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  1. JimThomasson

    Red Oak Morris Chair

    I just finished making this red oak Morris chair for my niece for Christmas. Even made the cushions! Got my wife to teach me how to use her sewing machine and I took it from there. Got to learn a lot on this project! Merry Christmas everyone!
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    Woodrat: Any opinions?

    Out of curiosity, I ordered the Woodrat DVD and have enjoyed watching it. I seem to remember that one of you guys over in Raleigh has one. It looks interesting but $800 for a "jig" is a lot of "sawdust"! Do any of you have experience using a Woodrat, and if so, is it worth the investment?
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    Keep me in your prayers as well, please.

    Next Monday, the 21st, I'm having open-heart surgery. I have an anuerism of the ascending aorta. They are going to remove and replace about 3" of the aorta. I'll be in Duke Medical Center for 5 days, then home for a minimum of 6 weeks. Guess I've got to close up shop for a while. I'm not...
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    2 questions: Morris Chair / qs red oak

    Approximately how many bf are needed to build a nice Morris Chair with matching ottoman? I would like to build one our of QS Red Oak? Any of you sawyers gonna have any soon at a good price?
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    Your prayers needed ...

    Dear friends ... During the night, Wednesday, my Mother-in-Law, Mrs. Marva Wade of Debary, Fl, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart-attack. She and her husband, Mr. Harold Wade, had been married for 58 years. Please keep him, my wife Nancy, and her sister Karyn in your prayers. Thank you! Jim
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    Great deals from Sunhill!

    http://sunhillmachinery.com/store/index.asp?department=11
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    Recomendations needed for a benchtop mortising machine

    .... still got some of Uncle Sam's money to burn and thinking about a good middle of the road mortising machine. General, light work so I don't need top of the line. Recommendations anyone?
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    Opinions: How does this bandsaw stack up? Looks to be a great price.

    http://www.grizzly.com/outlet/14-Industrial-Bandsaw-1-1-2-HP/G0570 I am looking for a good 14" or larger bandsaw at a great price. I found this in the Grizzly Outlet section. Opinions needed please! Thanks!
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    Christmas Tool Gloat!

    The LOML surprised me with the Grizzly Tenoning Jig! (see my avatar) Sweet piece of workmanship ... can't wait to use it. I think this will be especially useful with miter-lock router bit. I have always had a problem with holding the vertical piece perfectly positioned. Will let you folks...
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    Need plans for a nice Morris chair and ottoman

    I need to find plans for a nice Morris chair and ottoman to make for my niece. She likes Mission style, but does not want a whole lot of vertical slats .... some are ok, but not a lot. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Jim
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    Been away a long, long time ......

    Dear friends, I've been away a very long time. My Father, after struggling with a variety of illnesses, passed away this past Tuesday afternoon. He was an excellent woodworker and a highly creative mind who could always solve a problem, no matter how complex. Many times, I would call him to...
  12. JimThomasson

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!!!!!!!

    May a thousand smiles be yours and may the winds be gentle upon your face ..... and may the Guiness always be full in your mug!!! Happy St. Paddy's Day dear friends!
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    1st Lathe project: Cherry plant stand

    After spending some time with DaveO and his patient mentoring, I put my new lathe to good use. The wife of the folks who gave me a ton of beautiful cherry last year mentioned that she would love to have a plant stand sometime, so, here it is. You folks sure are right ...... lathework is a...
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    Tablesaw tenoning jig at Woodcraft

    Have any of you picked up on the sale of the tablesaw tenoning jig from Woodcraft. Normal $89.95 now $59.95 Is it well made? Is it an effective accessory? Quality of the tenons made? I've been eyeing the one from Griz for a while, but can run over to Woodcraft and not pay shipping!
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    Slotwall question ....

    Do any of you use slotted walls and if so, did you you buy ready-made or did you make you own, and if so what foundation did you use, mdf? Can you use a rabbeted edge arrangement for hanging stuff, or do you have to go with the expensive metal hooks?
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    My 1st Pen!

    On Feb. 24th, I stopped by DaveO's shop for a basic primer in using my new lathe. Besides the lessons, Dave graciously sharpened my new set of turning tools! Thanks Dave! Then, well ... you know Dave .... he gleefully said, "Lets make a pen!" We, I, did and here is the result. Wood species...
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    Birthday tool GLOAT!

    Well, it took me long enough but here is a pic to prove ....... Birthday present courtesy of my wife, Nancy, and her parents! (Note: Wixley digital angle guage!)
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    2007 Woodworkers Expo - Greensboro

    Besides making sawdust and quality woodworks ..... we sure know how to eat too ...... and have fun together. Here is the gang having lunch on Friday while taking a break from the Expo! Now ... all pictured, please identify yourselves! The lady in the group (top right) is non other than the...
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    Yippee! Finally I get to GLOAT too!

    Picked up my new lathe from HF on Friday night ... braved the cold assembling it! I'm meeting up with DaveO on the 24th so he can teach me the in's and out's of using it! http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showphoto.php?photo=8963&cat=801 Now, here is an offer ..... anyone who wants my old...
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    The Microsoft Compatible Tablesaw

    You may not be aware of it but there are two basic types of table saws, the Microsoft compatible and the non-Microsoft compatible table saw. The Microsoft compatible saw is by far the most predominate type. However, the non-Microsoft compatible table saw is a technically superior...

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