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    Those are great gifts, beautiful craftsmanship!

    Those are great gifts, beautiful craftsmanship!
  2. Thread: Candle Holder

    by Mr. Lara
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    Looks great.

    Looks great.
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    Thank you for the kind words gentlemen.

    Thank you for the kind words gentlemen.
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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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    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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    Another handle (cherrywood this time). Rough...

    Another handle (cherrywood this time).

    Rough sanding
    http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r789/woodworks1983/S1_zps7f27b83f.jpg...
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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.

    So here i am again, I have to apologize for the lack of progress photos on this one. Just like last time,...
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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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    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.

    My questions are, what is the easiest way to...
  10. Thread: iPhone Holder

    by Mr. Lara
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    Looks good. the groove for the charger was a...

    Looks good.

    the groove for the charger was a nice touch
  11. 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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  12. After the first coat of marine spar varnish (for...

    After the first coat of marine spar varnish (for strong water resistance)

    http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r789/woodworks1983/DSC02821_zps7adabf97.jpg
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  13. After more shaping, i got this: ...

    After more shaping, i got this:

    http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r789/woodworks1983/DSC02805_zps36dfd1e9.jpg
    http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r789/woodworks1983/DSC02806_zps46ec05e7.jpg...
  14. 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...
  15. here's a pic of one of the trunks i got today: ...

    here's a pic of one of the trunks i got today:

    http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r789/woodworks1983/DSC02778_zps8b1b7c82.jpg

    would you guys happen to know what kind it is? and also can i...
  16. 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...
  17. 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.
  18. 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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    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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    I'll stop by the rockler shop this weekend and...

    I'll stop by the rockler shop this weekend and ask about carving classes.

    Oh, i don't think i'm ready to make my own knives yet.
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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!

    You are right, i may...
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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.

    Been looking at some sets online, and after...
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    Beautiful work. what kind of tools do you guys...

    Beautiful work.

    what kind of tools do you guys have to create these masterpieces?
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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.

    Thank you.
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    by Mr. Lara
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    That is too awesome!

    That is too awesome!
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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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    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.
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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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    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...
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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...
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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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    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...
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    Thank you both for the kind words. I've been...

    Thank you both for the kind words.

    I've been reading other threads, and i sure like it here.
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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...
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