John Gray's Blog at LumberJocks.com http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:28:35 GMT Storage Cabinet Recycled http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/5694

Pictures are of an metal ignition storage cabinet that I rescued. I repainted it and now I have storage for my chemicals, paints, and more.

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:28:35 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/5694 John Gray Washable Face Mask http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/5663 Somewhere I think is information on a washable face mask (made of cotton or similar material?) that is touted to last a long time. I’ve searched for it on Lumberjocks to no avail. Does anyone know what I’m talking about? And if so where can I find one? I’ve also Googled it, not.

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:31:02 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/5663 John Gray NEWLY BUILT ROUTER TABLE http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/5615

I just built this router table out of Oak plywood, Oak trim, and a Pine drawer. It’s from a plan in Woodsmith This project appeared in Woodsmith Magazine No. 131, Vol. 22 / No.8 I’ve added the link to the plan below. The drawer has full slide hardware.
I guess the fun part is building a router table without a router table ;-) .
I’ve used it quite a bit so far and really like it.

http://www.woodsmith.com/plans/ultimate-router-table/

John Gray
Effingham, Illinois

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:12:02 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/5615 John Gray Help installing a window AC thru the wall http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/4943 I have a window AC unit and I want to install it in/thru the wall of my shop, conventional 2×4 wood stick framing. Does anyone have ideas/links to share about an installation of this type – framing, trimming inside and outside (outside is vinyl siding), and any other info? Thanks in advance!

]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:33:43 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/4943 John Gray Woodburst Chinawood Oil Formula http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/4797 I purchased a couple bottles of Woodburst Chinawood Oil Formula (Based on an ancient blends, made with 100% pure and natural Tung Oil) from Rockler and Rockler no longer carries it and I think the company that makes it went out of business, http://www.woodburst.com/index.asp , they do not answer their email and the phone does not work for me. Does anyone know where I could buy some more or have the “secret” formula for it? I have used it on my deck and outdoor furniture and it is super.

]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 22:50:02 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/4797 John Gray Phenolic Table Saw Inserts Question http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/3619 I purchased 2 Phenolic table saw inserts from Rockler, part #26648, and they are too thick for my Ridgid TS3650 so I need to machine them down. Has anyone had experience running this material through a planer or joiner? I’d hate to ruin a set of blades just to cut these.
Thanks in advance,
John

]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:22:56 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/JohnGray/blog/3619 John Gray