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| 298 days ago |
All I want for Christmas. . . - 14 replies We’re creeping up on Christmas (not very PC, I know). What does my fellow LumberJocks hope is under the tree? I’ve hinted at a few things. My family tries to stick in the $50 range for gifts. My wife and I will spend a little more on each other, but now that we have kids, I might be getting screwed. Anyways, here are a few thi... |
| 299 days ago |
Bandsaw Tension Reminder - 8 replies After turning on my bandsaw without adding tension, I wanted a way to remember. I found a tip from a magazine (no idea which one). Just use a rare earth magnet and hang the indicator from it. |
| 299 days ago |
Cutting Board Question - 9 replies Hey all, I’m making some cutting boards out of purpleheart and maple. I’ve been looking at the many cutting boards posted here for inspiration. What is the reason for making them “end grain” vs. “long grain”? It seems the the vast majority are end grain. End grain is more absorbant, but I owuld think th... |
| 302 days ago |
Cherry - 8 replies I’m having my first experience with Cherry on some small projects I’m doing for the Holidays. I’m learning that it has some unique properties that present some challenges. Namely, the sap/heart wood contrast very apparently. What do you all do to make the board more uniform. I’ve seen a few people using dye, but that ... |
| 304 days ago |
HELP. Woods that complement - 27 replies Need a little help from some more visionary or artistic LumberJocks out there. I’m planning on making some holiday gifts very soon. Specifically, three candle boxes, one inlaid cutting board, a few inlaid trivets, and several of those nifty business card holders that have been posted here several times. I want to use more than one speci... |
| 306 days ago |
Finishing information: Great site - 4 replies Hey all, I’m still attempting to stop ruining projects as a result of limited finishing experience. It’s frustrating to put all the hours into making a project perfect, only to turn it into junk with a bad finish. Anyways, I found some good sources of information that I wanted to share: The first is actually a book by Bob F... |
| 307 days ago |
Why woodworking at 2AM isn't a great idea - 8 replies Had a little insomnia a week or so ago. I decided to continue to strip and sand some dining room chairs that I’ve been working on for months it seems. Anyways, I use a foam brush to apply the not so green stripper. Came back out to scrape the chair after 15 minutes. Being the genius I am, I decided I’d sit on the foam brush on th... |
| 318 days ago |
Poll: Favorite Finish - 21 replies Hey fellow Jocks, In my continuing effort to improve my finishing skills beyond a third grade “can’t color between the lines” ability, I am curious about everyone’s favorite finishes. Before everyone replies, I understand that the answer is highly dependant on the wood species, it’s function, etc. . . Feel free... |
| 339 days ago |
Anant Products - 26 replies Hey all, I was hoping someone has had some experience using Anant planes. More specifically, I’m looking for an opinion from someone who has used it as well as the high dollar planes. From my quick research, they have a reputation of being a great value. Better than the hardware store planes, but not in the same league as Veritas o... |
| 348 days ago |
Tape - 1 reply I posted a thread many months ago about clamping techniques for right angles .(link) I’ve been using it over many months and now find the painter’s tape is indespinsible in my shop. I have many clamping jigs and aids that are not being used b/c tape does the trick fast. Most right angle jigs will need 8 clamps for a four-sided box... |
| 357 days ago |
Calling All Cooks - Recipe's needed - 3 replies I’ve come to the realization that finishing skills are what sets good and great woodworkers apart. I’ve had to finally admit that finishing was actually a part of woodworking. Darn. This sudden realization came about after I labored maticuously over a couple projects only to slap on a finish that looks like my 2 year olds coloring... |
| 377 days ago |
Cabinet Scraper (Veritas Variable Burnisher) - 29 replies I have owned a cabinet scraper for a while now and it has collected dust as I couldn’t get a good burr without a burnisher. Bought a typical rod style burnisher and now I understand how handy scrapers can be. I was thumbing through my Lee Valley catalog and saw their “Vertias Variable Burnisher. It costs a little more than a nice ... |
| 388 days ago |
Hinge Frustration - 13 replies I am pretty frustrated with installing some quad hings on a box that is very detailed. There are some jogs out there for quad hinges, but they are very high for such a limited use. Butt Hinges are no problem, but hollowing the clearance for the arm is tedious. It has to be pretty deep and it has blown some of the dovetails loose. Might stick... |
| 391 days ago |
Gator Grip Review - 7 replies I’m always skeptical of the “as-seen-on-tv” products. Too many great ideas seem to be junk cleverly marketed. I don’t do much mechanical work so my socket collection is basic. The GatorGrip idea seemed great but I didn’t buy it for a while due to being skeptical. Finally picked one up for about $15 and am very p... |
| 393 days ago |
Magnet vs. Dell Latitude (guess who won) - 7 replies I was never destined to own this notebook PC. Anybody that read my reply to Mot’s car saga knows that it was stolen for 6 months. Then it was found, but was evidence for another 6 months. Anyways, being the brilliant individual that I am, I was installing some hinges on a small box sitting on the floor by the coffee table. I keep littl... |
| 397 days ago |
2 Quick Questions: Incra Sled & Which plane - 28 replies 1.) I’ve more or less have my shop set up after 3 years now. Still need a jointer. Anyways, I’m now able to start looking at some of the cool accessories that didn’t make since to get until I got the essentials. I’ve always thought the Incra Miter sled and guage’s look very cool. The red and gold look awfully t... |
| 421 days ago |
Central Machinery 2HP DC - Initial Impression Review - 1 reply I don’t know what’s happened to my frugal wife (love ya, babe!), but my woodworking allowance has been generous of late. I went to the store a few weeks ago for a $300 Dust Collector and came home with a $800 Rikon Bandsaw I did a review for a while back. I still got to sleep in the bedroom, lucky break. I casually talked about th... |
| 422 days ago |
SlickPlane (1/16" Radius Plane) - Review - 16 replies I’ve picked this plane up a dozen times at the local store and finally decided to give it a shot. I round over edges on every project it seems and I’m to lazy to switch router bits all the time. I thought about getting a dedicated trim router that I could just keep a round-over bit in all the time, but decided to try the cheap way ... |
| 441 days ago |
Woodmagazine.com comment - 2 replies I recently checked out Woodmagazine.com after having not been there in a while. I still frequent LJ’s the most, but they have really added a lot to their site. Particuarly in the way of video and forum content. It’s not up to the subscription quality of FineWoodworking, but its free. Worth a look. |
| 442 days ago |
Rikon, Where have you been all my life? - 19 replies I’m about to rave about my new toy, but should preface this with a disclaimer. Prior to this purchase, I was using a piece of junk $100 benchtop bandsaw. I hated using it because it was a fight to get it to do even a poor job. I finally earned enough points at home to talk my wife into setting me loose at the local store. I’ve... |
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