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  1. PeteM

    Two years in the making !!!

    Finally got it done :eusa_danc Unfortunately the photos don't give it justice. More WIP pictures in my gallery album. I took the panorama over the bed at the Cowee Overlook off the BRP just after a storm passed through. Bed Side Tables are next! pete
  2. R

    Sign Making Kit?

    I've been thinking about getting a sign making kit. Any suggestions as to the best at a cheap price? Thanks for any input.
  3. jaustin

    Someone interested in making 2 shelves?

    I was asked to make two shelves and I pretty much got the design done. But i don't think i can get the finished completed nice. He would prefer to make it from Mahogany that will match the walls in his office. here is a link to the thread in which i have pictures in it that shows the design of...
  4. lottathought

    Tung Oil not making any sense

    Time to throw out another newbie question. I am starting to get the feeling that I have done something wrong with this Tung Oil....I am just not sure what. :BangHead: Let me back up..... I am still working on the end table from my grandparents. I have used 0000 Steel Wool with the Boiled...
  5. willarda

    Making a Traditional Molding Plane

    Edwards Mountain Woodworks Making a Traditional Molding Plane August 18 and 19, 9am to 5 pm each day Cost: $160 This is a two day workshop on making a simple ogee molding plane using both contemporary and traditional woodworking techniques. On the first day we will cover molding plane anatomy...
  6. WoodWrangler

    Making Progress ... Three Rocking Horses

    A trip to Woodcraft several months ago with the LOML ended up with us coming home with the Family Tradition (brand) plan for a Rocking Horse. At the time it sounded like a good idea for a nice "little" project. A few weeks later the "one" rocking horse for our daughter turned into "two" ...
  7. Jon

    Making raised panel cabinet doors ?

    I ordered the 6 piece set Is there anything else I should know or order for makingg Doors? Ive never done any. Is there a How to on making doors ? I really appreciate any advice you guys or gals could offer.
  8. johnpipe108

    Books with plans for Irish bagpipe making

    I want to mention two available books with plans and information for the making of Irish Uilleann bagpipes. I have previously mentioned in another post Wilbert Garvin's "The Irish Bagpipes, their construction and maintenance" first published by the Blackstaff Press, 255A Upper Newtownards...
  9. Douglas Robinson

    Question regarding Making 220 Volt Extension cord

    I want to make a 200 Volt extension cord. I know what connectors I need. It will run from a 20 AMp outlet. What wire should I use? 10/3? 12/3? I know it needs a ground wire. Doug
  10. B

    Maloof Occasional Chair Making Class at JSR

    Folks, Attended John's chairmaking class this weekend. I highly recommend it without any reservations! John is a very good teacher and an even better chairmaker. Having never made a chair and having only experience in semi-commercial cabinetry, this class was great! After this first...
  11. J

    I need a drawer making class

    Because I have come to the conclusion that I suck at making drawers :BangHead: maybe someone could suggest a good book? all the differnt slides out there make me feel like I'm :drunken_s trying to decide what's the right one to use for which drawer. I forced myself to go intro Lowes last night...
  12. L

    Suggestions on making rack for wine glass to hang from

    Part of my kitchen project includes a 12 x 12 wall cabinet, open on the front that will have about 9 to 12 wine bottles at the top followed by a shelf with wine glasses hanging down and lastly a plate rack. I know there is an easy way to make the rack for the glasses but it escapes me. Does...
  13. L

    Simple cabinet making question

    I have made a cabinet that will have slides for the drawers. The faceframe give me a 1 1/4 inch space for a spacer where the slide will be attached. My instructions that I am following says to use a 3" wide board for the slide to attach too. why would 3" be so important? The slide is about...
  14. Larry Rose

    chair making tools

    I recently got my new L-V catalog and I'm still drooling. Since I want to get into chair making, I was looking at their set of chair devils and the pullshave. I was wondering if any one has used them or has any opinions. They are a little pricey, but they sure are purty8-O I already have a set...
  15. nelsone

    Making a Dovetail Saw

    I was wondering if any of you have made your own dovetail/back saws? After seeing a thread on another forum, I think I want to take a crack at it. I think I have the blade and handle figured out, but how do you make the brass back (and where is a good place to get the brass)? Where can you get...
  16. ChrisMathes

    Tip for making a Checkerboard Pen Blank

    When creating a checkerboard blank for a segmented pen, it is important to drill the hole for the brass tubes exactly in the middle. I use a brad-tip bit to drill the hole, so, before gluing four pieces of wood together to make the checkerboard blank, I use a block plane to shave off a very...
  17. S

    making an easel

    Sunday School teacher yesterday asked if anyone had an easel to hold a 2'x3' (approx.) chalk board. I was volunteered to build one (such nice people). Has anyone build one and posted pix for inspiration? Do you think I would need to make a 4-leg instead of tripod type for stability for that...
  18. Ken Weaver

    Making Progress

    After 2 months of making parts I finally got to the point where I can start assembly on my three end tables. The first pic is of the base. all the mortise and tenon joints are pegged with walnut dowels and the shelf floats for movement. In the second pic I've laid the top on to get an idea of...
  19. L

    Suggestions for making a table taller

    My son has a small kitchen table he wants to make into a small bar. It has spindle legs attached to an apron. I want to take the top off the apron and make the apron taller. The top is round and has two sides that drop down. He likes the top and will remove the drop down sections. Any...
  20. taandctran

    making pen case

    I am wanting to make some pen cases... The ones with the rounded grove cut out in it. Actually I want 2 cut out. Anyway, I am wanting to know the size of router bit that everyone uses to make these boxes so that the pen fits down in them just right. Thanks for the help.

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