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1st March 2008, 04:51 AM
Thread: Fww197
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At least you folks have an excuse for it taking a...
At least you folks have an excuse for it taking a while, what with the Pacific Ocean and all. Here in Los Angeles I get it 2-1/2 weeks after the east coast subscribers. That makes the classified ads...
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1st March 2008, 04:47 AM
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Very nice!
I've been using the instructions that come with Lee Valley's birdmouth bits. This will be more flexible.
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29th February 2008, 05:06 AM
Thread: Timber offer + challenge 2
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As an across-the-ponder,
can I provide my own timber and post photos in a non-competitive spirit?
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28th February 2008, 05:19 AM
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Based on the work in your photo, have you tried...
Based on the work in your photo, have you tried sterling silver wire? I've just started researching this method after seeing a presentation by turner Jimmy Clewes. The wire comes dead-soft and...
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16th February 2008, 11:54 AM
Thread: Dremel powercarving speeds
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I don't remember where, but I recall seeing a mfgr's
reccomendation that rpm's not exceed 5k when using recip hand piece.
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16th February 2008, 11:47 AM
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How is what you're looking for different than the
ones suggested? That might help us...
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15th February 2008, 06:06 AM
Thread: A box for Lucy
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I don't quite have my head around it yet,
but I'll give it some time this weekend. I've been thinking of starting on Japanese-style puzzle boxes. This looks like an excellent starting point.
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15th February 2008, 05:59 AM
Thread: Box split apart at the seam
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The difference between the two locations could
be as much as 20% RF. So as Ron asked: what kind of joint is it? Do you have a picture available?
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11th January 2008, 04:31 AM
Thread: Rebating vise jaws
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That is trick! Thanks for posting.
Now I know what I'm doing Sunday afternoon.
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29th December 2007, 05:26 AM
Thread: Tools That Last a Millenium or 3
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Thanks for posting this. I'd love to track it down.
Do you know the original publication? I'm not thrilled with their assumption that the blades were sorted by color in deference to appearance. It's possible the hunter considered them to be of...
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29th November 2007, 05:07 AM
Thread: Indispensable woodcarving tools
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12 chisels for $50?
They can't be good, but they might be enough to get you started. If you buy the set, I also suggest you buy one good chisel. It will also cost about $50. For the good one, choose a profile you find...
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28th November 2007, 05:10 AM
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Are handles delaminating or relaxing flat?
I've been woodbending for six months and have completed 15 projects using bent wood. Based on my limited experience: if your bends aren't holding you either got the wrong glue, your laminations are...
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9th November 2007, 04:38 AM
Thread: Diy Woodworks
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If you really enjoy woodworking,
you can go the handtool route. Ozzie Derek Cohen can provide inspiration. He's certainly inspired me, and I'm thousands of miles away.
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3rd November 2007, 04:01 AM
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Try sending an email to Lee Valley CS.
For me, they've always been very helpful.
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25th October 2007, 04:15 AM
Thread: Just Got A New Bandsaw....
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If you're new to bandsaws, I strongly suggest
learning to tune it for best performance. There's a fellow near me who produces amazing bandsaw boxes using a 9" bandsaw. I considered that bandsaw a toy until I saw his work. He has really learned...
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25th October 2007, 04:01 AM
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Something you won't often read - safety is a
continuum - not an absolute. So for some cuts, the sawtable will be safer than just using the circular saw. I would suspect a tabletop tablesaw is always safer than a sawtable, just not as...
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13th October 2007, 09:30 AM
Thread: Q on cleaning burl
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Thanks for the feedback.
I haven't cleaned a burl before and this one's unique enough I don't want to mess it up. I have three of HNT's planes: the 60 deg smoother and the two spokeshaves. I also like Colen Clenton's work. I...
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13th October 2007, 04:18 AM
Thread: Q on cleaning burl
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Q on cleaning burl
I recently acquired this piece of Red Gum burl. In case it's not clear, it's like a pile of thick ribbon. I'll use it as the base for sculpture. Since Red Gum is from your side of the globe, How...
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13th October 2007, 04:03 AM
Thread: Who was your Woodworking Mentor?
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No real mentor, no one near me does work
like I now want to do. My original inspiration was a Shopsmith demonstrator - that looked like fun! Like m2c1Iw, my current inspiration is David Marks.
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11th October 2007, 04:29 AM
Thread: caricature carving
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Hi-Ho,
You've got some really nice work. Conceptually I really like the carvings which are a different animal from each side - very creative.
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11th October 2007, 04:18 AM
Thread: how much would u pay?
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Your teacher's opinion that it's worth $1k is valid IF
he's/she's willing to write you a check for $1k. For other opinions, visit furniture stores in your area and look at what they're selling and for how much. Pricing is odd. I have sold furniture for...
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10th October 2007, 05:07 AM
Thread: Stained glass window frame
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Very nice.
The purpleheart works well with the colors of the stained glass.
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6th October 2007, 05:32 AM
Thread: Sanding a convave curve smooth
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What makes the template a strong idea
is that you can give it several tries. It's made from cheap material and isn't part of the finished product. If the first template isn't perfect enough, do another, and another, etc.
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4th October 2007, 05:17 AM
Thread: Abacus Box
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I'm way behind the power curve - what's locked?
Does the locking mechanism keep the lid closed, or does it keep the abacus in the case, or ???
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4th October 2007, 04:26 AM
Thread: woodworking projects for child
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More opinions, hopefully helpful.
