OK, let's see if this gets legs. Some time ago I asked (in the Forum Tech Support forum which apparently almost no one reads) if we could have a separate forum dedicated to workshop tips and tricks. Well that didn't go anywhere, so why not just have a thread dedicated to your ideas around the...
Last Post By: Doug Garson Yesterday, 6:53 PMAm I the jerk here? Sorry for the length… I’d like to share my peculiar experience with a well-respected tookmaker/distributor within the community. First and foremost, I have nothing but respect for Rob Cosman. I’ve purchased numerous products from him, and they’ve all been great, but I’m at...
Last Post By: Mike Brady Today, 11:36 AMI need to pick up some more clamps in the 36 inch range. I figured I’d see if anybody had any value options that work well. I have some Bessy and Jorge now but just trying to save a couple bucks.
Last Post By: Robert Engel Today, 6:19 AMIn a Master ( and only) Bathroom in the house...where all the wood cabinets are real wood...with raised panel doors.....these are to be changed over next.. Butt jointed corners, surrounding flat, plywood panels...20 coats+ of white paint ( Lead?) was supposed to be 4 doors here, until someone...
Last Post By: steven c newman Today, 1:57 PMHi all - I am an experienced woodworker who has never owned a jointer. I am looking to buy one - mainly for lutherie (musical instrument) building. I have a relatively small shop and the primary need is to true one side of 36" or shorter hardwoods to an absolutely flat surface. My preference...
Last Post By: andrew whicker Today, 4:37 PMUntil it is falling apart and things fall out. (Votes: 36)
Until someone gives me a new on as a gift. (Votes: 5)
Whenever I feel like it. (Votes: 5)
I have many wallets and rotate them. (Votes: 0)
Don't carry a wallet. (Votes: 2)
I use a money clip instead. (Votes: 1)
Obvious after one buys a tire or two.
Not obvious if it's the first time. As a young car owner, the tires LOOKED connected to the rims, so it wasn't
I think the high investment in time on a used machine pays for itself over time. The first one takes a lot of time, second one less etc etc.
I thought I would share this.
https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-bowls.html
I know many turners often struggle with design and shapes
Same thing happened to me a couple times in the last week.
One was my tape measure. Found it under a piece of paper I was sure I had looked
zero chance I could work on six the 8 general was okay for all my work till I tried the SCM. I could have made a living on general though one job was
Warren Lake Today, 4:27 PM
Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NHWith 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: Dave Anderson NH Today, 10:11 AM