153 days ago
by daltxguy |
172 comments »
If you’re a fan of Sketchup for creating woodworking models, then the next obvious step is to use Sketchup to help you create cutlists and layouts. Sketchup plugin Cutlist 4.0 does just that. CutList 4.0 sketchup plugin helps you determine how much of each material you need to produce your design, taking into account nominal sized lumber with allowances for finishing to final size. Then it goes one further and lays out all of the pieces on boards or sheet good sizes of your choosing. Th...
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118 days ago
by Lee A. Jesberger |
51 comments »
Hi All;
I thought I would pass on HOW my kickback occurred, so everyone might keep this is mind when working in their shop, or anywhere someone might surprise you.
First off, I do use a splitter for all through cuts, ALWAYS. (Obviously, cutting dodo’s and other cuts require it be removed)
I had just started to rip a piece of wood, the board was almost to the splitter, but not quite. That’s when my wife busted in and startled me. I turned to see what happed behind me and m...
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197 days ago
by jockmike2 |
43 comments »
Do you all know that denatured alcohol burns, invisibly. I mean you can’t see it burn. Well a little blue flame maybe if you’re at the right angle. Well let me tell you from the beginning. I’m on quite a few meds from a broken back, diabeties and a few other ailments. Needless to say my wife does’nt even want me in my shop, let alone playing with power tools and chemicals. Most of the time I have my wits about me and do just fine until I get tired or in pain, thats whe...
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282 days ago
by YorkshireStewart |
35 comments »
I’ve had a fancy for a thicknessing sander but a 10-20 inch model costs the equivalent of $1000 US over here and there’s no way I can justify that sort of spending so I looked into making one of my own. There’s no shortage of help to be had on the world-wide-web. The links I found useful include:
Dominic’s Woodshop
Kawika Ukulele Sander
Ray Lanham Woodcentral
Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery
Mother earth
The Woodshop
Art Herrick
Luthiers’ Friend
Nick’s drum S...
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1 day ago
by Arianna |
32 comments »
Everyday I sign on to Lumber Jocks to see what is new…. I have always found it fun and exciting to see newly completed projects and to be able to comment on them….
But, lately it has been too difficult to keep up with the postings, the reason I am finding it difficult is that in one day one person will post around 12 Projects or more which causes someone who has posted maybe only one COMPLETED project no chance of comments due to it being bumped off the page and going un-notic...
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213 days ago
by Ad Marketing Guy - Bill |
26 comments »
Welcome Note & Intro to this Blog Series
Everything you can imagine is real, Pablo Picasso
Part I -The Dirty Lies of Starting a Business!
Welcome Everyone to the Ad Marketing Guy’s business Blog for Lumber Jocks & Friends -
I am hoping, there will be 12 entries and unfortunately, none of them will have anything to do with woodworking! WAIT – Don’t leave yet –STOP that back page button! DROP your dovetails and take a few minutes and read, You may find something worth ...
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304 days ago
by Blake |
25 comments »
Grab some popcorn… I made a movie!(Make sure the volume is up… it might be a little quiet)
Story:I have been working really hard to tune up my bandsaw lately. I really wanted one of these:...for tensioning and detensioning the blade. But I am at the end of my budget and can’t spend another $150. I had seen pictures of a homemade version in a magazine and decided to make my own.
I posted this to try to get ideas.
Anyway, this is what I came up with and it works gre...
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234 days ago
by Dick, & Barb Cain |
23 comments »
A person can spend a lot of time on a carving, but after the final cut with your chisel,
you don’t really know what all of the chiseling you’ve done really looks like.
You have to choose a finish that will enhance your carving.
On some carvings I use a stain, others, just a clear finish, it all depends on the theme, or type of wood you’re using.
I’ve chosen some images of my mining scene to show you the difference of before, & after.
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273 days ago
by ATWilliams |
23 comments »
I’ve been a bit overwhelmed buy all of the positive comments I’ve recieved on my work; the inlays in particular.I would be more than happy to share any information with any one on my style of inlaying, or any thing else related to my pieces. I will be posting more projects in the comming weeks …
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90 days ago
by Allison |
22 comments »
A few months ago I had read an article about ebonizing wood with steel wool and vinegar. Awhile back I tried this and absolutely nothing happened. I never even tried again. Ebonizing is a stain of sorts I guess. I also have heard there are several ways of doing this. The reason the original article caught my eye was because I sure as hell don’t have the money to buy Ebony (wood), and I am forever wanting or needing dark/black wood for my projects and I do not like to use paint, to the ...
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