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| 18 days ago |
Cyano, why, when, and how ? - 6 replies I’ve seen a number of references to using cyano glue mostly by pen turners, here and elsewhere.Why are you using cyano, when do you use it, and how do you apply it? These questions are assuming it’s more than just for gluing. Finishing? |
| 28 days ago |
Cauls for panel gluing ? - 12 replies I borrowed some cauls for gluing up some panels and they work but I think they could work better.There is no crown on top or bottom piece. I think they should have a slight crown on one of the pieces.How much crown on say 30” cauls ? How do you create it ? Would several coats of poly be enough to stop glue from sticking to them ? |
| 88 days ago |
2 finishing questions - 5 replies 1- When trying to raise the grain before applying aniline dyes, how much water? Do you you just give it a light spray or soak it.2- Will glue stick to a water based aniline dye after it’s applied?TIA |
| 107 days ago |
Ms. Debbie P being investigated - 52 replies Ms. Debbie P, Douglas Bordner, and host of the popular website LumberJocks, Martin Sojka, are being investigated by a joint operation of the FBI, CIA, Homeland Security, RCMP, CSIS and Interpol.They are suspected of being a terrorist group trying to take over the Woodworking World.It is alleged they are recruiting through their “Shop Tours... |
| 114 days ago |
Tack cloths, How important ? - 27 replies Ok, I just spent 2 days sanding.(Maybe with a few longesh breaks, I hate sanding). I know I should use tack cloths before finishing, but recently there was something about them possibly being responsible for fish eye.So is there an alternative method for clean up before finishing ? |
| 137 days ago |
Has anyone tried staining Poplar ? - 13 replies I’ve glued up some panels for a project for my daughter. I used polar because she said she was/is going to paint it, but they have beautiful grain patterns.If it can be stained, I’m going to try her into not painting.I would try some scraps, but I don’t seem to have any stain here and I can’t see any point in buying some ... |
| 141 days ago |
Wanted... Tips for gluing up larger panels - 21 replies I would like to know how others edge glue boards for larger pieces.I usually use sheet goods for wider boards, but some projects do require solid woods.How do you do it ?What clamps, glue, how much glue, or any others tips you can think ?A video blog would be fantastic. |
| 143 days ago |
How many LJ's are "Lefties" ? - 21 replies How many LJ’s are left handed. needless to say I am, mostly.I ask because I needed to buy a new circular saw and wasn’t going to spend much because I don’t use it that often anymore. That is until I went to HD and found a Porter Cable left handed circular saw.What a difference. |
| 146 days ago |
Has anyone built this plan ? - 8 replies My daughter has asked for a vegetable bin and this is the plan she chose.http://img2.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=9_vegw232.jpgIf you have built it, I would like to know what stops the flip out bin from falling all the way forward?It’s a simple build, though the plans suck.I personally don’t like the the exposed hinges but can’... |
| 156 days ago |
Why do I bother ? - 16 replies Firstly, I want to thank everyone for their comments on my projects.Secondly, regarding the lathe bench. I said that the plans came from Wood magazine, they didn’t.They are actually from Shop Notes Vol.2 Issue 10.Now, for the title of this topic.I had a couple of comments about talent on this site and why would that person bother to try.I ... |
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