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4th November 2014, 05:30 PM
Thread: Back on the woodworking grid!
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Back on the woodworking grid!
http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/2014/11/yet-another-clean-slate.html
Hey gang,
It's been a long road with tools in storage and no workspace...until today! We closed on the purchase of... -
28th April 2014, 02:13 AM
Thread: On the Move Again!
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Thanks guys! I'm guessing that I'll be back in a...
Thanks guys! I'm guessing that I'll be back in a garage shop, and we're looking for a CBS constructed home (concrete) so it'll be fairly safe from a hurricane perspective...as safe as one can be I...
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27th April 2014, 05:50 PM
Thread: On the Move Again!
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On the Move Again!
OK guys...how many of you have moved your shops three times in the last five years?! We're hitting the road again.
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6th February 2014, 07:48 AM
Thread: Wenge is a nightmare! Challenge Box #4
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Nice stuff Rob! Overall, I've had good...
Nice stuff Rob!
Overall, I've had good experience working with Wenge. Jointing and thicknessing have usually gone very well, and I've worked it with a chisel and shoulder plane without many... -
28th January 2014, 09:03 AM
Thread: Wenge is a nightmare! Challenge Box #4
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Wenge is a nightmare! Challenge Box #4
Wenge is a very beautiful wood, but boy did it really tick me off this last week!
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27th January 2014, 04:47 PM
Thread: Challenge Box #3 - Bottomless Box
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Great point Shawn. As I re-think the design, the...
Great point Shawn. As I re-think the design, the idea of some sort of lighting has been a regular thought.
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23rd January 2014, 09:20 AM
Thread: Adhesive for felt
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Good thinking Andy. I wonder if a spray...
Good thinking Andy. I wonder if a spray adhesive would work well also. I've got the 3M Super 77 spray that I use for paper templates and affixing sandpaper to glass. Seems to hold very well.
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23rd January 2014, 09:16 AM
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Very nice! I really like the shaping on the...
Very nice! I really like the shaping on the lid! What did you use for the bottom?
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23rd January 2014, 09:11 AM
Thread: Challenge Box #3 - Bottomless Box
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Very true TTT. For me this was more of a design...
Very true TTT. For me this was more of a design exercise on the purpose of a box. I actually think I might follow it in another direction too. Leaving the front open does deviate from the idea of...
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21st January 2014, 06:06 PM
Thread: Challenge Box #3 - Bottomless Box
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Second Wind Workshop: Bottomless Box Construction...
Second Wind Workshop: Bottomless Box Construction Notes
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21st January 2014, 06:02 PM
Thread: Bottomless Box Design Challenge
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Second Wind Workshop: Bottomless Box Construction...
Second Wind Workshop: Bottomless Box Construction Notes
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21st January 2014, 12:06 AM
Thread: Bottomless Box Design Challenge
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Bottomless Box Design Challenge
Second Wind Workshop: In the Box - Out of the Box
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21st January 2014, 12:02 AM
Thread: Challenge Box #3 - Bottomless Box
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Challenge Box #3 - Bottomless Box
Second Wind Workshop: In the Box - Out of the Box
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14th January 2014, 06:55 PM
Thread: Box-a-Week Challenge - Box #2
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Box-a-Week Challenge - Box #2
Second Wind Workshop: Which Box?
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14th January 2014, 06:51 PM
Thread: Adhesive for felt
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Thanks guys! I've got some self-adhesive and...
Thanks guys! I've got some self-adhesive and some regular felt. I'll be trying this out on my next box that needs felt.
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14th January 2014, 09:56 AM
Thread: Box-a-Week Challenge First Box!
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Funny you guys should mention that! I'll share...
Funny you guys should mention that! I'll share my latest post when I get home this evening, but I did start considering something more conceptual this past week.
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14th January 2014, 09:42 AM
Thread: Adhesive for felt
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I use a craft glue. Here in the US it called...
I use a craft glue. Here in the US it called Tacky Glue and comes in a gold, squeeze bottle with white lettering.
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6th January 2014, 11:29 AM
Thread: Box-a-Week Challenge First Box!
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Box-a-Week Challenge First Box!
Second Wind Workshop: Box-a-Week Challenge - Number 1
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3rd January 2014, 12:20 AM
Thread: Personal Box Challenge
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Nooooooo! I'm trying to get in more shop time!...
Nooooooo! I'm trying to get in more shop time! :) I do think I'm going to buy some stock in Doritos though!
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2nd January 2014, 02:45 PM
Thread: Golden Ratio
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I've got four of these boxes, so #3 has been...
I've got four of these boxes, so #3 has been pressed into service for testing! :)
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2nd January 2014, 02:15 PM
Thread: Golden Ratio
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I'm using the 1.618 : 1 ratio. The ends will...
I'm using the 1.618 : 1 ratio.
The ends will now be 3" high and 5" wide, and the top is just under 8" long (almost 1.618 : 1 with the 5" measurement.)
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2nd January 2014, 01:53 PM
Thread: Golden Ratio
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Excellent piece of history TT! Thanks! Art,...
Excellent piece of history TT! Thanks!
Art, you're reading my mind...I've swung the measurements around to the end sides of the box. I'll drop the height down to three inches. Now, the golden... -
2nd January 2014, 01:18 PM
Thread: Golden Ratio
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Golden Ratio
I applied it to two dimensions of this box (lid and front measurements) and I don't like it at all. The box looks way too tall. Thoughts?
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2nd January 2014, 05:13 AM
Thread: Cutting board
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We use mineral oil. It won't go rancid like the...
We use mineral oil. It won't go rancid like the food/nut based oils.
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2nd January 2014, 05:01 AM
Thread: Personal Box Challenge
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Personal Box Challenge
To increase my skills an shop time this year I've challenged myself to build a box per week.
