The non-profit organization, Woodworkers Of North Carolina, or WONC, is conducting a benefit auction on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 6:00. The auction follows the Woodworking Showcase that is being held at Klingspor's Woodworking Shop on Capital Blvd. in Raleigh. WONC is seeking donations for the auction. We have already collected:

Some walnut lumber,
A complete Incra router table and fence system,
A large maple workbench top
Handplanes
Spray guns
Redwood slabs
Turning tools
....More.....

This is a chance for you to clean out your shop and get a tax deduction for your stuff. Contact Paul at the store for details. Then come to the auction for some good deals.

Also....There is still time for you to enter your work in the Showcase. There will be demonstrations, manufacturer reps on site and stuff on SALE. While your there, check out the new Gallery that will feature incredible work by North Carolina woodworkers. The Gallery is operated by WONC. Maybe you would like to join WONC and have a opportunity to exhibit and sell your work.

Not mine/no financial connection, etc.

Delta drill press, Rikon band Saw, Jet lathe, and "$500" worth of pen blanks.

Looks like a good deal (but I haven't gone over to the dark side, so not sure what a Jet 10x14 variable speed lathe would go for)

http://greensboro.craigslist.org/tls/1938099155.html

If someone buys the lot and doesn't need the bandsaw I could use a little one (maybe).

BTW, the Leigh D4 just posted in classifieds is a MAJOR steal :elvis: (dang, already have a 24" omnijig...)

Item for transport 24" Leigh dovetail jig

Thanks in advance for looking--I could meet to deliver item anywhere around Charlotte too.

Mike

Yes its my shop its cool now, its been 76 deg. all week.
I havent done anywood working in 3 weeks , my wife said if I was going to run the A/C in the summer and the heater in the winter I had to insulate the shop.
It was a work around job so it took 3 weeks, some things I could move from one place to another and some like the monster lathe I couldnt move at all, and I have 5 switch's and 28 outlets.
But its done now and nice inside, and as a bonus I made a small roof (porch or whatever) to keep the rain from comming straight in the door.
I have 2 metel doors but only use 1 99.9% of the time so I made a cover for the second one held on by 4 deck screws so I can remove it when I need the second door opened.

you can see the cover on this picture


and the new rain shield

I turned out my first successful dovetail joint today. I have a need for through-dovetails for several upcoming projects. Over the years, I've drooled over some of the more expensive router jigs and even considered some of the shop-made jigs. I saw David Marks' episode with dovetails on the bandsaw many years ago and it stuck with me. So I decided to try this on the bandsaw. I built two jigs for the task, as described in both the Duginske bandsaw book an old issue of ShopNotes (or maybe WoodSmith?). The jigs were pretty easy to build and my first attempt went together with just about the right amount of persuasion.

Two things I like about using the bandsaw for dovetails are: (1) the ability to choose any spacing and (2) work with any thickness of stock. Unlike a router jig, there is a bit of mallet and chisel work required, but not enough that my meager skills were challenged in my first attempt.

Not mine........blah, blah. Doesn't look like a bad price and looks to be in good shape. linky.

rbi industries Scroll Saw w/ Stand - model 226VS - $650 (Sanford, N.C.)

Date: 2010-09-05, 1:12PM EDT
Reply to: sale-arafe-1937829690@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

For sale:

rbi industries scroll saw w/ stand. Model # 226VS
115v 1.3a 60HZ

New ones are selling for $1400.00

Pick up and cash only please.

Please email to schedule a viewing.

• Location: Sanford, N.C.
• it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Brian

http://roanoke.craigslist.org/tls/1935127326.html

Every now and then I come across a negative post about Powermatic since they were acquired by WMH tool group, and just wanted to throw my $.02 in on the subject.

I have a PM2800 drill press, certainly a rather spendy indulgence on one of the less complex pieces of equipment we have in our arsenals. A few weeks ago I went to tighten a bit (keyless chuck), and one of the 3 jaws snapped right off at the base. Rather surprising to say the least. It's only a couple of years old, still covered under the 5 year warranty, so set about trying to find a warranty repair shop here in town. Called several around town and discovered it's a bit tough to find one, and the ones listed on the Powermatic site were no help either- no longer in business, didn't deal with this type of equipment, etc.

So, getting pretty frustrated at this point, my last resort <gasp> is to pick up the phone and get a real live person at Powermatic.

All I can say is WOW!! Took maybe a minute from the time they answered until I was connected to a technician who got my SN#, name, etc and had a new chuck on it's way to me no questions asked. I ended up chatting with the tech for a few minutes and he answered several questions I had about a couple of unrelated issues. He was very personable and clearly was extremely knowledgeable. Made a believer out of me, was the best customer service I've had in a long, long time, so I thought a few kudos were due.

