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.

Real Estate is a Circus Right Now

Professor Dr. SWMBO and I are "more than casually" looking for our "downsize" property. The two of us do not need such a large home and property going forward as our older daughter is already living "independently" in town (she's a special needs adult, so isn't totally independent) and the younger,...

What are your other hobbies besides Woodworking?

Responding to another post got me thinking what other hobbies do you partake in? The one specific that made peaked my curiosity as if to others did it..........Scale Model Building Now I did take a long hiatus from this hobby, but got back into in 2019 heavy and built a lot as a kid, teen and...

Buying First Turning Tools (set advice and/or individual)

After many searches, YouTube videos, various research, etc, I've finally come to you folks for some advice. I'm ready to buy my first turning tools. I have a new midi lathe (Laguna Revo 1216) and will soon have a grinder and CBN wheels on the way. I need help deciding on my first turning tools. I...

Walls...

I’m toying with the idea of adding walls to my new shed. (Comes down to cost...walls mean insulation too now...) I was just considering pegboard or slat wall, but a plywood or OSB wall would arguably be more versatile than either offering, with cheaper and limitless accessories. Does OSB...

Power grinding primary bevel: What do you use?

As I type this, I can barely press the keys on the keyboard. After carpal tunnel surgery, which was rated as "20" on a pain scale of 1-10 (pre-surgery), the carpal tunnel issue is gone, at the expense of loss of wrist strength (I had a choice, suffer all day long, or suffer when I hold a power...

Time for some levity

Drum sander resin buildup

The eraser works well for hardwoods. It doesn’t do anything for pine resin buildup. I found the video on using a piece of polycarbonate to clean the wrap.

New Shop Helper

Although I have not used that particular style, I am a huge fan of things similar to this. I have used for a wide variety of things. it keeps my hands

Lining the cargo area of my minivan

I am thinking the only way I would use my van for mulch is if I some serious containers to guarantee that mulch juice could not possibly leak.

Lining the cargo area of my minivan

Also, consider the weight. I get compost and mulch from the local landfill recycling facility for pretty cheap in a 5'x8' utility trailer. If the mulch

vintage Craftsman table saw upgrade

This thread may help. Besides Grandpa's 1950 Emerson I had a 1970's "113." contractor. I added a decent...