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    Dave Anderson NH

    Time for some levity

    Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NH

    With all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.

    Last Post By: Kev Williams Yesterday, 7:42 PM Go to last post
    Stanley Covington

    Ancient Tools - The Stringline

    Thread Starter: Stanley Covington

    The stringline is simply a string. Sometimes it is called a dryline because chalk or ink are not applied, and it does not leave a mark. The humble stringline has been an important tool in construction and woodworking long before Himiunu was pacing off Cheops' resurrection pile. Do you own a...

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    glenn bradley

    A Building Appears

    Thread Starter: glenn bradley

    My patience is tested by the 2-pics-at-a-time feature so this will be brief.

    Last Post By: Rick Potter Yesterday, 1:41 PM Go to last post
    Steve Boring

    Improved Side Clamping Honing Guide?

    Thread Starter: Steve Boring

    I've been spending far too much time lately in the sharpening/ honing guide rabbit hole. It seems that the Lie-Nielsen honing guide is great for LN products, but doesn't always accept the geometry found with other manufacturers. The Veritas MK II system seems more versatile, but some people seem...

    Last Post By: J. Greg Jones Yesterday, 7:32 PM Go to last post
    Julie Moriarty

    Rejuvinating The Companionway

    Thread Starter: Julie Moriarty

    Initially I was thinking of making some new washboards out of tigerwood (goncalo alves) but I decided to see if I could bring the old washboards back to life. The top piece was too far gone so that would be made new. This is how it started First step was replacing the top piece. It...

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    Bryan Hall

    Moving a 1600lbs machine?

    Thread Starter: Bryan Hall

    So, I am trying to wrap up my machine purchases and the Hammer c3-41 is quite high on the list, but getting it to my home is turning out to be quite the hassle. Hammer can't deliver it to my home if I don't have a forklift, and if I pick it up with a trailer, I'm at a loss for how to move it...

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    Woodshop for Kids.....is not just woodworking 

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    Jack McKee
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    Published on 01-31-2015 9:16 PM

    Woodworkingfor Kids.....isnot just woodworking


    Kids need Hands On activities. ...
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    Using CA Glue in Woodturning 

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    Wally Dickerman
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    Published on 11-23-2014 6:59 AM

    There have been some recent threads on CA glue on the Turners forum. The following is an article I did for my turning club ...
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    Lighting the Small Workshop - by Jack Lindsey 

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    Lighting the Small Workshop
    By Jack Lindsey

    "Ten years have passed since I wrote the Fine Woodworking article on lighting the small shop," Jack Lindsey explains, but much has changed. Jack comprehensively explores lighting a hobbyist or small industrial shop, drawing on over 25 years of professional lighting experience, covering topics such as fixture and ballast selection, lamp life, and color when employing fluorescent lamps.
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    How I Make Spiral or Twisted Finials 

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    Richard Madden
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    Published on 04-25-2011 3:34 PM     Number of Views: 132215 
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    From the first time I saw pictures of Stuart Mortimers signature twist work, I knew I wanted to try one myself, but I feared it was too difficult and time consuming. Stuarts book, Techniques of Spiral Work- A Practical Guide to the Craft of Making Twists by Hand, and an article in the May 2006 issue of Woodturning were the sources of inspiration and also great learning tools. It was when Mark Hubl showed his first spiral piece that I finally decided I would give it a try.There are many ways this work can be done, but here is the way I make twisted finials. As with any woodturning project, if something doesn't feel right to you, don't do it!!
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    Native American Baskets-turned on a lathe 

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    Jim Adkins
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    Published on 03-24-2011 11:10 AM     Number of Views: 75118 
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    Jim Adkins shows us his method for turning native american baskets on the lathe.


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    Improving a Fireplace Wall with Cabinetry 

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    Russell Hudson
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    Published on 03-14-2011 12:45 PM     Number of Views: 46820 
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    Russell Hudson shows how woodworking can be used to dress up and renovate an otherwise uninteresting wall. ...
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    Call for Articles 

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    Published on 02-27-2011 5:33 PM     Number of Views: 19607 

    Do you have woodworking knowledge you're just dying to share?
    Want to be an author at Sawmill Creek?

    Now you have a new area to publish articles!

    If you want to publish an article, you can join our authors group, which gives you access to a forum which is open only to would-be authors at SawmillCreek. This is a staging area for new articles, where you can post a new article, and we'll review for publication. Once you're ready to publish it, we'll promote it on the front page of SawmillCreek!


    The process is simple:

    1. Join the Authors group by visiting this page.
    2. Once you have access, visit the Authors forum.
    3. Start your article by creating a new thread in that forum.


    TIPS

    If your article is too long for a single post, don't fret ! Spread your article over multiple posts, and we'll merge them together into a single post when the article is ready to be published.

    Try posting pictures inline for visual interest.

    Choose a catchy, yet descriptive title!

    Writer's Block?

    We're looking for tool reviews, woodworking tips, woodturning techniques, jigs and fixtures, finished projects step-by-step, finishing techniques, social woodworking experiences, and even good compilations of our existing thread topics.

    Good luck and Happy writing!
    _Aaron Koehl_

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    Curt Harms

    Critter Spray gun set-up.

    Prepare for lots of overspray. I have one, haven't used it for years so don't remember the specifics. I don't recall what pressure I used, I'm thinking

    Curt Harms Today, 8:19 AM Go to last post
    Alex Zeller

    For the Birds

    Have you thought about taking the shutters down for a few weeks? Not the best solution but it's easier that trying to keep pace with their building.

    Alex Zeller Today, 8:16 AM Go to last post
    Bruce McVeety

    Installed a mini-split in the workshop today.

    Congratulations on the DYI. I had one sized for my garage shop, and was convinced by HVAC specialist that bigger wasn’t necessarily better and an

    Bruce McVeety Today, 8:14 AM Go to last post
    Derek Cohen

    Slim Pickin's on Recent Rust Hunts

    Jim, no one has mentioned this, but for me the star of your find is the draw knife. The sizes 8" and 9" are less common and highly desirable

    Derek Cohen Today, 8:13 AM Go to last post
    Tom Bender

    Router use, tables, accessories?

    A dust mask or respirator should be at the top of your list. Finding the right one is a journey so start soon.

    Tom Bender Today, 8:07 AM Go to last post
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