Microlam ? - Page 2

Microlam ? · 08-27-2009, 04:49 PM

Okay, I'm getting ready to show my ignorance. What is Microlam ,what is it used for,and where do you buy it? I've noticed on a couple of threads that a couple of you turned some projects from it and they looked great. Is it rough on the chisels and gouges? Thought I'd try turning some of it ,if it's easy to get? Thanks.

CarvedTones · 08-28-2009, 07:58 AM

I am driving myself crazy trying to remember this. There was a show, I think on DIY, that was called "Modern Masters" or something similar (I am pretty sure "Masters" is wrong) and I think that is where I saw it. Anyone remnember the actual name - I want to see if I can dig it up. The guy also had a very cool tool for sculpting furniture. It was a sander that was like a rolling pin on the end of a heavy duty flex shaft. Serious respiratory equipment required.

Anyway, I noticed the other day when making a cheesy little steady rest (it works for what I wann do with it) that the little panel of ply wood I had picked up at one of the big box stores actually looks pretty good on the edges (try not to laugh at the cobbled together rest):

I cut it with a decent scroll saw blade just because I was too lazy to get my little 9" band saw down and set it up. I was surprised at how nice the edge looks.

PChristy · 08-28-2009, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by CarvedTones

I am driving myself crazy trying to remember this. There was a show, I think on DIY, that was called "Modern Masters" or something similar (I am pretty sure "Masters" is wrong) and I think that is where I saw it. Anyone remnember the actual name - I waant to see if I can dig it up. The guy also had a very cool tool for sculpting furniture. It was a sander that was like a rolling pin on the end of a heavy duty flex shaft. Serious respiratory equipment required.

Anyway, I noticed the other day when making a cheesy little steady rest (it works for what I wann do with it) that the little panel of ply wood I had picked up at one of the big box stores actually looks pretty good on the edges (try not to laugh at the cobbled together rest):

I cut it with a decent scroll saw blade just because I was too lazy to get my little 9" band saw down and set it up. I was surprised at how nice the edge looks.

Yea, I think all of the complaining about the voids in plywoods are being heard - nice rest by the way - I wish I had one yesterday

Canuck · 08-28-2009, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by CarvedTones

I am driving myself crazy trying to remember this. There was a show, I think on DIY, that was called "Modern Masters" or something similar (I am pretty sure "Masters" is wrong) and I think that is where I saw it. Anyone remnember the actual name - I want to see if I can dig it up. The guy also had a very cool tool for sculpting furniture. It was a sander that was like a rolling pin on the end of a heavy duty flex shaft. Serious respiratory equipment required.

Maybe on Modern Marvels, Andy?

http://shop.history.com/?v=history_s...Modern+Marvels

Wayne

CarvedTones · 08-28-2009, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Canuck

Maybe on Modern Marvels, Andy?

http://shop.history.com/?v=history_s...Modern+Marvels

Wayne

No, that isn't it. Now it is really making me crazy; I really liked that show (I haven't seen it on in a long time). It wasn't always woodworkers; in fact that was a rare exception. It was modern craftsmen who do really incredible work, some powered some not (they did not have to be traditional in choice of tools, just quality standards). They had a metal worker one time that made wrought iron railings by hand that were just incredibly detailed, for example. Ringing bells for anyone else yet?

JimmyC · 08-28-2009, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by CarvedTones

No, that isn't it. Now it is really making me crazy; I really liked that show (I haven't seen it on in a long time). It wasn't always woodworkers; in fact that was a rare exception. It was modern craftsmen who do really incredible work, some powered some not (they did not have to be traditional in choice of tools, just quality standards). They had a metal worker one time that made wrought iron railings by hand that were just incredibly detailed, for example. Ringing bells for anyone else yet?

I remember it Andy and I'm fairly sure that it was Modern Masters. It specialized in different artisans including woodworking, metalworking, glass artisans(blown and stained glass), etc.. It was shown on HGTV and the last airings were in 2003 I think, it was a good program but had a short life.

As far as the guy making the iron railings I remember it well because he pounded out really delicate leaves, as a blacksmith, to use on the railings.