Great idea - thanks
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Great idea - thanks
Also here in Florida another Rockler store to open in Jacksonville.
The Brandon FL store which opened in February has broken company records.
You are right, but most of us who build furniture consider wood movement the most important factor...not whether the wood is air dried or kiln dried.
Lee Valley has a wood movement calculator which should be a must for most woodworkers. $11.50
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Great wisdom by my friend from NH.
Hello Dave.
James, I am in the beginning of building that same tool chest with some variations.
If you use another contrasting wood like walnut for the draw fronts, back and top panels, then you won't need as...
Mike, Outstanding work!!
Luke,
You remind me of the deaf man who wanted to start a rock band...it won't work.
Why not choose something that will? How about wood carving?
Philip,
I have a PM180. Robert Vaughn's article in FWW is the Bible on planer adjustments. If you follow it carefully, I think you will limit or even eliminate the snipe. I also have a Grizzley 24"...
Ken,
This is one of many sites that offer everything you need to get started in vacuum bags. I built a vacuum pump with their kit and it works just fine.
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Outstanding!
We should be thankful for posts by members like Rick, Derek, John J and so many others. They cut to the chase and patiently respond to mostly newbie questions.
Ricks response to in line industries...
John Keeton - thank you, thank you, thank you!
For over a year now, I've entered the dark, mysteries, cult like world of chair making. Inspiration came from a post (WC) by Maine Windsor chair maker...
Great narrative Stew...patience , patience, patience
Further to John Jordans suggestion, corrugated box manufacturers do the same thing.
If you have one near by, try to get to their dumpster and you will be treated to a great roll of craft paper that...
Tough luck Mark!
I had that Craftsman saw before I got my Unisaw.
I spent hours with a long stick tapping the trunion and checking the dial indicator in the miter slot.
Save your pennies and get a...
I agree with Jacob!
But why has this inflation coincided with other alarming trends over the past 6 months?
It's no mystery to me.
To Robert Haywood, I'm in Valrico and Saturday mornings I mentor 3 fellow woodworkers with the objective of making pieces for the FL state fair. This year 2 of them entered and both won ribbons.
We...
Vince,
Over 20 years ago I purchased the Dubby sled and to this day I have proclaimed to all that it was the best woodworking purchase that I ever made,
Since then, I have made several sleds for...
The host Eric Gorges always asks: do you consider yourself an artist or craftsman?
David Lamb and many others are both. Steve Latta says that he is a craftsman. But both are masters of our craft....
I'm going to depart from Jims original post and agree with Mikes approach to air compressors.
Years ago, Lois Snyder, the recent judge for the fine furniture competition, convinced me to go with...
John,
Looks like you are having lots of fun!
Phil,
You may be right that there is no money in machine refurbishment, but you must have gained great satisfaction in that work and you inspired many of us, plus we got a glimpse at Dereks wood...
+1 on Jims idea.
Jim, I'm a FL resident now but I am a New Bedford boy.
Nice, very nice!