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| 6 days ago |
Crusing at work (on break time of course) - 13 replies Just curious about how many of us cruise the site during lunch hour or on break at work. If you cruise at work – do you sign on and comment on the various forums or blogs? Or do you make a mental note to go back in the evening to make comments? Just thought I’d throw this out there as some who wonder why they get only a few com... |
| 6 days ago |
Trying to find a link - 2 replies I’ve been trying to find the link to the woodworker that makes cars, full size horses and carriage, rooms, etc. out of wood. There’s a picture of him with one of his cars in the water. Do any of you know this guys name? I wanted to show the pictures to a friend of mine and I can’t find it. Thanks in advance. |
| 7 days ago |
Planer question - 7 replies I was reading Marc Adams’ safety article in this month’s Popular Woodworking and this raised a question. (It does aggravate me when I see these articles and they show only those large machines that most of us hobby folks could not hope to own—- but that’s another post.) He spoke of the “shearing” action of ... |
| 8 days ago |
Mulberry - 3 replies Has anyone worked with Mulberry and if so, how does it work, easy/hard on tools, etc. How does it finish out? Thanks in advance. |
| 12 days ago |
humor, jokes, satires, etc. etc. etc. - 77 replies So perhaps the latest flap over a joke—- which I took as a joke—- is the time to suggest another category for the forum. “Jokes, etc.” This part would be for all those things that we each think is funny, outside of the Coffee Lounge. Then each LJ would be able to post their jokes and the other LJs would be able to read o... |
| 12 days ago |
WW'ing and needle craft - 7 replies OK – I think I have to come to the realization that woodworking is going to have to wait a bit until I get this darn thing in my neck fixed. I used to do a lot of needle work and got bored with it. But I’m thinking that while I’m waiting to feel better than I can make some needle projects that I can use in future woodworking pr... |
| 15 days ago |
Hinge question - 6 replies I’ve been saving up my questions—— I’m working on a box for my cat who will not be with me much longer (21 years is a long time). Anyway – I’m limited to what I can make because of my orthopedic issues. So to say it’s not going to be the best box I’ve ever made is an understatement, but it’... |
| 15 days ago |
Storing planes and insurance question - 19 replies How do you all store your planes? In a plane sock? On a shelf? On it’s side? On it’s sole? In the house? In the garage? Also, do any of you have riders on your homeowner’s policy to cover your tools? My agent’s clerk tells me that most tools are covered under the “contents” portion of your... |
| 18 days ago |
It's a challenge - 7 replies OK my fellow Lumberjocks here’s the deal. I’m still struggling with medical issues of the orthopedic variety and may be having surgery before the end of summer. I hope it does not end up in surgery as that’s never a good thing, but that seems where I’m headed. I’m really hoping the doctor will send me the physical t... |
| 26 days ago |
splitting logs - 9 replies I have been wanting to ask this for a while – but keep forgetting until I go in my backyard and see the pile of logs behind the shed. When I moved into my house I had several trees that were hanging over the house cut down and the trees were cut into approximately 2’ lengths. Most are about 6-8” in diameter. They are about two ... |
| 28 days ago |
Cordless drill question - 15 replies After about 4-5 good years my Black & Decker 12volt hand drill is just about gassed. The chuck has been broken, fixed, broken again, etc., the battery (only one came with it) is to the point it only holds a charge for about 10 minutes. I think I’ve gotten my $60 worth out of this drill. This puts me in the market for a new drill. Pa... |
| 31 days ago |
Stays Clear finish - 0 replies Has anyone used this product – “Stays Clear”? http://www.epaintstore.com/paint/benjamin_moore_benwood_423.htm I’d be interested in your thoughts on it. I have a cypress project that I am thinking of using it on. Thanks |
| 32 days ago |
Oops --- never thought I'd be in this category - 5 replies I pride myself on being very safety conscious – not only in the shop – but in all aspects of my little corner of the world. I’ve had my share of accidents and bumps and bruises, but I can only think of one that was really a boner on my part. (That’s when I was running wire in the attic of my first house—- funny how ... |
| 39 days ago |
Woodworking vacations - 4 replies As you know, I’ve just recently visited Kelly Mehler’s school in Kentucky and blogged about my experience and what I learned. I’d be interested to hear about the schools others have attended, the good and bad, etc. I’m hoping that I get some good feedback so I can start planning for my next vacation next summer. I certa... |
| 43 days ago |
Back lash in planes - 3 replies Would someone please explain the issue of back lash on a plane. I kind of have the idea but would appreciate someone’s explanation. I think back lash describes the slop in the blade adjustment lever when you have moved the blade forward or back. But I’m not sure. And I’m also not sure why it’s an issue. Thanks for ... |
| 44 days ago |
Sandpaper resource - 6 replies In my recent hand tool class we used rolled adhesive-backed sandpaper to do some of the basic sharpening on the lapping plate. I thought I’d share the resource if anyone should be interested. CW Haydencwhayden.com We used the 3M 2.75” wide fre-cut open coat 216u 150 grit UPC #02596180 grit UPC #02595220 grit UPC #02594400 gr... |
| 45 days ago |
Home safe and sound - 9 replies Just thought I’d let my friends on LJ’s know I made it home safe and sound tonight. Tomorrow starts the car shopping. Thanks for following my blog. Off now to unload the car and rest up! |
| 55 days ago |
Mass e-mail to LJ's - 17 replies Just curious if anyone else got a private message about voting for a t-shirt slogan. I’ve read about the contest and think it’s great. Not so sure I want to get e-mails/private messages asking me to vote though. Can you do a mass mailing to LJ’s or did this person simply pick names and spend a lot of time sending individual ... |
| 58 days ago |
Ode to the Little Brass Screw - 7 replies My little friend, how I adore youYou are bright, soft and pretty You add beauty to all you adorn, how I adore you Like puppy love you entice me, how I adore you You are mysterious and alluring, how I adore you You require so little – a gimlet and driver, how I adore you But oh so rigid and unforgiving how I ad…co... |
| 61 days ago |
small porch/deck table - 0 replies http://lumberjocks.com/projects/6190 I’m making this same chair (larger sized) out of cypress. So far the chairs and footstools are coming along great and they are very pretty – in my opinion. The table is the issue. I’ve not come close to figuring out how to use Sketchup – so I’ll try to describe what I want... |
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