Bob A in NJ's Blog at LumberJocks.com http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:33:35 GMT Got wood? Makita Blade Sharpener #1: 9820 Sharpener http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/35528 Blade sharpener just posted, would rather sell it to a Lumberjock.

SOLD QUICK, THANKS

]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:33:35 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/35528 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Jed Rack #1: Ok, I think I have enough clamps now http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/34067 Jed Clamp-it that is. :-)

Ok, I’m out of room, enough clamps for now. ( Something you never hear!)

This 3/4 pipe works great as a simple and low cost pipe storage unit.

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:41:42 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/34067 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Dust Collection PVC or Metal? #1: Quick Survey on Material for Dust Collection parts http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/33489 Guys

Will be making a short dust collection run, about 20 foot, next week to hook up 3 tools. I’ve seen the comments, seems like metal is the better choice but I plan is to use 4” PVC and ground it with copper wire.

Just wondering, what does your system have? PVC or metal pipes?

Thanks

Bob

]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:43:42 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/33489 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Holy smokes! #1: When is the last time you cleaned your dust filter canister ? http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/33132 So I sold my Jet 1100DC and was cleaning it up today for the new owner. The machine has the bar on top to spin the flappers on the inside. Prior to moving it to the driveway, I turned the flappers a few times like I do each week with the machine on. Taking it outside, I removed the bag and started up the leaf blower and started to blow all the dust out. Holy smokes! Shot air from the outside of the machine through the pleats and out the bottom came a PILE of saw dust that just kept on giving. The pile ended up about 8 inches tall and the dust was everywhere. Shot it from the bottom directly into the belly of the beast. Wow, there was so much dust packed into the filter! I always assumed the flappers cleaned the filter! No way! If your machine is not “sucking like it used to” try giving the filter a good cleaning with a leaf blower. Make sure to wear your dust mask ! The whole process took about 5 minutes to just clean the filter, then another 30 minutes to wash the cars.

]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:05:50 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/33132 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Dust collector. JDS 2100 CK #1: Guys, anyone have one of these cyclones? http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/32985 Not a whole lot of reviews or videos on this machine. Anyone have direct experience with the JDS 2100 CK? Thanks. Bob

]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:29:41 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/32985 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Cutting Boards #1: Life's a Beech? http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/32329 Hi guys,

Have a question on experince wth using beech for cutting boards.

I have a chance to by some beech for a great price for some more cutting boards.

Wondering if anyone knows if this is a good wood to use?

Thanks

Bob

]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:13:09 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/32329 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Tops August 1, 2012 http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/31363 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWyNbN-e1QQ

]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:08:53 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/31363 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ More Tops http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/30237

Had some time to kill today so made a few more laminated tops. Bob May 28 2012

]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 22:22:20 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/30237 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Laminated Wooden Tops (with and without beaded bases) http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/29875

Some more tops, these things are addictive. Give one away, everyone wants one.

This next one has the bases, trying a bead on the bases, I think it adds a nice design feature.

The 3rd video shows how easy they are to make (This is Jock Steve A , who is a master turner).

I scored with obtaining a lot of this laminated stock. If anyone needs a source for this type of wood, send me a message and I'll forward you and email address where to buy it.

Bob A in NJ May 8, 2012

]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:42:55 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/29875 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Burl bowl http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/29646 Got a nice hunk of burl from a friend at the woodturning club. Had some extra time today so I wondered what was inside the tree. This is 5 ” wide and 4 ” tall. Spray laquer finish, much prettier in person.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSuxOlvkjTE

Thanks Ed H. for the burl (from NJ Woodturners!)

Bob 4/22/2012

]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:33:27 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/29646 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ New laminated tops and nice music http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/29530 A couple new projects from yesterday.
Bob A April 15 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwz9MeNUwzg

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:45:46 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/29530 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Wood Tops on Superbowl Sunday 2012 http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/28040 Steve A and Bob A making more tops for the NJ Somerset “The Woodworking Shows” to help donate money to the NJ Specialized Hospital for Children. Please stop by our booth and watch us turn.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:02:00 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/28040 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Wood spinning tops http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/27741 Hi, getting ready for our local The Woodworking Show is Somerset, NJ in February. Our club, the New Jersey Woodturners donate our time to make wooden spinning tops for the Childrens Specialized Hospital of New Jersey. Please stop by our booth and check it out.

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:45:18 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/27741 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Pantagraph #1: Mathias' Pantagraph from Woodgears.ca http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/27739

Trying out the pantagaph I built during Christmas vacation. Fun Project, works great. Check out www.woodgears.ca for more details on how to build this wonderful machine. Took about 7 hours to make it and a few more hours for the letters.

