Edward Weber
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I was going to mention that there are many, many patterns that can be made without using the ha ganna. Don't let that stop you

Brad Rucker, Best wishes during your retirement! My Dad has advanced cancer but keeps Soldiering On. His doctor asked him last week if he was a cat....

It sure looks like it will get the job done! I use 1/4 inch Lexan and a 1/16 drill bit for the center (I had Lexan scraps on hand) The Lexan has the...

The Waterlox (penetrating oil finish) isn't going to work properly, since you've already put on two separate coats of shellac ( a sealer and top coat)

Thanks Here is the more human intensive method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy_bW3wrwbo

+1 The only time I have an entire shop rag, un-cut, is when finishing outside timbers and wood for landscaping. In which case I usually just leave...

Stunning! That makes my last lighting install look shabby. May I please have a White Russian, hold the vodka, hold the liqueur.

I keep things oeganized, every drawer has similar items in it generally. This goes for mechanics tools as well as woodworking tools. Easy to find, no...

Personally, I just would have liked to have seen a little more fire safety, considering the subject matter. Having the extinguisher closer, knowing...

Cunningham's law Also, not to pile on but there were some things in the video that weren't totally thought out, IMO Be safe

Is there a question?

I use oil based finishes all the time, I dispose of them this way. After the task is done, I ball up the rag in my hand and pull off my nitrile...

This discussion comes at a sad time for our extended family. It makes me miss Ken and think of the family. My two brothers lost their father in law...

I am curious to see Texas Ebony and Texas Lignum Vitae.

A Mathers Radi Plane is a neat tool. They are not foolproof but they were designed with much of the wisdom listed above in mind. They were available...

I am not a blacksmith but it sure is satisfying to watch a good one. I would go with tapping on the back, cold, starting with a small hammer and...

Texas is on my mind the last few days when thinking about wood and trees. I thought I had some special Robina Pesudoacacia (black Locust) trees with ...

I found somewhere on the web that 60 miles per hour was the ideal speed for coated abrasives. I stored a shop smith for a friend for several years...

Thats super cool! I wish the moss could be incorporated into the finished product.

We still have the home equity line of credit that we got to build the garage/shop in 2009. We also used it to help the kids get into homes of their...

As a general rule, you want to have the bottom slick and the top stick. You can finish and wax the underside with whatever you want, although...

I have never seen wood like that. I am very curious.... We have the national champion wild plum in a little park on the east side of town. It...

Some purists do not consider strippers to be real boat building. I do not begrudge strip built because the book Canoe Craft was so very helpful. I...

A lot depends on the conditions around your unit. If you have a cottonwood tree or dryer vent close by you may need to clean the coil every year....

I built our face frame kitchen cabinets with 1 3/4 and 2 1/4 styles. The bathroom, office, and shop cabinets are frameless. Both designs are OK with...

Is it Honduran? Swietenia macrophylla?

Here are some scraps from instrument tops that are fairly nice.

I'm sure Bill knows better but I believe you are supposed to change the bulb/s annually as well. Just another expense to consider should you go that...

AFAIK These saws were not wafer thin at inception, they went through an evolution in parallel with all the other ciltural, spiritual and economic...

This is an integral part of the evolution, as well as keeping the saw in tension when cutting, body mechanics, etc. I added the more spiritual...