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| 29 days ago |
Band Director Wand - 9 replies I have been asked to make a band director’s wand, I am not sure of the exact name it might be a baton or something else. Can any of you give me any advise on the process?I have done some turning but mostly thick things, this would be much thinner then I have turned. Is there a way to keep the piece strong? Any advise would be appreciated. ... |
| 82 days ago |
Scale in pictures - 2 replies I have made a few jewelry pieces that I photographed. Some of them I posted here and here.After talking to friends and acquaintances, one of whom bought one of the necklaces, they have told me that it is really hard to determine how big a piece based on the pictures. One friend gave me a dumb look when I told her the piece was a 2 inch circle, s... |
| 169 days ago |
Train Magnets - 7 replies I was considering making a toy train for my son. Most of the commercial trains have rounded magnets that hold the cars together, this allows the train to turn corners and still stay together. I have not seen any magnets like this around, do any of you know of a place that might have them?ThanksMrs N |
| 181 days ago |
wooden whistle - 6 replies I have a student who finished her class project early and would like to make a whistle. She found a couple plans online or in the libary that seem fairly straight forward. Do any of you have any experience in whistle making, any tips you can give me to pass on?ThanksMrsN. |
| 208 days ago |
Cure for a cold - 11 replies My grandpa once told me that getting a box from woodcraft or rockler could make any day a little better. Earlier this week I was feeling down with a nasty sinus cold and I decided it was time that I made my first “real wood” purchase, most of what I have used so far is from home depot or someone elses scrap pile. I got my box from Ro... |
| 287 days ago |
intarsia advice wanted - 4 replies I have never done an intarsia project, and would really like too. I will eventually ask all sorts of questions about the process but I am still at the very begining of planning this project. I am looking for advice on picking a patten.I want to find a pattern that is easy enough for me to have some sucess with but still a challenge. When looking... |
| 412 days ago |
Toddler Stool Finish - 4 replies I am making a step stool so my toddler son can reach the bathroom sink. What type of finish can handle a toddler in a bathroom? |
