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| 1 day ago |
Want to Buy A Router - 6 replies I was looking at woodworking power tools online and found an ad on Craigslist: “Red Router with Black Table” That was all of the information provided and the asking price was $100. Sounds like a good deal to me – always wanted a red router and a black table! Jim |
| 3 days ago |
Hand Sanding A Square End - 9 replies Here’s my problem and it’s a recurring one: when I cut dividers for box trays, I often cut them too long to ensure they are not too short! Then I sand them down to size. But often when hand sanding the ends of these small pieces (1/8” thick x 3/4” wide), I end up off square to the edges. Don’t know if it’s old... |
| 13 days ago |
Thank You to Our Veterans - 5 replies On this Veteran’s Day, I would like to say thank you to all veterans who, like me, sacrificed for our country. You are appreciated! Jim Crockett USN (Ret) |
| 20 days ago |
Dead Blow Mallets - 1 reply I see Dead Blow Mallets from 12 oz up to at least 48 oz. If you were purchasing a single Dead Blow Mallet, which weight would you consider optimum? Thanks,Jim |
| 21 days ago |
Leaf/Contractor Bag Holder - 2 replies Has anyone run across a plan to allow the user to attach a large (55 gal) contractor bag to some kind of stand to hold it and keep it open? This would be very handy when loading up leaves in the fall. I’ve seen some holders for sale online, but they are metal or plastic and only hold a 33 gal bag. The capability to fold up when not in use ... |
| 36 days ago |
Rockler - Free Shipping - 2 replies I had read somewhere that if you accessed the Rockler site via Facebook, shipping was free. I just tried it and it showed that I was eligible for free shipping on a less than $30 purchase. Don’t know how long this will last but worth using if you need to place an order. JimC |
| 44 days ago |
Clamping Edge/Tool Guide - 3 replies I have been looking at the various clamping guides (Bora, All-In-One, Gator, Pro-Grip, Harbor Freight) and have questions about which ones work well and those that don’t do as well. Money is in short supply and like most of us, I want to make sure I spend my $$$ wisely. Festool is out of the question! For those of you who have one (or m... |
| 50 days ago |
Freud Fusion P41010" Blade Sale - 0 replies Western Tool Supply shows the Freud Fusion P410 10” table saw blade on sale for $79.99 in their current monthly flyer. Good price on what is supposed to be an excellent combination blade. JimC |
| 61 days ago |
Earring Jewelry Cabinet - 2 replies I have an acquaintance who has asked if I can make her a jewelry box/cabinet for her earrings (over 100 pair). I’ve been giving it a lot of thought and searching the web and haven’t come up with very much. I do like the one shown on this site but don’t know that I can figure out a mounting system that will allow the leaves to m... |
| 75 days ago |
Hardwood Buying Question - 11 replies I’m curious – I was looking at some hardwood on a website and noticed that 8/4 thickness costs more per board foot than 4/4. This doesn’t make sense to me – the way I understand the board foot formula, I would already be paying for the additional thickness in the calculation for number of board feet [(width x length x thi... |
| 83 days ago |
Fly Box Construction - 6 replies Anyone have an idea of how this box was constructed? My thought is a block of walnut was slided in half then a router and template were used to hollow out the interiors. I’m not sure, though, because of the interior corner angles; it would be hard to get that nice sharp 135-deg edge to corner angle. But maybe it was cleaned up with a chise... |
| 83 days ago |
Using Keyway Keys for Precise Measurement - 6 replies I received a link to this video tip in an email from FineWoodworking today – here is the link I have a set of brass setup bars that I use frequently but never gave a thought to these keys that are available at most hardware stores. Here is an excerpt from the web page: ”When checking the depth of a dado or preparing your ban... |
| 84 days ago |
Box Top with Inlaid Agate Slice - 3 replies Anyone ever seen a box top with an inlaid slice of agate? Probably be a real pain to clean out the hollow for the inlay because of the uneven edges and I’m not sure I can find a slice thin enough – most I have seen are 1/4 or slightly thicker. Turquoise would look really nice in a walnut top, I think. Again, where to find the slice. ... |
| 98 days ago |
Informative Website - 6 replies I just ran across this website, WoodBin Woodworking, and thought some of you might be interested. The reference page contains a wealth of useful information and charts. Jim |
| 101 days ago |
Keyed Miter Joints - 11 replies Some time back, I found this article on Keepsake Boxes at American Woodworker's website. It’s a good article and fairly comprehensive. However, if you view the stack of boxes in the image included, below, the builder used some rather unusual keyed miter joints. Nowhere in the article was there any mention of anything except normal keyed mi... |
| 103 days ago |
Inside Measuring - 18 replies How do you take inside measurements, say the inside of a box – from side to side? I’ve used the two stick method quite often with good results. I recall seeing somewhere a plan for two arms with a center connector where you could clamp the two arms together with a thumbscrew after extending the arms to each edge. Does this ring an... |
| 111 days ago |
Screws for Table Saw Blade Adjustment - 2 replies I have a Craftsman 21830 Jobsite table saw on which the blade adjustments mechanism is held in place with four socket flathead cap screws. Three of the four have the drive socket partially stripped out and I wish to replace them. I ordered what I thought was six screws from Sears Parts Direct for $9.69 (incl shipping & tax). I received one a... |
| 126 days ago |
Transferring A Line - 10 replies I’ve always had trouble accurately transferring a line from the face of a board to the edge(s) or vice versa. If I start on one face, transfer all the way around the board using a square, I’ll usually be off by at least 1/8”, probably more. Other than purchasing a saddle square from Lee Valley, does anyone have any secrets/t... |
| 136 days ago |
Veneer - determining "good" side - 5 replies I read articles that instruct to apply blue tape to the “back” side of the veneer and then use veneer tape of the “good” side. I’ve looked at several pieces of veneer I have and have been unable to determine which is the good and which is the back side. Any guidance on this matter would be appreciated. What shoul... |
| 155 days ago |
Padauk is Obviously Smarter than I Am! - 4 replies Help!!! I made a box top out of padauk for a small cherry box. This piece of padauk was cut from a plank and the color is just plain blahhhhh – about like a red barn that has weathered for 15 years – blah red, blah orange, brownish. I’ve sanded it, I’ve tried some Seal-A-Cell, tried some clear dewaxed shellac – s... |
