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| 63 days ago |
Legal SCAM! "Free Armored Safes - beat 72 hr. order deadline! - 6 replies I just had my Dad call me about this great offer. I read it and was shocked as to how real it looked, but quickly realized it’s a scam, legal or not, it’s still a scam. For those of you who may mistake a paid newspaper “Advertisement” as a legitimate article, please read this article on a legal SCAM that is periodica... |
| 72 days ago |
Wall Tool Storage System & Shaving Mule - 6 replies This is our version of the wall storage system (aka: French Cleat) that was posted on LJ’s by several members who incorporated it in their workshop (And thanks to Steve Korz for the instructions). With an abundance of odd shaped tools that have been accumulated over the years, this system works extremely well, as you can move the units a... |
| 72 days ago |
Wood-aholics Anonymous - 12 replies Hello, my name is M _ and I’m a wood-aholic. I have given up buying clothes, shoes, food and other necessities of life so that I can buy more wood. My wood addiction comes from the need to have the latest and greatest version of what Mother Nature has created in the form of a tree or other woody growth. I can’t help myself,... |
| 81 days ago |
1946 McDonough 54" vertical band resaw - 1 reply I found this online. It’s for sale and although I am not trying to promote this sale, I thought it was an interesting piece of equipment that most of us will never get close enough to see in person. Here’s the photo and description: This is a 1946 McDonough vertical band resaw. It has a serial number 54-199 and was manufactu... |
| 82 days ago |
ALERT: Credit Card Phishing Scam - 8 replies Here’s one of the latest scams. This comes from a very reliable source. Stay Alert! The crooks get smarter all the time. Subject: Credit Card Phishing ScamImportance: High All, FYSA. This is from our acquisition office. Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 3:27 PMSubject: Credit Card Phishing Scam The Office of Charge Card Man... |
| 88 days ago |
Suggestions for a Presentation as a Guest Speaker. - 18 replies I have been asked to be a guest speaker at the Annapolis Woodworkers Guild on Thursday, September 10th, 2009 in Edgewater, MD.: http://www.awwg.org/. I have a few ideas of what to do, but I thought it would be good to ask all of you L J’s as to what you would like to see and hear if attending such a presentation. (BTW: New visitors ar... |
| 95 days ago |
CAUTION: Fraudulent Large Sales Orders - 5 replies I thought I’d share a recent inquiry I had for a large order of my custom made canes. I had an e-mail from a fellow posing as “K. B——” and the origin of the e-mail looked to be that of a store’s website. The inquiry was for 300 pcs. of a custom designed cane. After a couple of e-mails trying to determine wh... |
| 113 days ago |
Sheesham (Indian Rosewood) furniture at Target - 17 replies I just saw a stunning piece of furniture at an exclusive store in my neighborhood called “Tar-geht”. It’s a small night table, but the wood used is fantastic! It’s called Sheesham, and is Indian Rosewood. The piece is very sturdy, as they are using 6/4 stock and the grain is so tight that the piece is quite heavy. The... |
| 114 days ago |
How to drill a really long hole in deep wood. - 20 replies Got your attention? Great! I have a very unconventional task and would appreciate your expertise. Q: How can I insert a 1/4” metal rod inside a 36” cane shaft? The project is a cane shaft made from crotchwood Claro Black Walnut. Yes, crosswood of 36” long, grains going all directions but lengthwise. The shaft is ... |
| 161 days ago |
Article: the Washington Post Magazine - 20 replies Hey, can I boast a little? I was interviewed and written up in a recent issue of the Washington Post Magazine, a weekly insert to their Sunday edition. If interested, please view: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/05/AR2009060502095.html Okay, now I’ve had my 5 minutes of fame, and I will go sit down. |
| 195 days ago |
HELP STOP the Emerald Ash Borer beetle! - 4 replies If you haven’t already learned, the Emeral Ash Borer Beetle is on the loose and invading multiple states. It is a daunting task to stop an insect when mankind is transporting the wood it lives and lays eggs in. So, do your part and help by visiting this website for more information and pass the word to fellow LJ’s and anyone who ... |
| 247 days ago |
Attention Computer Geeks: Voice activated PC device - 3 replies I had an inquiry from someone who is trying to assist an elderly gentleman who is nearly blind and would like to acquire a voice activated option for his PC. I don’t know anything about him or his specific needs, but I thought I’d throw this out in hope of getting some resources to pass along. He may be on a limited income so this ... |
| 252 days ago |
More Interesting Trees - 6 replies My girlfriend sent this photo of trees near the US Embassy in Seoul, Korea. They were removed a year ago for major construction efforts and recently replanted. They are protected with a burlap wrap and have IV’s hanging on them filled with a dextrose solution. She is told they are gingko trees. If they are female trees they will bear f... |
| 269 days ago |
Jobs of the Future - Training - 7 replies For those of you looking for work, or to subsidize your wood working interests, you may be interested in this site: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Energy-Matters/Green-Jobs-Of-The-Future.aspx. I can imagine some of you may have an idea or two that you could incorporate with an outside job source to make your wood working part of your continu... |
| 282 days ago |
Health Insurance for Active & Retired Military - 7 replies Since there seems to be a lot of active and retired military here, I thought this may be of interest and possible benefit to many. We are using the medical services of U.S. FAMILY HEALTH PLAN. “The US Family Health Plan is a specially legislated TRICARE option within the military health system. US Family Health Plan offers TRICARE Prim... |
| 293 days ago |
2009 Contests: Have you VOTED??? - 3 replies I haven’t heard much on this and I was just wondering if everyone has voted yet. There’s some unique pieces entered and I had a tough time trying to make a decision as to only picking 5 entries for each category. |
| 295 days ago |
Website Woes: Updating My Website (No Hair Left) - 3 replies WHEW! Well, I finally made myself try to get my website somewhat updated with some new photos of my work. My main problem is that the provider I use keeps changing their format to upgrade the options and my HTML skills are quite limited and I’m not very savvy on all of the tricks they use these days. I’m self taught and really nee... |
| 314 days ago |
How many First Prizes are there? - 2 replies After taking a peek at the latest tally of entries in the current Knot Like No Other Contest I was thinking that there are quite a few really nice entries and that maybe it would be too difficult to pick just ONE First Prize Winner, so that maybe there should be more than one First Prize? Hmmmm. A can of worms has been opened. |
| 315 days ago |
When is a Knot Not a Knot? - 10 replies Okay, this question stems from the Knot contest. I was going to use some manzanita burl and was looking for a knot to incorporate in my piece. My husband made the remark “Burl wood does not have knots.” So that left me wondering as to if I could find a knot in my burl wood.; 1) Would it be a knot or not be a knot?; 2) What IS a no... |
| 329 days ago |
Contest Alert: Win Crafstman Tools - Deadline Jan. 4, 2009 - 3 replies Hey Guys & Gals, I know there’s a lot of talent out there and there is a contest to win $20,000. worth of Craftsman tools. Here’s the website to join and submit your entry: http://www.instructables.com/contest/workshopofthefuture/. If you’re a winner, let me know. Maybe you can send me an unwanted tool or better yet,... |
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