Bob January 22 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcqIvQaQJjU&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

http://woodgears.ca/pantograph/

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:58:45 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/27739 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Cathouse Feral Cat Log Cabin http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/26219 We adopted a feral cat, or she adopted us, not sure. Syndey

It’s starting to get cold so we built this little kitty condo for her.

Fun little project. Has some left over 2”x2” redwood pieces so we jazzed it up with a log cabin feel. Next are some Christmas lights for her.

This is ~ 2’X 2” x 30” and weighs about 100 pounds. Has an elevated deck to get her up above the snow line. We live 60 miles west of NYC so we get a fair amount of snow. Took about 15 hours to build.

http://youtu.be/lsbtPk5mWrE

]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:41:31 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/26219 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Floors #1: Floor Score! http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/25887 A buddy of mine gave me 28 of these wood grain rubber floor mats. These are magic to my feet and legs.

I had the black version as you can see. The wood grain printed ones are so much nicer. They interlock at a level surface and make using a broom and shop vacuum much easier. I put the black ones in about two years ago and feel its the best investment I ever made into the shop. These free ones are not enough to cover the area I need so I still have some black ones as “fill in’s” for now. I found the mats on Amazon and have ordered another 18 for about $75.

Besides being friendly to my feet, they give the shop an entirely different feel to it. Looks a lot better! The black mats are about 3/8” thick, the wood grain are about 1/2” thick.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:28:07 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/25887 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Wood assortment #1: Lumbermen's Club Exhibit in Memphis Airport http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/20555 My new job takes me through the Memphis Airport every two weeks. The Lumbermen’s Club of Memphis has this great exhibit there. I slow down every time I walk by to check this out. Thought you might enjoy this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GNKJWx4Qsk

]]> Sat, 15 Jan 2011 03:53:38 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/20555 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Lumber For Sale #1: Maple, Red and White Oak, Walnut, Cherry,Butternut http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/8518 Hi guys:

A friend of mine has retired from woodworking and is selling several thousand board feet of these types of woods, These are located in Northeast PA, about 45 minutes north of Scranton. If you need quality lumber at great prices, please check out me ebay pages Thanks Bob A in NJ

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=310138455190

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:11:50 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/8518 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ Woodworking Injuries #1: Broken tendon, .....that's tendon, not tenon http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/4074 Well, I have to admit this is a new one for me. I’m in the final steps of completing my version of the new fangled workbench and was moving the top, back and forth over the leg assembly. It’s 2’ x 4’ x 2” thick with a 50 pound Craftsman woodworking vise on one end. Weighs about 125 lbs. Never actually picked it up , just moving, flipping it top to bottom, so I could get to the bottom and fit it to the leg assembly base.

Well, low and behold,, I hear a giant BOING sounds from my left elbow. Felt like a 110 volt shock. The arm went weak and I called it a night.

Turns out, I ruptured my bicep tendon, the tendon that connects my muscle to my elbow. Completely snapped like a broken rubber band. Apparently very common for guys between 40 and 60 (I’m 52). The Dr said he never see’s this type of injury with women, I guess the ladies are not stupid enough to move anything so darn heavy. So, at 52, I’ve blown a gasket!. Didn’t even know this could happen. The surgery is later today. 2 weeks in a sling then up to 8 weeks of physical therapy.

Hey older jocks, be careful in the shop. I thought this was heavy but not THAT heavy. Get some help moving stuff

The bench turned out pretty nice , will post this within a week or two.

Later, Bob

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:02:29 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/4074 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ I've been selling older tools. have an INCA bandsaw 4 Sale http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/3878 I’ve been replacing my old Craftsman style stationary tools and upgrading to more powerful brands. I’ll selling my old (21 years) Inca bandsaw on ebay. 10’ throat, cut about 6 inchs thickness

Well made by the Swiss, I’d love to keep this for a small work and use my new Grizzly for larger resaw work. I’ve been very impressed with the INCA lately. I bought a new timberwolf resaw blade and it sliced through 3” wide oak and cherry, with nice straight cuts- easily.

Here’s the link to ebay, check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310032962698&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=021

Thanks for looking.

I paid $700 for it 20 years ago and would like to see it with a LJ. Bidding starts at $399

Bob

LOCAL PICKUP ONLY< NO SHIPPING. Extra blades free with saw.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:51:53 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/woodtimes/blog/3878 Bob A in NJ Bob A in NJ