Just thought I'd give you a different look at Earl. I went down to Folly Beach on Thursday to catch a few waves and here's what Earl served up. Glassy 5-8 ft surf with some juice.



I will not lie, I got served up a big slice of humble pie from mother nature. Got held down a bunch of times in the wash cycle, really got to test my lung capacity out.:wink_smil It was powerful, saw 1 guy break his board!

Hey Folks,

Been silent for awhile here but doesn't mean I haven't been woodworking. This is 1 of the many projects currently in progress and I'm getting close to finishing the build of it. What this is, is a custom (3) cabinet vanity that will house 2 sinks in the left and right cabinets with a drawer cabinet in the middle. It's my own design and what is unique about this is that it has 2 different levels (heights) and 2 different depths. As you'll see the center cabinet is both taller and deeper than the other 2. Once I get this installed (another post later) I'll have granite fabricated for the tops. This post just show the initial construction, and I must say, I am NOT a cabinet guy.

1st was a bunch of mortise and tenons:

Then I rough fit the cabinets together for the dimensions of the drawers and doors:

Then I made the drawers and doors (all frame and panel)



Then installed the hardware before getting ready to stain:


That's all for right now. I've got them completely stained and put together right now and I am doing bathroom demo next week to get the spot ready for them. Got to move some pipes, replace a section of floor, patch some drywall and then install the cabinets, should be fun. Pics to follow.

Oh and if you were wondering. The cabinets frames and doors and drawers are made of quartersawn red oak (with curly qtrsawn red oak for the panels). The sides are 1/2" red oak ply. The wood I got from Rick at the Woodworking source and man is it some nice stuff.!

Thanks for looking

Mike

:new_birth:banana:

Up for sale is this 24" Leigh D4 dovetail jig with full CMT bit set. Very, Very good condition! Mounted on custom box that brings working level right where you want it. I've used it a few times over the past year with good results. Most of the CMT bits have yet to be used and I also have the original 2 Leigh bits as well as the owners manual and instructional videos. Let me know if you need any more info.
Thanks, Mike

I turned this little natural edge birdseye maple bowl a couple weeks ago. It has great figure and color.

Friend of mine has this fuel oil tank and stand he'd like to get rid of on the cheap. Asking is $50, you haul away.


Anyone interested send me a PM and I'll fwd on to him. Thanks for looking.

Well Thanks to Don & Bob Alexander I have another lathe.Had another visit today and did some traden'.Now I've got a HF lathe in the shop.I really enjoyed the afternoon.Mabe next time we can actualy do some turning.Don&Bob are real good people.If you ever get the chance to meet them go for it.

I know no pics didn't happen.But hopefully Don can get the pics from his phone.

Found this site a few months ago, but today's submission is eye candy for wood lovers
www.oddee.com/item_97176.aspx

Enjoy!

Jim

Steve Sanders has requested that his user name be changed from Sanders Woodworking to Sanders Fine Woodworking. I have changed Steve's user name and must say after looking at his website; the new name is much more fitting.:notworthy::notworthy:. Please join me in re-welcoming Steve....

My daughter started a Facebook business page for me and I need some help from my fellow NCWW'ers. Please "like" my Facebook page. You can see it at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-...851?ref=search

Forward it on to your friends please.

The problem I have is getting exposure to my website. The more hits I get, the more hits I'll get. It's a vicious circle. I still have a day job and will for several more years but I am building my business now.

I also sell my work at:

www.sandersfinewoodworking.com

I finished this hollow form last weekend (twice turned, turned green in May 2010). The wall thickness is less than 1/8". It is fairly large at 4 1/8″ tall and 7 7/8″ wide at the widest point and has a 3" opening in the top.

Is there anyway to hook up a speed control to a small grinder that turns to many high rpm's to sharpen lathe tools?

I am in the process of starting a new business (computer consulting not woodworking) and need a good accountant. Anyone know of any in the RTP area?

Gary A. Bushey

Hello there. I'm looking for someone in the Wake County area who can build a pinhole camera from exotic hardwood. I do not have plans, but do have photos of what I'm looking for. I will need the camera by the end of October. Please let me know if you're interested.

Thanks - Christine in Holly Springs

Happy Birthday Shayne!
Hope it is a super day~
:new_birth

Happy Birthday Jim! Hope it is a super day~
:new_birth

Has any one used one of these " 120 volt circular saw blade sharpener sku# 96687" from Harbor freight.