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  1. John Whittaker

    It's a small world.

    This post isn't about turning...it's about a turner. Some of you turners might remember Carole Valentine. I used to admire her lathe work over on SMC. My daughter & I spent an afternoon with Carole a few years ago out on the Eastern Shore of VA. She showed us her shop and took us out for a...
  2. John Whittaker

    pic practice

    Pic Post Practice...Trying to post a large pic and still stay under the allowable file size. If it doesn't work...It's the administrators fault...not mine;) If it works....well....errrr....ummm....Thanks Vaughn. Cherry Tic Tac Toe board with paduk inlay. Finish is 4 coats of blond shellac...
  3. John Whittaker

    Heavy Heart

    My FIL is undergoing a very aggressive chemo treatment for Leukemia. He's been in ICU since last Thursday and is putting up a brave battle. I could tell you more of what he's going through but would rather just say he's ready regardless of the outcome. Nat is a very good and decent man. If...
  4. John Whittaker

    Checker Board - Opinions Wanted

    Look at the 3 pics and tell me which background color you prefer. Working on my photo taking skills. The 3 backgrounds are dark blue, light yellow and ....ummm....some shade of greenish turquoise???:dunno: Which one do you like in regards to how it sets off the piece? FYI - The checker board...
  5. John Whittaker

    Straight answer please

    I'm needing a 24" straight edge (minimum length) for precision alignment of the fret board and frets on my guitar. Woodcraft sells the Pinnacle 24" unit for $90.00. ($190.00 for 48") I've seen other brands for more and some for less.... Not ever using one of these "high precision edges" I...
  6. John Whittaker

    Wedding present

    A few months ago I gave a home made cutting board (cheese) to some newlyweds. I received this pic taken the evening they were opening the presents. Do you think they liked it? :dunno: Last I heard, they were still happily married.
  7. John Whittaker

    Welcome me back

    I've been absent for a month or so due to some health issues and daughter's wedding last week (stealth gloat) and I come back to find FWW has a big mess on its hands. A big hairy mess at Tod's place that is...:D It's good to be back..and FWIW...after numerous tests and doc appts....he ends up...
  8. John Whittaker

    test

    testing site clock
  9. John Whittaker

    Splitter Safety

    I've GOT to get a splitter installed on my table saw (Grizzly 1023 cabinet) I'm looking at the MJ from MicroJig. Since I use Zero clearance plates it seems to be a good choice but it only works on 90 degree cuts. Any opinions on the MJ splitter or suggestions on an alternate splitter? What...
  10. John Whittaker

    Maytag Recall

    Saw where Maytag is recalling over 2 million dishwashers. Mine is included. Back in 2000 during a kitchen upgrade, I purchased a new frig, range, washer, dryer and dishwasher. EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM HAVE REQUIRED MULTIPLE SERVICE CALLS. Well...except the dishwasher. Now they tell me the...
  11. John Whittaker

    Demo Day & Sale

    Local Woodcraft here in Charlotte, NC is having a demo day and sale this weekend. Not sure if this is just a local event or other stores are participating. There will be factory reps doing demo's & Free food (normally pizza) When you walk in the store you are handed a medium sized paper...
  12. John Whittaker

    BIG BIG Dog

    Lookin at Tod's avatar reminder me of a recent dog “situation”. My daughter and her little pug pup (see my avatar) were visiting over Christmas. As I was setting at the kitchen table doing what I do best (eating) I heard what sounded like thunder. Turned out to be a big mastiff jumping around...
  13. John Whittaker

    What would you do

    A friend of mine (spelled...boss) borrowed my brand new Bostitch 18 gage brad nailer. He bought & shot a bunch of 16 gage brads through it and then returned it saying" I had to re-cock it before each shot" He also mentioned something about "sparks flying out of it" :eek: I'm wondering how much...
  14. John Whittaker

    Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets

    LOML requested that I "Get rid of that ugly orange color" on our kitchen cabinets.... :eek: So I must come up with a refinishing schedule. Not wanting to sand the entire kitchen down to bare wood I'm experimenting, trying to come up with an easier method.:huh: The cabinets are 25 years old...
  15. John Whittaker

    Abrasive HELP

    In the General forum there have been some questions regarding abrasives. I though I'd post over here in the finishing section and see if anyone has any good advice. 1. What brand & where do you buy 5" & 6" ROS abrasive pads used for polishing or rubbing out a finish? I'm talking about the...
  16. John Whittaker

    Let me introduce myself....

    :D Hello fellow woodworkers. I'm married w/ 2 children...both recently "flew the coop"...FREEBIRD!!!! We live in Charlotte, NC and have a garage shop. (plus one of the empty nest rooms is now a finishing room) Just took up woodworking as a serious hobby about 3 years ago. (Piddled at it for...
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