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12th September 2013, 03:32 PM
Thread: Mechanical Woodwork
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uh...wow! That is amazing.
uh...wow! That is amazing.
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10th September 2013, 03:42 PM
Thread: Japanese Chisels
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I'm going to start working with them a lot more. ...
I'm going to start working with them a lot more. Funny thing is that I've seen other woodworkers treat them rather preciously too. I've read lots of comments about how they're special and they only...
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10th September 2013, 03:34 PM
Thread: Help identifying this veneer...
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I would guess Mahogany too. Neat piece!
I would guess Mahogany too. Neat piece!
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8th September 2013, 09:09 PM
Thread: Japanese Chisels
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Japanese Chisels
I acquired this set several years ago from Japan Woodworker (?) I don't use them often, but when I do they are fantastic. I think I might baby them too much, so I don't always think to grab them. Do...
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8th September 2013, 09:06 PM
Thread: Does this type of Joint have a name?
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Is it called a bird's mouth maybe?
Is it called a bird's mouth maybe?
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19th August 2013, 10:43 AM
Thread: Clamps off the floor, finally!
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Clamps off the floor, finally!
Looks like our buddy, Tom Iovino (www.tomsworkbench.com) had the same thing on the woodworking brain this weekend!
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22nd July 2013, 06:34 PM
Thread: Workbench Upgrade for #1 Son
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Workbench Upgrade for #1 Son
How many of you have a spot carved out in your shop for your budding woodworkers?
Second Wind Workshop: Danger Boy's New Bench
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15th July 2013, 05:43 PM
Thread: Older Shop Art Piece
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Older Shop Art Piece
Here’s a look at a Mondrian inspired piece I made about four years ago. I put a blog entry together for my new friends in an online Mid Century Modern group.
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29th June 2013, 07:25 PM
Thread: Last money boxes
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They look great and they're a great gift idea!
They look great and they're a great gift idea!
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29th June 2013, 07:23 PM
Thread: just another box
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Very nice! I like the stepped lid a lot.
Very nice! I like the stepped lid a lot.
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29th June 2013, 07:22 PM
Thread: The Latest Herd of Boxes
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Thanks Art!
Thanks Art!
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29th June 2013, 07:18 PM
Thread: Best way for storing ROS discs?
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Nothing fancy here...I just keep my discs in the...
Nothing fancy here...I just keep my discs in the original boxes, stacked on the shelf.
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29th June 2013, 07:16 PM
Thread: Take a Break!
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Take a Break!
Every now and then…drop the woodworking and look around. I'm just wrapping up a great week away with the family and was really reminded how hard, yet how needed, it is to unplug.
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29th June 2013, 07:14 PM
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I picked up a set of the Lee Valley Dovetail and...
I picked up a set of the Lee Valley Dovetail and Carcass saws last year and they are fantastic. I've not used the LN or any of the higher end custom saws, but the LV saws really seem to be the best...
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22nd June 2013, 07:18 PM
Thread: The Latest Herd of Boxes
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The Latest Herd of Boxes
I actually finished some projects! Only another 4 or 5 to go...and then I can start another! :roll:
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22nd June 2013, 07:04 PM
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The Long Road Home - Dad's Old Cabinet Bench
A few weeks ago I traveled back east for Memorial Day and to bring home some of my Dad's things from his old shop. His cabinet bench is a real treasure to me and its nice to have it here in my shop...
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10th June 2013, 11:01 PM
Thread: First time barrel hinges
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Thanks Alex! I'll give that a go.
Thanks Alex! I'll give that a go.
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10th June 2013, 05:48 PM
Thread: First time barrel hinges
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First time barrel hinges
I'm going to use barrel hinges for the first time on a couple boxes (5mm in box stock of 3/8 inch thickness.) Would a slower setting epoxy be best to install them?
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18th May 2013, 09:09 AM
Thread: Keeping the timber colour pure
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First off...outstanding job on the marquetry!...
First off...outstanding job on the marquetry! :2tsup:
I've got a similar situation with an oak box with padauk corner keys. When sanding the sides of the box I got some red streaking into the... -
18th May 2013, 09:02 AM
Thread: Quick project: Sushi Trays
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Really beautiful timber selection. :2tsup: They...
Really beautiful timber selection. :2tsup: They look great!
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18th May 2013, 08:53 AM
Thread: Mobile outfeed support
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Excellent idea on the Workmate! I use a couple...
Excellent idea on the Workmate! I use a couple Ridgid Fliptop stands, but I may need to pick up a Workmate now. :)
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6th May 2013, 10:21 AM
Thread: A little more wisdom from Old Jim
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A little more wisdom from Old Jim
Second Wind Workshop: Krenov Comments - Part 2
More travel means more reading time. I’m really enjoying James Krenov’s literary offerings.
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22nd April 2013, 02:09 AM
Thread: More Happy Mistakes
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Michael, I use 3M's Super 77 adhesive spray. ...
Michael,
I use 3M's Super 77 adhesive spray. Just a light coating on the back of the sandpaper, wait about 20-30 seconds and then stick it to the glass. When the paper is done it should peel... -
21st April 2013, 07:41 PM
Thread: Digging into Krenov lately
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Digging into Krenov lately
I've had "The Cabinetmaker's Notebook" on my shelf for some time now, but have just started reading it over this past week while traveling. What an inspiring craftsman "Old Jim" was.
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21st April 2013, 07:34 PM
Thread: Tiger Myrtle
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Oh wow! I can honestly say that I've never seen...
Oh wow! I can honestly say that I've never seen anything like that...never even heard of Tiger Myrtle, but I'm going to start looking for some!
Really stunning stuff. I'm jealous!