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25th December 2014, 07:32 AM
Thread: Some gifts I've made for tomorrow
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Those are great gifts, beautiful craftsmanship!
Those are great gifts, beautiful craftsmanship!
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2nd October 2014, 04:19 PM
Thread: Candle Holder
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Looks great.
Looks great.
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26th September 2014, 10:58 PM
Thread: Some shaving brushes i made.
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Thank you for the kind words gentlemen.
Thank you for the kind words gentlemen.
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23rd September 2014, 12:13 AM
Thread: Some shaving brushes i made.
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Yes, I buy the knots online from a place "the...
Yes, I buy the knots online from a place "the golden nib"
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23rd September 2014, 12:12 AM
Thread: Some shaving brushes i made.
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The guy at the woodworking shop mentioned this...
The guy at the woodworking shop mentioned this might be some type of south american cut. Looking at some pictures online, it looks like it could be honduran rosewood or brazilian cherrywood. I...
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23rd September 2014, 12:00 AM
Thread: Some shaving brushes i made.
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Another handle (cherrywood this time). Rough...
Another handle (cherrywood this time).
Rough sanding
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22nd September 2014, 11:50 PM
Thread: Some shaving brushes i made.
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Some shaving brushes i made.
I was showing the other brush i made to a buddy of mine, and he asked me to make him one.
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23rd April 2014, 02:07 AM
Thread: Buying wood from Rockler
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I actually do remember you mentioning the town,...
I actually do remember you mentioning the town, but not the woodworkers inc. That is pretty cool.
Out of the people thati know, i seem to be the only one that has taken a stab at woodworking.
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23rd April 2014, 12:08 AM
Thread: Buying wood from Rockler
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Buying wood from Rockler
i bought some osage orange, brazilian cherry wood and some small turning blocks this past weekend. They are all coated with some type of thick wax.
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23rd April 2014, 12:04 AM
Thread: iPhone Holder
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Looks good. the groove for the charger was a...
Looks good.
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17th April 2014, 06:36 PM
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got the final piece in the mail a few days ago, a...
got the final piece in the mail a few days ago, a 24mm silvertip badger knot.
And it's ready to go.
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10th April 2014, 02:44 PM
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After the first coat of marine spar varnish (for...
After the first coat of marine spar varnish (for strong water resistance)
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8th April 2014, 05:52 AM
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After more shaping, i got this: ...
After more shaping, i got this:
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8th April 2014, 05:46 AM
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Cherry Wood shaving brush handle (a work in progress)
i remembered that i had bought some cherry wood blanks for $1 at the local Rockler shop a while back. And i thought of making a handle. So i started looking at handle styles and after hours of...
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23rd March 2014, 12:28 PM
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here's a pic of one of the trunks i got today: ...
here's a pic of one of the trunks i got today:
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22nd March 2014, 10:21 PM
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As far as the finish, what's the most common one...
As far as the finish, what's the most common one to use?
I got two huge pieces of tree trunk today (not pine), i don't know what kind it is. I'll take pictures later when the sun is out and see if... -
22nd March 2014, 03:25 PM
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Those look amazing! I see what you mean about...
Those look amazing!
I see what you mean about the grain. Guess i'm gonna have to find new stuff to work with. I have never heard of camphor laurel. -
22nd March 2014, 06:37 AM
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Which is the best finish to really bring out the grain?
I've mostly been working with pine for a while, i've gotten used to it. But i can't really seem to make the wood grain "pop". I can see that the grain looks great after i finish sanding it, but even...
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19th March 2014, 04:36 AM
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Wood rotating stand for my shaving Brushes.
Over the last two years, i have been shaving the traditional way. Using a double edge safety razor and shaving brush. I have accumulated a few brushes and razors, and i didn't really have anything...
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13th February 2014, 05:26 AM
Thread: Wood Carving set for a beginner?
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I'll stop by the rockler shop this weekend and...
I'll stop by the rockler shop this weekend and ask about carving classes.
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12th February 2014, 07:40 PM
Thread: Wood Carving set for a beginner?
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@Robson Valley...
@Robson Valley, interesting about the touch up every 30 minutes. I didn't think you had to do it that often. Just looked up the prices for the brands you mentioned, wow!
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12th February 2014, 12:46 PM
Thread: Wood Carving set for a beginner?
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Wood Carving set for a beginner?
I am very new to woodworking, and after a few finished projects (simple stuff, nothing too complicated) I figured i would start some woodcarving.
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12th February 2014, 02:05 AM
Thread: Wooden school bus
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Beautiful work. what kind of tools do you guys...
Beautiful work.
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11th February 2014, 04:19 PM
Thread: A toy for my Nephew.
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Oh my, what a nice thing to say from your...
Oh my, what a nice thing to say from your grandson crowie.
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That is too awesome!
That is too awesome!
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11th February 2014, 10:12 AM
Thread: A toy for my Nephew.
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Well, it's finally finished. I think the 3rd coat...
Well, it's finally finished. I think the 3rd coat was enough. The wheels got a bit darker than the body (which was something i was hoping).
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11th February 2014, 06:26 AM
Thread: A toy for my Nephew.
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i apologize if i didn't see your post before, i...
i apologize if i didn't see your post before, i definitely feel most welcome here. Thank you.
@bj383ss the rockler shops have great stuff, but it's a bit expensive. Specially the tools. -
10th February 2014, 11:09 AM
Thread: A toy for my Nephew.
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There is a Rockler woodworking shop near me...
There is a Rockler woodworking shop near me (seems to be the shop that i will frequent for more serious projects), and the guy there was the one that said i should go with that toy maker's finish,...
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10th February 2014, 04:54 AM
Thread: A toy for my Nephew.
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WOW! those are amazing! I haven't really...
WOW! those are amazing!
I haven't really looked in depth when visiting Home depot to see if they have other types of wood. I usually just pick up the stuff that's about 70%-80% off. After the... -
9th February 2014, 02:56 PM
Thread: A toy for my Nephew.
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Thank you, I am using Toy maker's finish from...
Thank you, I am using Toy maker's finish from general finishes.
Of course, what type of wood would you suggest? And I appreciate the advice, i definitely want to use different types of wood. i... -
9th February 2014, 11:08 AM
Thread: Greetings from Texas.
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Greetings from Texas.
Just got into woodworking about a year ago. I started making my own razor and brush stands (nothing fancy), then last year i started looking into making a toy for my nephew. I'm almost finished with...
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9th February 2014, 08:59 AM
Thread: A toy for my Nephew.
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A toy for my Nephew.
It started last year when my wife and i visited my sister. And i noticed my nephew's little wooden toy cars.
Absolutely nothing wrong with them, but when my sister told me the price of them. I... -
9th February 2014, 08:34 AM
Thread: Getting started
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Thank you both for the kind words. I've been...
Thank you both for the kind words.
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8th February 2014, 06:14 PM
Thread: Getting started
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I was in the same situation you were in a few...
I was in the same situation you were in a few months ago. But after looking at many, many toys online. I decided to just jump right in. Went to home depot and bought myself a jigsaw, some forstner...