I spent a very happy day in my workshop today….mostly I jointed, thicknessed and ripped lots of timber… Purple Heart, Silver Ash, Silky Oak…[aka Lacewood] and Tasmanian Blackwood… I used an Incra TSLS 32 to rip fine strips for accents.. More woven pattern projects in the wind. It is such a pleasure to work in the new clean workshop… I moved the 3 metre machine around to make more room to play on the 2 metre machine… and moved the mitre saw… now I have lots of room to make all manner of new projects…
Had most of it ripped when I notice that the table saw was making a funny noise and the blade was lifting up while I was ripping… Checked the belt and OH OH… not good.. if fact bloody dangerous…Need a new belt… Like right now… where to get a belt for a table saw…
Jumped into the car and went searching for a new belt… first stop… Repco… automotive spare parts dealer… Had one in stock… and I got a discount for being a member of RACQ..
Back to the shed… finished all the ripping.. and then spent a few hours glueing up all the accents to the weave..
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As to sized.. the lacewood is 1 and 9/16 inches..and the accents are 1/8 inch thick.. the end depth will be 1 and 1/4 inch… there are 10 lengths of 20 inches which will be cut to size…maintaining grain matching across the weave….
Three new projects half done… will finish the cutting on the Mitre Express from Incra…
Then more glue up… here is a slideshow of the weave accent glue ups.
Hold on to your hats .....I can't wait to see how this all works out...
-- Drink twice... and don't bother to cut... @ larrysworkshop.wordpress.com For lovers of all things timber...
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 1085 days ago
Wow you humming along today Larry I don’t know how you get all that done Mate, and always a new product and design to boot. Good job . Enjoy.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
Kent Shepherd
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#2 posted 1085 days ago
Can’t wait to see more—-especially the video of the Torque!
-- She thought I hung the moon--now she just thinks I did it wrong
moshel
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#3 posted 1085 days ago
you have been busy!
now we are getting into the sad season here that most glues stop working…. back to screws, I guess.
-- The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep...
Greg The Cajun Box Sculptor
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#4 posted 1085 days ago
Every day in the workshop is a happy day. I am glad to see you got alot done, as always…...
-- Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. http://www.FineArtBoxes.com
Beginningwoodworker
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#5 posted 1085 days ago
You have been busy,
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
donjoe
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#6 posted 1085 days ago
That’s alot to get done in one day. Busy woodworker for sure.
-- Donnie-- listen to the wood.
Eagle1
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#7 posted 1085 days ago
Good going Mate..
-- Tim, Missouri ....Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the heck happened
lumberdustjohn
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#8 posted 1085 days ago
Lots of clamps!
Keep the updates coming.
Thanks for sharing
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GaryD
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#9 posted 1085 days ago
I just wish I had as much time in the shop as you. I still work in the corperate world. Thanks for sharing. Always look forward to your posts.
-- Gary, Little River,SC I've Learned that the Lord didn't do it all in one day and neither can I
Mary Anne
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#10 posted 1085 days ago
I’m ready to try… cutting and gluing today.
Thanks again, for your generosity in sharing how you do things.
Lee A. Jesberger
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#11 posted 1084 days ago
Hi Larry,
As always, your work is looking good.
Lee
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stefang
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#12 posted 1083 days ago
A wood weaver! Now I truly have heard everything! Lol. Looking forward to the Torque vid Larry.
-- Mike, American in Norway
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