Family Woodworking http://familywoodworking.org/forums/ Family Woodworking a venue for the free and open exchange of woodworking information en Thu, 23 May 2013 20:36:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://familywoodworking.org/forums/images/misc/rss.png Family Woodworking http://familywoodworking.org/forums/ Gave Jarrod a lil project to do http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30387-Gave-Jarrod-a-lil-project-to-do&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:34:12 GMT Now I need to finish this Now I need to finish this
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]]> Flatwork Project Showcase Dave Hawksford http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30387-Gave-Jarrod-a-lil-project-to-do Ice cream, pizza and adult beverges http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30386-Ice-cream-pizza-and-adult-beverges&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:36:16 GMT My sister has a birthday coming up so I made these for her. Ice cream scoop, pizza cutter and bottle opener all dressed in apple. Not fancy... My sister has a birthday coming up so I made these for her.

Ice cream scoop, pizza cutter and bottle opener all dressed in apple. Not fancy turnings, but functional.

No finish yet, still waiting for the weather to decide what to do.
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]]> Lathe Project Showcase Dale Johnson http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30386-Ice-cream-pizza-and-adult-beverges Chainsaw Sharpeners ?? http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30385-Chainsaw-Sharpeners&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 21:30:13 GMT I have sharpened my chainsaws with just a file/guide but want to do better. Has anyone tried any sharpener like this? ... I have sharpened my chainsaws with just a file/guide but want to do better. Has anyone tried any sharpener like this? http://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/pr...cSureSharp.htm

Lowes has a similar one ]]> New Tools Mike Turner http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30385-Chainsaw-Sharpeners Over and Under Shotgun http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30384-Over-and-Under-Shotgun&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 20:28:29 GMT Rollerball pen kit that a customer ordered. It is supposed to represent an Over and Under combination rifle/shotgun. The cap is blood wood and is... Rollerball pen kit that a customer ordered.
It is supposed to represent an Over and Under combination rifle/shotgun.
The cap is blood wood and is supposed to represent a 12 gauge shotgun shell and has an Over & Under shotgun clip.
The Box Elder Burl barrel is supposed to represent and 30 caliber cartridge.
The Blood Wood and Box Elder Burl has 8 coats of Med CA and buffed with extra fine steel wool.

This kit weighs in at an obese 2.40 OZ (64 Grams) with a capped measurement of 6 inches.

Les





]]> Lathe Project Showcase Les Elm http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30384-Over-and-Under-Shotgun Getting windy here. http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30383-Getting-windy-here&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:20:18 GMT I think I need to haul in the sails - I mean, the awnings. When a 27,000 pound MH rocks in the wind, no point in giving the wind more leverage. ... I think I need to haul in the sails - I mean, the awnings. When a 27,000 pound MH rocks in the wind, no point in giving the wind more leverage. Sheesh! ]]> Off Topic Discussion Carol Reed http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30383-Getting-windy-here Future Project, a traditional 4 poster bed http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30382-Future-Project-a-traditional-4-poster-bed&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 09:18:21 GMT I want to build this bed, from a 1995 WW magazine article I saved. I have a stash of air dried 8/4 hard maple (12% moisture) picked up for $300 to... I want to build this bed, from a 1995 WW magazine article I saved. I have a stash of air dried 8/4 hard maple (12% moisture) picked up for $300 to use. Posts are 3 pieces, 2 @ 36" + finial. I got a start on drawing out the post parts full size from the info in the magazine article. Posts are 3"x3" , but I'm thinking of making them approx 3&1/2" square after glueing up 2 pieces of the 8/4 stock. The posts are a bit more complicated with reeding and fluting. I'm hoping the wood will be usable this fall.:huh: The maple has some worm holes, spalting, but the price was right for hobby use.
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]]> Bryan Cowing http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30382-Future-Project-a-traditional-4-poster-bed A Little Tuesday Night Fun http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30381-A-Little-Tuesday-Night-Fun&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 05:52:43 GMT Got to sit in with my buddies tonight playing happy hour at a local bar and grill. I played all three sets with them, only sitting out on three or... Got to sit in with my buddies tonight playing happy hour at a local bar and grill. I played all three sets with them, only sitting out on three or four songs. I've only actually rehearsed about six or seven songs with them, but was able to fake and follow on the rest. This is my second time of playing full sets with them...I got to do the same thing last Sunday at a graduation party for a friend's daughter. And it looks like I get to do it again next Sunday at another restaurant/bar nearby. The more I get to play with them, the more I start to resemble a real guitar player. :D

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Sorry for the poor quality photo...cell phones don't handle stage lighting all that well. :rolleyes:
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]]> Off Topic Discussion Vaughn McMillan http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30381-A-Little-Tuesday-Night-Fun Way off topic but...looking for hotel near LAX http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30380-Way-off-topic-but-looking-for-hotel-near-LAX&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 00:22:01 GMT I'm working on summer vacation plans and it looks like I'm going to have about 2 days to spend around Los Angeles, CA. We don't expect to do much except drive up and down the coast a few hours and visit a couple/few beaches. We fly back home out of LAX on a Saturday morning. I need to find a decent affordable hotel for the two nights we are there. I think I want to stay pretty close to the airport to avoid any morning traffic the morning we fly out. For anyone who has stayed at hotels near LAX....do you have any recommendations. I'm getting dizzy trying to read all the different reviews online....besides...I trust you all.

