I think the “slicks” are 3 inches wide or more.
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I think the “slicks” are 3 inches wide or more.
I listened to Zappa , he was even better than Captain Beefheart . Died of prostate cancer . If I remember right ,he was telling Docs
he needed help and didn’t get any until it was too late.
Well, If Paul Harvey , ….(Old Radio Commentator )was still Around he would recommend Bar Keeper’s Friend. It’s made of a soft stone
that doesn’t scratch stuff like “ Other Bathroom Cleaners” . ...
Here’s the pitch ! Unless the material has pitch , I would ‘be sure I’m right …. then,go ahead !
Beautiful work , and a Clock is a wonderful companion. I bought an old one many years ago . Haven’t had it running for quite a while
because it needs cleaning and oiling . Did it twice myself ,...
Early tool Glam… ‘. and nothing more’. But really interesting odd ball piece. At an auction, it could incite a riot !
I’m sure they have some good stock, but I don’t like the “genuine” mahogany ‘info , It’s all genuine, let’s hear more about what they
have for sale . Has anyone here ever heard macrofyla...
I recently saw a vender on line selling small pieces at high prices. Google it. GOOD macrophyla mahogany is still great stuff, I would use that. A good horse is better than a newly painted...
and .. epoxy is an adhesive , not a glue, don’t use pressure , or you will have ‘a POX’ on your project.
Try looking up Ovolo sash ,and cutters
Jewelry box is a good idea , preferably oval or round for a woman . They don’t want anything that’s going to , “ make me look fat” .
Years ago I read in a couple of places that one of the first things an apprentice made was his own coffin , which would be used as a
tool box. If it was not good , the shop owner probably kept it ,...
Titebond 3 Will probably work , if you remove the oil in the pieces.
And here’s a tip , never use mayonnaise as glue. Yes , it will stick two pieces of bread together….but NOT wood.
I had same trouble once. Someone informed me that Acetone has OIL in it. If you want to use it , I would then clean the surfaces
with denatured alcohol.
Epoxy should not get a lot of...
It’s a Pox on your Epoxy ! You need a good Gypsy to fix it ! I’m bringing back POX ‘cuz it’s scientific and contains no vile language.
My guess is the material was just air dried, not kiln dried.
It’s ok Richard , I didn’t understand that “Sosrry” word and It’s not in the dictionary.
Not a conspiracy theory , just a good understanding of home -boy “ my Grampa says the wood around here is the best, I don’t like
green wood ….when I want GREEN I USE PAINT”. Lot of “...
I think a number of woods are played down to boost sales of other woods more expensive. I trust what I’ve seen more than some of the
books, and I think that’s the way of many. That makes for...
Green (in color) poplar is pretty durable. Used a lot of it in employments making stuff for exterior use. Some contractors doing
high grade work, will ask for it , much better than some more...
It’s possible that it might have some sap edges. But I haven’t heard or read about defects. Redwood is soft , I’ve seen it cursed and
thrown out ‘cuz people didn’t know it was so soft. But….when...
Ipe is real good. I have an Ipe deck , don’t remember when I made it. Probably at least 20 years ago. But I wouldn’t put one deck over
another one without the upper one sloped and covered with...
Plywood, covered with light canvas glued down with Titebond 2 or 3 . I prefer 2. Paint it , it will last . Nothing new, goes back to
at least 1890 s . Was used on wooden ship hulls. Easy to...
Make him the ,Head Of Garbage and Refuse Department, “ Make him an offer he can’t refuse”
Beautiful piece ! But what really makes it desirable to all , is it is lean . People used to like deep pieces , now they don’t.
Lot of them were cut up to make newer stuff.