Ras

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Spice Box

Jan 31, 2009
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Walnut and curly maple. Made for my wife for Christmas but didnt get it finished in time. Secret compartment hidden behind center drawer. It is a take off of Steve Lattas design.

Shaker inspired clock

Jan 3, 2009
1 comment

Shaker clock made entirely of curly maple. Cherry pulls and inset glass doors. Quartz movement. Finish is tung oil and shellac

Recent comments

Re: Appeals court upholds Osorio tablesaw verdict: Feds consider landmark safety standard

I have been an avid hobbyist woodworker for many years and have used just about every table saw out there and can still count to ten, without my toes. About 10 years ago I purchased a new table saw from one of the largest retail stores in the world and while it was OK it did not serve the purpose I wanted. I ultimately sold the saw. I then found an old Delta Unisaw and set on restoring it, it came out better than new but it also fell short in the safety area. I now own and use everyday an older Oliver 232, made in 1953, and its a awesome saw. I does everything I could ever want and it even has a riving knife! No, it's not a splitter but an actual riving knife. If manufacturers had it figured out in the 50's why aren't they available today?

posted: 4:58 pm on October 8th

Re: A Simple Way to Inlay Mother of Pearl

@bmyyou.....its a float

posted: 7:14 am on December 14th

Re: Rough Cut PBS Station Locator

In the central valley of California it would appear that it is not being shown. I did email the local PBS station some time ago requesting the Rough Cut be added to the line up. The response, "We will take it under advisement"

posted: 10:21 am on October 13th

Re: The Wacky Tool File

Lets not forget about the battery operated tape measure with the LED light. Another one of the latest engineering marvels and necessary tools.....

posted: 3:00 pm on December 8th

Re: UPDATED: What Tools Are on Your Holiday Wish List?

Leigh D4R 24" dovetail jig
Norton waterstones
wood...lotsa wood

posted: 9:24 am on November 26th

Re: New addition to my tool collection

Matt, You might want to be careful, the slope gets really slippery really fast. I was given a Walker Turner 10" table saw just over a year ago. I decided to restore it and in doing so I found owwm.com. Since the Walker Turner I have found and restored a 1968 Delta 14" bandsaw,1965 Delta unisaw and purchased a early 30's Crescent 8" jointer. Unfortunately the restorations have taken away time from wood working projects and now I am pushing myself trying get them finished for the holidays.

posted: 11:31 am on November 21st