Time for some levity

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.

How to bend wood like this - Outdoor furniture project

Looking for a new project to do. I've been spending a few months upgrading the workshop / fixing minor annoyances, and really need to actually build something. I ran across this in a magazine ad. The furniture is supposedly solid teak, though I don't think that will be in the cards for...

Cheap Bandsaw for Resawing

I'm a hobbyist on a limited budget looking for a bandsaw, primarily for resawing. Let's say, 12" of 8/4 hard maple cut down the middle would be the maximum I would ever ask of it. I'm under the impression that I'll need a steel framed bandsaw for that. What else do I need to know? Are guides...

AC electrical puzzlement

This morning I plugged in a small electric heater for the bathroom. No sign of life, figured it was either the heater or outlet. I turned off the circuit breaker (after I found it, panel is poorly labeled), removed the outlet and began poking around with a meter. Black to white was 0 volts, I was...

Box for Cremation Ashes

A friend recently asked me to make her a cremation ashes box (for herself). I did some research and the recommendation is one cubic inch per pound of body weight. All fine. But then she suggested that we make it as something she can use while alive. I thought of a jewelry box but I know...

Battery operated leaf blowers

Well, I made the mistake of having my leaf blower repaired two years ago and it will not start this season, OH well. Note to self don't repair these things. Anybody use battery operated leaf blowers and how do you like them? Thanks. Brian

AC electrical puzzlement

Spec grade receptacles aren't that expensive. Here is a common brand with back (not stab) and side wiring for $2.41, the 20 amp version is a buck more.

Creeker’s Past Weeks Accomplishments

Nice job on those, Jim. I just got lazy and ordered the Festool ones years ago, for a ridiculously high amount of money. Yours are prettier, and look

Tally Ho

I just started "The Wager" by David Grann. I am enjoying it. Life and death on the high seas! (as experenced from a warm, dry, comfortable chair).

How to bend wood like this - Outdoor furniture project

I'm coming to that realization. This bending stuff - not easy to do.

My next test will be with two 3" straps and clamps. Then I'll

Good you tube, Steinway

Definitely. Nice find, Warren.

I wonder if Steinway can do my chairs for me...

SC Pig-Picking