Thanks,
Tom ]]> Off Topic Discussion Tom Baugues http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30380-Way-off-topic-but-looking-for-hotel-near-LAX Exterior glue question http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30379-Exterior-glue-question&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 23:19:21 GMT I've been tasked with making the cross for my grandsons grave. It will probably be about 4' tall.

I've bought black locust. I wanted to make the cross 1 1/2"- 2" thick but the only locust that I could find fairly locally is 4/4. I'm thinking about planing 2 pcs to 3/4" or so then gluing them together.
I bought Gorilla glue and I have Titebond 3 just not sure which one would be best. Keeping in mind that a foot or so of the cross will be buried in the earth.
The pieces will be about 3" wide and face glued. Should I use epoxy or will Gorilla or TB111 work ???????

I'm thinking about finding some place and having his name and date laser engraved on it. Also was thinking about leaving it unfinished because locust almost looks like teak when its aged.
Would you recommend a finish on it or leave it natural?? Locust will last embedded in the ground for 30 years or more.

Sorry, not a fun subject to bring up. I just want to make sure I don't screw it up.

Thanks for your insight. ]]> Bob Gibson http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30379-Exterior-glue-question Tack rag problem....what to do now? http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30378-Tack-rag-problem-what-to-do-now&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 20:23:14 GMT So I'm working on this problem and really sanded the project well using all the proper grits through to 400. This left very fine dust all over project. I recently bought a new tack cloth (which I have never used before) and took it out of the package waded it up as stated on package and lightly wiped it over the wood. It is VERY tacky and it has left some residue on the wood. :eek: What can I use to clean this off before applying my Danish oil finish.
Not a happy camper right now. :pullhair: ]]> Finishing School Tom Baugues http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30378-Tack-rag-problem-what-to-do-now SketchUp 2013 Is Out http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30377-SketchUp-2013-Is-Out&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 19:34:00 GMT The new version of SketchUp has been released. Check it out here (http://www.sketchup.com/). Download SketchUp 2013 Make if you want the free... The new version of SketchUp has been released. Check it out here. Download SketchUp 2013 Make if you want the free version.

Most of the changes are under the hood but there's some cool stuff like easier plugin installation and customize-able toolbars. All the details are on the SketchUp site. ]]> Designs, Plans and Sketches Dave Richards http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30377-SketchUp-2013-Is-Out Glider cradle http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30376-Glider-cradle&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 19:33:46 GMT It's been a while since I've drifted in here. Time to get back to woodworking, I guess. This is an ash & cherry glider cradle I recently made for an upcoming grandson. I started by ordering a set of cradle plans off the web. I did that to get an idea of the basic structure & dimensions for the project. I then designed the finished item to utilize some ash from a downed tree on our property & cherry for a contrast in tone.
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I wanted it to have a distinctive look to it with the two types of wood, but I designed it with a simple, straight forward style that would not clash with any furniture style my son might later add to the room. The ends are frame & panel construction.
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& the sides utilize loose tenons.
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A friend offered his Festool domino for the ladder side joinery & I do like loose tenon joining, but really can't justify the cost of that tool. I've since made a jig for one of my Shopsmiths that works almost as fast using an upcut router bit. The glider hardware is available from several web sources. I used Original Waterlox as the finish & it is now my new favorite for ease of use and look.
(Looks like I have some duplication in the photos, I'll have to figure out how to avoid that in the future...still getting the hang of posting stuff)
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]]> Flatwork Project Showcase Tom Muellner http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30376-Glider-cradle quick zero clearance http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30375-quick-zero-clearance&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 14:36:26 GMT Need a quick zero clearance in a pinch? Take a scrap piece of veneer ply, set your ts fence to the cut you.have to make and then clamp the piece of... Need a quick zero clearance in a pinch? Take a scrap piece of veneer ply, set your ts fence to the cut you.have to make and then clamp the piece of ply to the top tight to the fence. The ply obviously has to be wide and deep enough to support the stock being cut. Once clamped down just run the blade up through and voila instant zero clearance in a pinch! ]]> Tips and Tutorials Rich Soby http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30375-quick-zero-clearance Purple Peppercorn Eater http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30374-Purple-Peppercorn-Eater&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 04:25:12 GMT Chuck and I did a little swap and this is part one of what I made for him; Just under 12" Purple heart with an ebony T handle. 8 coats of satin WOP knocked down with steel wool. Mechanism is cast iron from CSUSA. Thanks for looking...C&C used on the next one!!
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]]> Lathe Project Showcase Jim Burr http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30374-Purple-Peppercorn-Eater Another Bucket List Item http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30373-Another-Bucket-List-Item&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 03:16:44 GMT There has been quite a few musical projects on here so I wanted to show one that has been on my bucket list to build for a long time. I want to sit... There has been quite a few musical projects on here so I wanted to show one that has been on my bucket list to build for a long time. I want to sit on the beach and listen to it and the waves and drink a MGD! Wind Harp:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qESQa8UHCTw ]]> Flatwork Project Showcase Paul Douglass http://familywoodworking.org/forums/showthread.php?30373-Another-Bucket-List-Item