285 days ago
by Candy Hicks |
8 comments »
Hello to all our fellow wood workers out there, and great job for doing what you love. Even though there are times that we get frustrated with a project that we are working on, run into on problem after the other; like finding new scratches everytime you change the angle of your light, whoops dropped it again, dang I forgot to do that or where did that run come from? We stick with it because it is a part of us, we love it and with every item that we make, we leave a little piece of ourselves ...
Read this entry »
134 days ago
by drgoodwood |
1 comment »
It’s been said about woodworkers that the last thing we do and the first thing our end-users see is the finish. Perhaps that’s why we call this terminal process a finish. Although the unvarnished truth is that design and execution make the piece, it is often the varnish that sells it.
As with many internet arguments, extreme positions are usually the result of individual bias without considering the personal preferences of others. I prefer to think in terms of tradeoffs. When it comes to f...
Read this entry »
156 days ago
by Candy Hicks |
1 comment »
Here is the top, it is 70% sanded. You can see the large crack around the center of the the hearts, we will fill these cracks in with inlay and add some to the other side as well so we can balance it out.
We add a tempered hardboard to the underside of the top, this adds extra stability and seems to help the wood from twisting over time plus with a few wood screws, bolts and gorrilla glue, it is a great way to attach the top to the base.
We knocked the dark spot out of the...
Read this entry »
403 days ago
by itsme_timd |
2 comments »
Hi All,
I posted some details and pics of my workshop today as well as some projects.
I completed my first project recently – a headbaord for our guest bedroom. I’ve made some picture frames and working on a more ‘deluxe’ picture frame now.
I’m going to need to jump in and look for some answers soon, the questions are starting to pile up!.
Read this entry »
169 days ago
by Davidramsey03 |
5 comments »
BEFORE I START, IF YOU READ THIS, AND CAN OFFER ADVICE ON IMPROVING THIS WITHOUT BUYING ANYTHING OVER $25, I’D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR ADVICE. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!!
I bought some clearance pen blanks from Rockler (Pau Ferro, Indian Rosewood, and Cherry, I think). Not having any “larger” tools or super-fine precision tools (band saw, table saw, router table, etc.) I decided I would begin the adventure the “backwoods” way.
I Started by laying them together, checki...
Read this entry »
156 days ago
by Candy Hicks |
4 comments »
We have had many requests for coffee tables, so we are making them as fast as we can. We plan on making 2 more coffee tables and I think the next two will have glass tops, anyway here is the project that I am working on.
This table has a “sweeping” movement to it. I had a request to make on that was similar to a coffee table table I posted on here. Well this is as close as I can get. We will also have to add a couple of legs so that it will stand without sitting on a base
...
Read this entry »
158 days ago
by Alan |
1 comment »
Finally finished up the first two:
And just in time as it seems our friends are all having babies at once.
So I’m trying some others and practicing on the lathe. The two dumbbell shaped ones below are similar to the above two. Still need to be sanded and finished. I read about painting / staining with food coloring so I think I will try that with the lighter one.
I also bought some walnut and birch dowels, cut them and hollowed them out with the router. I then filled th...
Read this entry »
137 days ago
by mcoyfrog |
2 comments »
Not sure how to start this, i’ve never done a blog before and i’m not the best at writing/speaking LOL. So here goes.
Many years ago my grandpa made a coffee table for us, i’ve been trying to figure it out and my best guess is between the years of 1972-1974. It has passed through all our family at one point or another, but the last several years its been in storage because its a hard table to make work in ones living area. You see its very large about 6’ long to be ...
Read this entry »
287 days ago
by aaronmolloy |
1 comment »
I want to know what you think about putting teak oil of my veneered drafts board. If you havent already seen this video please view it and leave your comments
to view click the following link:
http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/aaronmolloy/blog/3975
I NEED YOUR COMMENTS !
Read this entry »
324 days ago
by aaronmolloy |
2 comments »
Can anyone give me some tips as I would like to carve a number plate for my house in the up coming week can you please tell me what type of carving chisels I will need for the job and the best finishes to apply and all the tools I will need
Read this entry »
1 ... 6 7 8 9 10
96 entries
