andyet

I think a wood stove in a woodworking shop is perfect. I live in NC and also use a stove in my shop, but ordinances will not allow me to have a wood stove because of the neighborhood. (Just barely slipped by setting up the shop, so can't push that too much).

I use a wall mounted Ceramic Natural Gas heater and maintain my shop at 60 to 70 degrees, depending on how strenuous the work is that I am doing. I check for dust several times a day and blow dust off the heater every time I turn it on.

The city inspectors have signed off on my operation as required by local ordinances, and everything is fine.

There may be a better way, but then again I could have a larger shop than a one car garage conversion. But best of all, I am happy with it and it serves my purpose. I do not work with green wood, so that "problem" doesn't concern me. I also buy my wood for each project since I have minimal storage, that way the wood doesn't sit long enough to start cracking, checking, splitting, from drying too quickly.

You have a nice, cluttered shop in progress.

Andy

I ordered a set of these cookies from Rockler! They work extremely well. Even better than I had hoped.

I put them on a table top and put a work piece on top of them and it never moves. Sanding or Routing is much easier with these.

Good luck to all in being chosen.

Andy

I also make rolling pins. I use a single strip of colored wood (bloodwood, purpleheart, etc) with maple side pieces glued on. I use the French style with 2" in the middle with tapers down to 1 3/4 diameter over the last 5 inches from each end. Total of 24 inches long.

Very nice work. I make cutting boards myself and have learned some shortcuts. However, yours are gorgeous.

Kudos to you!!

andyet

You and your family must be proud to use such a wonderful island in your kitchen. Certainly one of the finest that I have seen.

Kudos to you for such fine work!!

Andyet