FarRed

Tucson, AZ, US
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Recent comments

Re: UPDATE: Turning Wood with Richard Raffan, 3rd edition

I learned everything I know about turning from Raffan. Nothing like learning from a guy who has to live off his trade. I'm still trying to figure out how he hollows out a goblet in 4 seconds.

posted: 10:35 am on May 4th

Re: Add an Inlaid Signature to Your Work

Cool. Better than lacquering over indelible ink. CAUTION: you might want to seal the carving with finish before laying in the epoxy--it can bleed into end grain and ruin your work!

BTW, not sure how expensive the dye powder is, but charcoal dust works well--I've used artist's charcoal. I suppose pencil graphite would work well too.

posted: 9:40 am on March 24th

Re: UPDATE: Carving in the Round by Andrew Thomas and How to Carve Wood by Richard Butz

OK, the penguins, probably not, but the second book looks interesting.

posted: 6:35 pm on January 27th

Re: UPDATE: The Foundations of Better Woodworking by Jeff Miller

I read chapter 1--great stuff.

posted: 8:27 pm on January 6th

Re: UPDATE: Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac by Tommy MacDonald and Laurie Donnelly

I read his article on making a blanket chest. Inspiring stuff, particularly about how to take the pain out of carving the relief front panels.

posted: 11:45 am on November 24th

Re: Practice your dovetails while making dinner

What's the background music?

posted: 2:39 pm on December 26th

Re: CPSC Drafting New Tablesaw Regulations

I wasn't aware that the SawStop DIDN'T destroy the blade when engaging.

I assume the gov't will get it's way regardless of what the citizens want because, hey, the gov't knows best ;). D@%# the facts, full speed ahead.

In all fairness, if manufacturers are mandated to use this technology, they should NOT have to pay royalties to SawStop, or else let them devise their own. Hopefully the new reg will not be so specific as to eliminate all but SawStop's device.

posted: 12:33 pm on June 18th