There is an old book inexpensively reprinted by Lee Valley that may help: 'Coping Saw Work', by Edward Worst. It is a teacher's guide from when grade-school children were taught manual arts. The...
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3rd October 2007, 08:26 AM
Thread: woodworking projects for child
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Speaking as someone who plays with other people's
three year-olds: it's not too early for a child to assemble and finish things. They can help mark pieces, they can glue them, sand them, and they can paint/finish them. If the child displays an...
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25th September 2007, 05:00 AM
Thread: Phillips Screws
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In his book on sharpening, Leonard Lee
has a section on dressing Phillips bits. Perhaps they're just like plane blades, don't expect Phillips bits to work right 'out of the box'. (Festool excluded).
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18th September 2007, 04:21 AM
Thread: Latest Box - Wooden Hinges
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Nice box!
I really like have the lid corners mimic/match the feet. I need to thumb through my sketch books and see where that might apply.
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18th September 2007, 04:11 AM
Thread: King Fisher
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Nice and simple lines.
I've been wanting to do a pelican bandsaw box. Perhaps this will inspire me to get moving.
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14th September 2007, 03:15 AM
Thread: Next Box
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I have inlayed strips in boxes.
Some of the strips I bought, some I made. I'm not familiar with the 'creative hardware guy', but I like the sound of him. Just make sure the strips are of sufficiently high quality that they're not...
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13th September 2007, 04:26 AM
Thread: Shaker Furniture
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I've got the book, and I've been to Pleasant Hill.
It's a useful book on several levels. Because it focuses on the actual furniture at Pleasant Hill, it presents an actual, not idealized, look at Shaker furniture. The use of nails and the variance in...
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29th August 2007, 03:34 AM
Thread: Hnt
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Count me in as well.
I've got the smoother and both high-angle spokeshaves. I want more. I really really want more. They're budgeted for Q1 2008.
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15th August 2007, 10:07 AM
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Nice design and nice execution.
Also, good support of your son's hobby. It completely avoids the "when I was your age, we didn't ..." lecture.
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10th August 2007, 05:37 AM
Thread: First Box
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Nice box. For the finish,
if you have some scrap of the wood left over, use it to try the different methods suggested. As you can tell, everyone has their favorite finish. You might as well try to discover yours before you...
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10th August 2007, 05:06 AM
Thread: French curves?
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Here in the states,
I check the phone book (or Google) for art supplies or drafting supplies.
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3rd August 2007, 04:29 AM
Thread: Arboertech power chisel
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Underfoot - thanks for the time breakout.
I'm very new to carving (i.e. I've bought the tools), and this is very useful information to me. Great work!
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7th July 2007, 04:01 AM
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Since my Wenzloff saws have been on order since
September, perhaps I should buy the ebay one while I can.
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6th July 2007, 03:33 AM
Thread: Cutting cylindrical holes.
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Two good methods on the table.
I especially like the idea of grinding the center spur off of a bit. Choosing between the two methods would depend on how many holes and how accurately the holes need to be placed. Drilling can be...
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23rd June 2007, 04:14 AM
Thread: Hinges on bamboo
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manoftalent's idea seems real interesting.
You may need to shorten the bolt and the fastener's wings. Try it on a short piece of bamboo and let us know the result.
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22nd June 2007, 04:19 AM
Thread: Treadle powered band saw..
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Here in America, where liability issues
have shut down many woodworking programs in high schools (kid's ages 14 - 18 (Imperial and Metric)), some teachers have converted bandsaws to treadle or cranked machines. Insurance companies seem to...
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22nd June 2007, 04:14 AM
Thread: Am I wasting my Time with woodwork?
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Don't quit, at least not yet.
Your workbench frustration is why some of us think building the hardwood woodworking bench is a terrible early project. There's a lot going on in terms of technique and wood-knowledge. Just get some...
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18th May 2007, 05:53 AM
Thread: Drill bits
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I have a Drill Doctor for sharpening bits.
It works well. Not only can you sharpen dull used bits, you can sharpen new bits as well. Like plane blades, bits don't come as sharp as they might. The DD does sharpen masonry bits.
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2nd May 2007, 03:44 AM
Thread: MDF - 17mm, 18mm or 19mm
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Soundman - digital vernier calipers?
Aren't digital and vernier two different ways to do the same thing, or has being a non-Ozzie destroyed my brain?
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21st April 2007, 04:29 AM
Thread: Zigzag Chair Screws
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When I saw the Woodcraft article,
the first thing I noticed was those screws. They should have made it without the screws and tested it load capacity. Or they should have read Popular Woodworking's test results for different joints...
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14th April 2007, 04:04 AM
Thread: a real handsaw? or a disposable one
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For billrule -
Having bought one on ebay, I'd recommend making one.
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3rd February 2007, 05:08 AM
Thread: Need help with Rabbetting
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A 1-1/2" x 3/8" groove is not a one-pass operation
with any hobbiest-level technology! How long is the piece of wood? On my router table (3hp under the hood), I might try taking 1/8" at a time at that width, but more likely 1/16".
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24th January 2007, 04:57 AM
Thread: Impossible puzzle
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Sent you a PM on how I make them.
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23rd December 2006, 06:22 AM
Thread: Sod you Dark siders!!
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A natural extension of our love to race.
Stock car racing was cheap before corporate sponsors; my first car cost $40. Then we moved to swamp/dune buggies until corporate sponsors showed up. Now we race power tools, until...