1946 days ago
by Todd A. Clippinger |
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Inspired by Odie
Odie has been sharing some incredible information with the LJ group. There is more gold in there than many may even realize.
An Oblique View
Here is some information that does not seem directly related to woodworking success and is often dismissed. But one must understand is that it is about business, not woodworking. So that means the principles of business, marketing, and social psychology apply.
Go to the Small Business Administration. They will help you with s...
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2243 days ago
by WayneC |
20 comments »
This is a personal blog where I plan to include reference material related to handplanes.
This is for me to capture information in this area and allow for people to comment if they wish. I am thinking of capturing the following topics:
Handplane Books
Handplane related videos
Handplane related web sites
Sharpening References
Plane Restoration References
Handplane Construction References
Block Plane Recommendations
Bench Plane Recommendations
Shooting plane recommendat...
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1297 days ago
by Napaman |
15 comments »
Well I just researched via “tags” the book forums and there are a few on LJ’s…but they are mostly regarding skills books—-which makes sense for wood workers…
But recently I have been dreaming of building a boat…on a 5 year plan (if you look at my projects you will see I am not ready lol)...and so I have been getting lots of books at my local library…on boat building and other titles too…
But one of the books that I picked up is not a...
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1858 days ago
by MsDebbieP |
13 comments »
April 15, 2008
In March of this year I attended a wood show in Toronto and had the privilege of not only speaking with Rob Cosman but creating a ribbon of wood.
Today I had the honour of interviewing Rob and learning about his woodworking history and plans for the future.
The History
Rob was born and raised into the woodworking world. His father, a shop teacher at the time of Rob’s birth, became a contractor when Rob was about two years of age. Rob’s earliest memory ...
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500 days ago
by WeaponX |
12 comments »
Wanting to start woodworking
Hi all,
I am very new to woodworking, acutally I was a mechainc for 10 years. I know nothing at all, not even how to read a tape measure in increments. Do you guys have any advise that I could get. I want to buy some tools but I dont wnat to spend alot. I dont mind if they are just hand tools. Just dont know where to start and would love to learn a simple project to work on. Anyways thanks for the advise.
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974 days ago
by Diane |
11 comments »
I ran into some carving books thought someone here might be interested in them. I have 10 books.Here is the auction link to take a look:http://www.listia.com/auction/834781
But sign up using this link to automatically get 150 free credits to bid with : http://www.listia.com/signup/68899
Diane
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2044 days ago
by Dekker |
10 comments »
Boxes and boxmaking have always been popular subjects for many hobby woodworkers. What other project type offers such variety in technique, finish, and final application? A box project can often be completed in a weekend, and noone can ever say they have too many boxes!
The first place to start when considering making wooden boxes is to get some inspiration. Since the best place to get inspiration is to see other finished boxes, I suggest you start by looking through some books on wood...
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1226 days ago
by Ecocandle |
9 comments »
Someone once said, “Plan your work and work your plan.” Or was it, “Plan your woodworking at work, so you can plan on working on wood after work?” Either way, I have a plan. Over the last several years I have spent a good deal of my time building spaces in the virtual world of Second Life. I have designed hundreds of pieces of virtual furniture and I want to learn how to bring them into the real world.
I realize that most readers are now scratching their heads with their tape measu...
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1140 days ago
by Gary Fixler |
9 comments »
While not particularly woodworking, he uses wood in many of his jigs and clamps and presses. Too, he calls his operation “Quercus Press,” and Quercus, as we all know is the genus of the oak trees. It looks like the covers are glued over white oak boards as well. Moreover, though, this video is simply a maker’s dream. From the old linotype machine whirring and clanking away to line up type as he presses keys, to the vaults of old engravings he gained access to, to the many cl...
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2239 days ago
by WayneC |
9 comments »
This is the beginning of a listing of handplane related books. This is primarily intended to be a personal reference. But, please feel free to suggest books if you have any recommendations. I’m especially interested in recommendations for out of print books.
I own and can recommend the following books:
The Handplane Book (Paperback) by Garrett Hack – Excellent book, good coverage of the use of all types of hand planes.
Working with Handplanes (New Best of Fine Woodwor...
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