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Patrick McCarthy
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DIY Mask Designs
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Gosh, the one my wife made for me only has stitching on the side near my ears.
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04-03-2020,
10:53 AM
Patrick McCarthy
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DIY Mask Designs
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I may be in error (bound to happen sometime in my life), but it is my impression that the current rationale for having the population wear face...
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04-03-2020,
1:36 AM
Patrick McCarthy
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A Farmers Wife Said
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A lot of wisdom there, Bert. Thank you reminding us.
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03-31-2020,
8:45 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Red oak blues
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+1 In my rapidly advancing old age and infirmity, I increasingly find myself ruling out potential projects in woods unfriendly to hand tools. The...
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03-31-2020,
8:36 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Broken Record
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Ken, I'm totally sold on the value of a portable workbench - I can see how would be super helpful for projects beyond the shop. Couple questions to...
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03-27-2020,
2:53 PM
Mike Allen1010
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My latest stay at home project is done, uhhh, check that....
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Hysterical - Jim you just made me spit good bourbon on my desk!
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03-27-2020,
2:50 PM
Mike Allen1010
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How to Flatten Hollow Japanese Chisel Backs?
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Thanks very much guys- I really appreciate the advice! Some how the geometry of intersecting back and hollow escapes me but this much better...
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03-26-2020,
2:29 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Box pictures
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Some more pictures
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03-26-2020,
2:26 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Box pictures
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I'm not a very creative guy and most of my woodworking involves building various kinds of "boxes" and putting them together to occasionally make...
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03-26-2020,
1:51 PM
Mike Allen1010
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How to Flatten Hollow Japanese Chisel Backs?
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Neanderthal Haven
Some of the very best edge tools in my shop are Japanese chisels and plane blades made with the slight hollowing on the back of the blade. These...
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03-24-2020,
6:51 PM
Mike Allen1010
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My latest stay at home project is done, uhhh, check that....
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They come from the rarefied land of "audiophiles" (eg. "those who are enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction"). In Jim and...
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03-24-2020,
6:33 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Quarantine project
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Would love to see that. Looking for a new quarantine project. Cheers to isolation?
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03-23-2020,
3:09 PM
Patrick McCarthy
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Self Isolation
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Central coast of California; stay at home order. For past 42 years wife has questioned (I’m being polite) my sense of humor - no change there, much...
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03-22-2020,
10:53 AM
Patrick McCarthy
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Time for some levity
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. . Connecting the dots: i think i just figured out why some people have such smelly feet . . .
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03-21-2020,
3:49 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Using Up Shop Scraps Bow Front Cabinet Build Lots of Pics
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Dennis, those are beautiful- I can only imagine how long that took! I admire your patience and skill. My eyes hurt just thinking about working on...
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03-16-2020,
8:37 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Redsign a tool storage spot
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Carrie well done! Looks like terrific shop/tool organization! Thanks for sharing. Best, Mike
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03-16-2020,
8:22 PM
Mike Allen1010
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There I was, Mach III Razor in hand, when it struck me
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Bill and Jim, As a tone deaf, would be musician/audiophile your post really caught my interest. I dont have near the technical expertise of you...
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03-16-2020,
7:23 PM
Mike Allen1010
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New To Hand Tools: What I Learned From A Six Day Foundational Class
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Tom , glad you had a good experience learning the basics of hand tools. I really applaud your willingness to enroll in a class to get fundamental...
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03-16-2020,
7:11 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Entry hall table for a niece: final photos
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Great design and especially execution-as usual! Thanks again for sharing!
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03-16-2020,
6:58 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Making a Federal Style fan
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Neanderthal Haven
Awesome job and super helpful explanation - thanks for sharing your work! Admire your willingness to try something new - great result. Best, Mike
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03-13-2020,
4:22 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Back In The Shop
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Ken, just want to add my voice to the chorus of "Welcome Backs"! like everyone else, really appreciate your contributions to the Creek and the...
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03-13-2020,
4:09 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Entry hall table for a niece: penultimate post
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Derek, Great solution to what is is for me a consistent problem – work holding thin stock! Definitely stealing this idea – and blue tape for gluing...
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03-13-2020,
3:54 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Thinking time vs cutting time
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Great question and some excellent thoughts expressed above. FWIW, some comments: * Starting with at least a rough sketch and large paper cut list,...
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03-13-2020,
2:46 PM
Mike Allen1010
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Using Up Shop Scraps Bow Front Cabinet Build Lots of Pics
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Neanderthal Haven
Here are some final pics of completed sideboard. Finish was Watco oil varnish mixture followed by spray lacquer. Hardware is tiny brass knobs from...
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03-12-2020,
10:53 AM
Patrick McCarthy
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Brian Holbren
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Do you mean Brian Holcombe? The Japanese tool and old iron wizard?
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03-08-2020,
12:22 PM
Patrick McCarthy
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Interesting Discrepancy on Potting Soil
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I have sometimes also questioned the volume measurement, but assumed that they must be referring to the bulk BEFORE they compress it for packing. ...
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03-08-2020,
12:08 PM
Patrick McCarthy
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First of Many Projects Inspired By All at SAWMILLCREEK
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Sean, welcome and Congrats on a great projects. Nicely done.
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About Patrick McCarthy
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Proud father of five.
Hardly a saint, just lucky enough to have been born on
St. Patrick's Day
Location:
Goleta / Santa Barbara
Interests:
Interested in doing 18th Century reproduction furniture, but still a lot to learn about wood.
Occupation:
Civil trial attorney for past 30 years; solving problems and restoring integrity to the profession one client at a time
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