Hello NC Woodworkers,
Thank you for providing this networking opportunity! My husband and I just started our first business. Chris is making Renaissance-style Savonarola chairs to distribute in the Southeast. I've just made him a website and a bunch of brochures and I'm planning to contact some...
Folks: If any of you have experience with a good finish for red cedar for the outdoor environment, I'd appreciate your suggestions/experience. I have some red cedar swings we are building and several people have asked how to preserve the "cedar look" and what type finish to use.
Thanx.
Well.. I am rounding the bend, and will be starting assembly of a black walnut bed in the next week or so.
The last time I made a plea for finishing suggestions on this board, I got the suggestion for my chessboard, and couldn't have been happier, so I'll give it another go! I am in need of...
I've finally decided to make some time as best I can to try learning mortise and tenon joinery. I have a few old chisels that should work until I can get better ones. Don't have any sort of tenon saw though and I'd appreciate any suggestions on brands, types. My budget isn't very much and I'd...
Hello all,
i am looking for suggestions on what wood to use on the side tables for my outdoor bbq. i know that teak would probably hold up but a little too expensive for me. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
also any suggestions on what finish for the wood would be good too...
Hi all, I need some advice on lighting my workshop (garage).
It has several 6-foot flourescent tube light boxes, and all but 2
are broken. I currently use an extension spotlight for my work but am in desperate need of a real solution. I'm not really keen on replacing the large buzzing...
Yea, yea I know. Asking for tool suggestions is like asking what make of Truck is the best, or (for all you motorcyclist) what brand of oil you run. Everybody's got an opinion.
I have recently (within the past week) came into enough money from a small business transaction with someone who was...
I have a dewalt dw 625 3hp plunge router i would like to convert to a router table. Any suggestions, self made (any plans would help) or ready to mount store bought units. Will this unit work in a router table as it is a plunge? Its just a bummer as i bought a new 690 kit and haven't used...
I have a large oval table base that has a glass top that I' really don't want to keep cleaning all the time. So, I would really love to have a granite, marble or composite top made but I think the expense will be prohibitive. Or make a wood top myself. In any case what thickness is minimal? The...
Hi All,
I have just recently purchased a planer, jointer, and dust collector so I'm ready to make some sawdust. Until now I've relied on home centers for most of the wood for my projects. Anyway, I want to get a small stock of wood to have on hand for learning, experimenting and most...
Hi all. I need some suggestions on a gift for LOML. :eusa_clap I built this box and i guess it turned out ok but your critiques may be needed. :roll: I have limited knowledge and even more limited tools so this project took several minuts to complete. :icon_thum I only had some scrap t-111...
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...
I have been approached to build a built-in unit for a gentleman that wants a dark, natural finish. He does not know what type of wood he wants. This is going in an office/study. I would appreciate any suggestions and recommendations regarding wood type and finish. Other than a few home projects...
OK folks, remember I'm still new to Moderation (in too many ways:lol:). Anyway I see the need for two changes in "Hello from Durham" thread in the Who We Are forum. John has a post that I think should be moved to "Power Tools" forum and Mark has one that should be moved to "For Sale".
Clay is...
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...
I could use some suggestions on a finishing schedule for red oak. I was originally considering just BLO topcoated with poly, but dye's are nice too, but then I would wanna fill the grain and yadda yadda. Basically, I am getting myself bogged down and having a tough time making a decision...
OK, I posted a while back about needing a fence for an old shaper I acquired........everyone resoundingly said "build it!".
I finally got off my rear last night and got started. I'm using MDF 3/4" so far. Fence is about 7 3/4" tall with about 6" base. Nothing is glued yet, so lets have some...
There's lots of info on forums and net about wood finishing choices and techniques, but I'd like to find a book that presents the info in an organized fashion.
Sooo, what books should I check out????
Sapwood
I thought I'd put the collective genius to work here and see what you come up with. I have a new 1/2 hp 120V 1725 RPM 1/2" shaft motor that I bought off Ebay a while back that has just been gathering dust. I had initially planned to use it for a fan but Northern tool had a sale on a complete...
I am just starting to think about acquiring a bandsaw and was wondering if anyone had some suggestions. I'm looking for something that isn't too expensive, maybe $200 or less, but of course I would like something of better quality that will last more than a few projects.
I noticed some good...