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| 295 days ago |
any points I need to know on working with antlers - 6 replies A friend of mine offered me a fair sized pile of deer antlers that he picks up during hunting season. I’ve seen lots of great pieces that incorperate antlers, but I’ve never made any. I’m not sure if I should even take them, Is there anything I need to know about antlers? can they be machined? Are they safe to work w... |
| 310 days ago |
dumpster diving anyone? - 16 replies As I’ve been familiarizing myself with the LJ’s I’ve been amazed at the ingenuity of Lumberjocks at finding tools, machines, parts and lumber. So I’m curious, how can I expand my ability to bring home nice wood, and tools, beyond the BORG, my local Woodcrafters, and local lumbar yards. Tell me your best advice, stories,... |
| 312 days ago |
Yates American Table saw - 12 replies OK, looking through craigslist and found a listing for a yates american g-89 table saw that looks to be in incredible condition. From what I’ve seen looking arround the price seems really good too, but I know nothing about Yates american. Anybody out there that can educate me?? If you are interested, the listing is here—-> http... |
| 312 days ago |
drying lumber - 5 replies I was watching Keith Cruickshanks video on Craig Vandall Stevens @ woodtreks.com (thanks for the great website Keith.) and I noticed that Craig had some cut lumber stacked and drying outside, uncovered, in what looks like an area that gets at least a fair ammount of rain fall (really green and lots of trees). does this prolong the drying ... |
| 312 days ago |
finishing question - 3 replies Just another newbie question… I’m contemplating my first project with contrasting woods, probably bubinga and maple (ive seen it a few times together, and I love the contrast). My question is, when finishing, do I apply the same finish to the entire project? or do I need to pre-finish the different species seprately? Thanks... |
| 313 days ago |
shop design help please - 4 replies LJ’s My wife finally got the new house she has been wanting (yep, I’m there too). There is, however a noted lack of out building or room for such. That means I get 1/2 of a 21×23 garage for my shop. I thought I had most of my issues of placement figured out, untill today. (I’m new to LJ’s and haven’t p... |
| 314 days ago |
hand cutting dovetails - 9 replies LJ’s I’ve been woodworking for a few years now, but only just got interested in hand tool work. I’m very interested in learning to hand-cut doevtails, and have been doing research. Lots of articles recently (last several months really) on japanese pull saws for dovetails. Anybody have opinions on this, and more specific... |
| 314 days ago |
milling question - 17 replies I’m brand new to LJ’s, but impressed with the ammount of knowledge I’ve seen in a few days looking.Here is my question: I have a huge tree in my yard that needs to be taken down. I believe its elm. I’m talking probably 6’ diameter, has to be 60 years old. I’ve never attempted to mill any wood myself. ... |
