tom012947
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Jewerly Amoire
7 drawer amoire, made of Cherry with Maple drawer interiors. Firsts: dove tails, panel doors and case with that many drawers. I am an amatur, I design computer systems for a...
cafe table and chairs
iron frame for table chairs were being thrown out, the coffee table parts (they fell apart many years ago), were joined with biskits and cut to size.
New on Fine Woodworking
Dovetailed hall table
accentcreate | February 12th, 2012
Arts & Crafts Dining Table
Turbochief | February 10th, 2012
Chiffonier in Elm Burl veneer
mouppe | February 10th, 2012
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Re: We're Giving Away Grooving Planes!
TRYING to be groovy!
posted: 2:30 am on April 13thRe: Tablesaw Safety Goes Under the Microscope--Again
keep us informed as to who to address on this matter.
posted: 12:24 am on February 27ththere are simple things to do first.
ENGAGE BRAIN...
In a multi person shop, have the table saw isolated even just by partitions so one is not distracted while operating the saw.
do not operate any machinary when tired. Remember it will take much more time to heal and finish the project, than to rest and finish the project.
Add an feather board to the fence as well the magnetic feather boards for the table.
PUSH STICKS.
eboxy a small spliter onto the throat plate. One even an 1/8 of inch will hold the cut apart.
Re: Share your finishing disasters for a chance to win a finishing DVD
Be sure to use fresh and dewaxed shellac... what a mess in the humidity. It was tacky forever, would never dry. Sanding just added grit to the tacky finish. I had to strip it with mineral spirits and then sand it again.
posted: 3:19 am on December 28thNow I use dewaxed shellac flakes, so it is mixed fresh. And use a portable air conditioner in the finishing area to have these coats dry correctly.
Re: Bench Cookie Giveaway
I'm the cookie monster, but never had BENCH COOKIES... do they taste good? Need some to try... when not on my "GOLF CART"... That wooden rack has been everywhere, even on a trip from Florida to Canada.
posted: 11:46 pm on October 30thRe: Book Giveaway: Furniture Restoration - Step-by-Step Tips and Techniques for Professional Results
My wife and I have a house of antiques. We traded a perfectly good 50 year old maple bedroom set for a 125 year old mahogney one...
posted: 1:04 am on April 17thI have some that have been in the family for over 200 years and need a touch up but have been waiting to get the knowledge to do it without messing them up.