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03-06-2021, 9:35 PM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Extension Trestle Table in Woodworking Projects

kudos on the book matching. It looks great. The scribe line can be the reminder that this is a hand made piece. I have a king sized head board out...

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03-06-2021, 10:16 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Extension Trestle Table in Woodworking Projects

Looks great Prashun. Are the pedestals laminated or did you mill some 12/4 stock? Great idea on the mounting cleats. Your finish turned out nice. ...

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03-02-2021, 12:41 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread My take on a Mid-century Modern Vanity in Woodworking Projects

The vanity was delivered and installed this past weekend. It amazes me sometimes the amount of work there is between almost done and done. Not...

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02-28-2021, 8:12 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Help with Tool Identification? in Neanderthal Haven

The Metal hand plane appears to be a Stanley. Assuming it is a number 4 in good condition, I think it and the saw vice, assuming in good condition...

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02-25-2021, 12:34 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread good youtube video series? in Neanderthal Haven

I agree that there are several good suggestions here. I’d suggest you checkout a couple of videos from each and see if one appeals to you more than...

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02-23-2021, 8:37 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Sapele Dining Table in Woodworking Projects

Beautiful table. I am really intrigued by the end leaves. We have six kids, three that are married. Our 8’ farm table is perfect for everyday...

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02-23-2021, 8:16 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Walnut End Table with Storage for my wonderful wife in Woodworking Projects

What a great project. The sliding top is a very nice custom feature. Nice job in laying out the top to feature the continuous wood grain. It looks...

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02-23-2021, 8:10 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Stool from Scraps in Woodworking Projects

Very nice and The through tenons look great. I cannot detect the wedges. Did you run them perpendicular to the bench top grain?

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02-18-2021, 12:06 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Bookcase from Black Oak. in Woodworking Projects

Very nice. Well done!

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02-17-2021, 8:31 PM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread My new 2" Narex Chisel in Neanderthal Haven

Good luck in retaining the lettering on the blade. It has been a while since I unpacked my Narex paring chisels. I thought the packing slip suggests...

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02-17-2021, 7:19 PM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread mineral oil island counter top is like velvet??? help in Project Finishing

Thanks Jim. I should give you credit for the recommendation. It was fun watching some of the luthiers on you tube use Zpoxy on acoustic guitars....

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02-16-2021, 9:08 PM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread mineral oil island counter top is like velvet??? help in Project Finishing

I recently finished a walnut vanity top. I used Zpoxy finishing resin to seal the counter. It dries with a high sheen finish, but you sand it down...

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02-15-2021, 8:38 PM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Spokeshave Recommendation in Neanderthal Haven

My first attempt at spoon carving was on a blank of kiln dried hard maple. What a bad idea that was.

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02-13-2021, 8:31 PM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread The gang that couldn't saw straight in Neanderthal Haven

Don’t despair. You only have to cut straight for 3/4 of an inch or so for most dove tails. Practice a few more times and you will get the hang of it....

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02-13-2021, 8:06 PM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Spokeshave Recommendation in Neanderthal Haven

Tony it does indeed sound similar. I shaped these from a walnut log the electric company dropped on my property over two years ago. Hand split the...

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02-13-2021, 10:47 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Spokeshave Recommendation in Neanderthal Haven

I have a Stanley 51 and have used it on shaping an axe handle and am currently trying my hand shaped round tapered legs - 9” in length. I do not own...

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02-12-2021, 1:33 PM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Half Blind mitered dovetail hallway table in Woodworking Projects

Stunning. Nice photography skills too! Would love to see a pic with the drawers open. Love the design and the craftsmanship is fantastic. Very...

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02-10-2021, 6:44 PM

Joe A Faulkner started a thread Spokeshave Recommendation in Neanderthal Haven

I am guessing that owners of Clifton, Veritas and Lie Nielsen flat bottom spoke shaves are all relatively happy with their selection. So for those...

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02-09-2021, 12:14 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread How can an imbecile like me make decent drawers? in Neanderthal Haven

For a 7”wide drawer, I don’t know why you need any more than 1/4” thick drawer bottoms. If you are up for through dove tails then let me encourage...

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02-08-2021, 10:06 PM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Fun Little Shelf Box in Woodworking Projects

Looks great. Nice job. What are the dimensions?

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02-06-2021, 10:07 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Rejuvinating The Companionway in Boat Building

Another person here who in the past has appreciated your work Julie, but who can not see the photos. I do see John’s photo.

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02-06-2021, 9:54 AM

Joe A Faulkner replied to a thread Oh No Mr Bill!!! Another Box in Neanderthal Haven

I think there should be a 3 Or 5 year renewal option. Fred you mean to tell me you don’t cart clamps back forth from the shop in the cold months to...

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