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| 285 days ago |
How do I finish a burl? - 4 replies I have three potentially beautiful slabs of big leaf maple burl and am having trouble with the finishing. Most of the wood I have worked is simply sanded in the direction of the grain until all the lines are out. These slabs have a swirling grain that doesn’t have a clear-cut direction. I seem to be adding almost as many lines as I am remo... |
| 312 days ago |
Responsible Forestry - 9 replies I am looking for an organization(s) that address proper and responsible forestry. I can do without the political rhetoric and hidden agendas. I would simply like to be better informed about the production and harvesting of the raw materials used in the craft I so dearly love. |
| 750 days ago |
How can I find you? - 8 replies With as many LJ members as there are, I would guess there a few in central Ohio. Is there any way of finding each other besides the computer? |
| 800 days ago |
Turning a sphere - 3 replies I’m looking for a good step-by-step on how to turn a wooden sphere. Input is greatly appreciated. |
| 822 days ago |
How to test for moisture content - 13 replies I have a slab of ash drying in my garage shop. It was cut about two years ago. Measures 44” x 3” x 72”. When can I begin to think about using it and is there any way of testing moisture content without a meter? I don’t want to jump the gun, but I hear it calling my name. If it is still too wet, practical suggestions on sp... |
