I haven't had your experience with shellac but I have had it with nitrocellulose dope (used to paint airplanes). In that case it wasn't the finish that had deteriorated but rather the can. Seems these coated cans have a finite lifespan that is less than desireable at times and once the coating dies, the can simply rusts, turning your finish into a brown stain.
I just love reprints of older woodworking texts. I guess it dates me but they always present methods close to my way of working (grin). Would love to have a copy.
I love cookies. I love benches. I'm sure I'd love Bench Cookies. Saw the video from the show and they looked like a great way to support work. Changed my avatar. Hope I don't scare anyone.
This looks like a wonderful book. Odd that the cover you show here and the one on Amazon are different. Both featured boxes, though, are interesting, and novel projects.
I agree with everything you've said with one exception, and I'm surprised you said it.
If the bench plan is "in the public domain", then you, nor Jensen have anything to say about its use. I doubt, however, that your publisher would share your opinion as they hold copyright over at least the layout and presentation of that plan. Jensen, unless he's relinquished his rights to FWW via contract, owns the copyright. Thus its use IS under someone's control.
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Re: Book Giveaway: Windsor Chairmaking by James Mursell
I love Windsor chairs and I'd love to win a copy of this book. Pick me, pick me [photo of crazy woodworker jumping up and down here]
posted: 3:52 pm on February 7thCheers --- Larry
Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: The Wood Finisher's Handbook by Sam Allen
I'm of the opinion that you can never learn enough about finishing so I'd love a copy of this book.
posted: 11:49 am on January 10thCheers --- Larry
Re: UPDATED: What Tools Are on Your Holiday Wish List?
The easy answer is 'everything on my Lee Valley wishlist' but I guess that's not fair.
posted: 1:12 pm on December 2nd1) LV plow plane
2) LV router plane (the big one)
3) Wenzloff 14" tenon saw
4) Hock blades for #5 & #3
5) 100 board feet of cherry
6) 100 board feet of beech
7) A couple Veritas hold downs
8) Rockler bench cookies
I believe I've just broken the bank.
Cheers --- Larry
Re: The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Shellac Can
I haven't had your experience with shellac but I have had it with nitrocellulose dope (used to paint airplanes). In that case it wasn't the finish that had deteriorated but rather the can. Seems these coated cans have a finite lifespan that is less than desireable at times and once the coating dies, the can simply rusts, turning your finish into a brown stain.
posted: 7:54 am on November 20thCheers --- Larry Marshall, aka woodnbits
Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Modern Cabinet Work by Percy A. Wells and John Hooper
I just love reprints of older woodworking texts. I guess it dates me but they always present methods close to my way of working (grin). Would love to have a copy.
posted: 2:32 pm on October 25thCheers --- Larry
Re: Bench Cookie Giveaway
I love cookies. I love benches. I'm sure I'd love Bench Cookies. Saw the video from the show and they looked like a great way to support work. Changed my avatar. Hope I don't scare anyone.
posted: 4:57 pm on October 12thCheers --- Larry
Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Shop Drawings for Greene & Greene Furniture by Robert W. Lang
posted: 5:14 pm on September 20thGreene& Greene furniture is classy. I'd love to have a copy of this book.
Cheers --- Larry Marshall
Re: A book full of wooden boxes
This looks like a wonderful book. Odd that the cover you show here and the one on Amazon are different. Both featured boxes, though, are interesting, and novel projects.
posted: 1:31 pm on August 31stCheers --- Larry
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Re: Is it OK to sell furniture based on FWW articles?
I agree with everything you've said with one exception, and I'm surprised you said it.
posted: 9:04 am on August 30thIf the bench plan is "in the public domain", then you, nor Jensen have anything to say about its use. I doubt, however, that your publisher would share your opinion as they hold copyright over at least the layout and presentation of that plan. Jensen, unless he's relinquished his rights to FWW via contract, owns the copyright. Thus its use IS under someone's control.
Cheers --- Larry
Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Turning Boxes with Threaded Lids by Bill Bowers
This looks like a great book. Would love to learn how to turn threaded lids.
posted: 1:49 pm on August 16thCheers --- Larry
Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: The New Woodworker Handbook by Tom Hintz
I could use help doing anything "wisely."
posted: 6:49 am on July 6thCheers --- Larry
Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Traditional American Rooms
As a miniaturist, information on classic rooms is invaluable. I'd love to have a copy of this book.
posted: 4:10 pm on May 24thCheers --- Larry
Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Early American Country Furniture
This looks to be a wonderful book on an overlooked area of furniture history.
posted: 6:03 am on May 4thCheers --- Larry
Re: Book Giveaway: Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons
I've only been carving (caricatures) for a couple months but I love these lovespoons and want to give one a try. THis book looks great.
posted: 7:58 pm on April 20thRe: Book Giveaway: Furniture Restoration - Step-by-Step Tips and Techniques for Professional Results
This looks like a book I need in my library. Love the cover.
posted: 8:26 am on April 12th