my inlaws. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Dec. ‘2011. I hope to get it done soon. It’s going to be made of Walnut and Oak. Similar to the frame I made for them of the whole fam damily. Feels good to get out to the shop. I’d like to do more things that I wanna do, instead of all the things I have ta do. Ya know what I mean.
Thnx in advance for lookin. Not much to see just yet.

How do you Relax When you're not in the shop.

Roger — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:19:30 GMT

Please don’t boot me off LJ’s, cuz this really doesn’t pertain to woodworking, but, THIS is one reason why I haven’t been in the shop lately. No explanations needed. I’m takin a poll: Who is more comfortable?

I promise, I’m gittin back out in the shop this week. :)

Dust Collection

Roger — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:53:08 GMT

1st, let me thank StumpyNubs for giving me this idea to post this info on dust collection. His is posted here: http://lumberjocks.com/StumpyNubs/blog/28903 2ndly, I can’t wait to see what he comes up with. He is genious things he does…. Anyway, I’m not, what someone might call a cheapskate by any sorts, but, like I’ve said before, my wallet is not overflowing with cash and/or plastic. That said, here is a few idea’s that I use in my shop for dust collection. Feel free to use any of em. You may need to make a run to the grocery store for a few o these items. Being that I/we try and be participants of recyling, these items can be used instead of throwing them away, or even puttin them in the recycle bins. If you look at these pics closely, you can see how a box fan, a 1lb coffee can, a Pringles can, and a few pieces of aluminum flexible dryer ducting (this really is kool because it stays in position once it is bent), can be used. I also use a reducer or two for going down in size for my palm sander, plunge routing, and anything else that needs some dust collection. Better in that dc bag or can, then in my lungs. That’s my story, and I’m stickin to it! Thnx fer lookin, and plz post some more ideas and money savers that you may share
this hangs on my ceiling: I do clean the filters on a regular basis and/or when needed

this is on my jointer

this is under my table saw

these 2 are under my table mounted router… 1 under, 1 over at the fence

under the bandsaw

and at the lathe… the Coors box does ok, but needs some improvement (NO, I’m not switching beers) lol

Planer Adjustment/s

Roger — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:29:42 GMT

This may not be a big deal, just thought I’d share a few minutes of experience…... While planing a few boards for my next project, I found that my planer was cutting one side of a 7” wide board a bit thinner than the other. Well, you know yourself, ya can’t have that! So, I got into adjusting the old Ryobi AP1301. (which was actually very ez) First, sorry for a few of the pics that are blurry, but, you can still get the point. After the adjustments, you can see by the thickness gauge, it is right on now.. It took just a little finessin, but, no big deal. Anyone can do it.. :) Unplugged of coarse, before doin anything.

Testing for Square Cuts

Roger — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:30:08 GMT

Your equipment will, sooner or later come out of square, and your projects will suffer from it, so, here are some good tips on this link I’d like to share with ya’ll. I know that as a “rookie”, or newbie woodworker, things like these will definitely help you out in the shop. Maybe some have already received this in your email. http://www.startwoodworking.com/post/use-test-cuts-accurate-machine-setups?utm_source=email&utm_medium=eletter&utm_term=machinery-set-up&utm_content=20120216-no-mess-glue-ups&utm_campaign=start-woodworking-eletter

Sharpening Lathe Tools

Roger — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:08:14 GMT

I got this in my email today: Here is a good video by George Vondriska, for anyone who has a lathe that may be intimidated by sharpening lathe tools. I think it’s an awesome video. Enjoy. Thoughts and comments are always appreciated.
http://video.wwgoa.com/video/Sharpening-Lathe-Chisels?utm_source=announcement%2Bfeb%2B15%2C%2B2012&utm_medium=announcement&utm_term=sharpening%2C%2Bsharpen%2C%2Bchisel%2Bsharpening%2C%2Blathe%2Bchisel%2C%2Blathe%2C%2Bvideo%2C%2Bedges%2C%2Bgeorge%2Bvondriska&utm_content=lathe%2Bchisels&utm_campaign=sharpening%2Blathe%2Bchisels

Hope the link works

Picture Frames

Roger — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:17:57 GMT

I have been doin a little bit besides cleaning in the shop. here is a few pics of a couple of unfinished projects. I’m waiting on a reply before I can put the finish on em. thnx fer lookin

Cherry w/Maple inlay, and Walnut w/Oak inlay

Scrap Uses

Roger — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:19:46 GMT

Here’s just a few scraps that have been saved from the firepit. There’s always something you can use a cutoff, or leftover, and whatever for something useful.
Maple cutoffs

Thin Strips (if the scrap is large enough to be safely cut)

Plywood, and 2×4’s make very nice tool holders, etc. for close-at-hand necessities

And a turned hold-down knob for, well, holding something down. A good friend o mine gave me this chunk of Pine that used to be a part of a disassembled barn, a barn that was built in 1880 something, and was dismantled a hundred years later, like 1980 or so.

Then, when you are finished, you’ve gotta reward yourself with a good long-neck of this:

just a scrap piece of 50yr old spalted Oak fun. What do’ya do with your scraps? Post some of your saves. Thnx for lookin. Work/Play safe. Keep makin dust