All Things Woodworking

[HoughMade]

Wait, so you don’t look like Matlock?!?!? Totally ruined it for me!

I will...

 

[Lpherr]

Oh.... look what just followed me in from the shop.
I will get them cleared tomorrow. Several coats to be exact.

 

[Hoosier Carry]

One more self-indulgent pic of me with the happy couple.

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Knocked it out of the park! Very impressive work.

 

[Lpherr]

The finish really brought out the color of the Oak.
This was before the final coat of finish for today. Now they will cure
a day or two, get the surface knocked down to smooth them,
and a final coat or two of finish. Oak has a lot of open grain.

 

[schmart]

The finish really brought out the color of the Oak.
This was before the final coat of finish for today. Now they will cure
a day or two, get the surface knocked down to smooth them,
and a final coat or two of finish. Oak has a lot of open grain.







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SWEET!!! Those are my initials! Did you make them for me?

 

[Lpherr]

SWEET!!! Those are my initials! Did you make them for me?

Now you've ruined the secret Santa.

 

[schmart]

Now you've ruined the secret Santa.

My wife complains that I always guess my gifts. Didn't realize I was doing that this time!

 

[Frosty]

The hand tools got a workout today, started building a cabinet to store (and show off) my hand tools. Over the last couple years I’ve got a few Lie-Nielson pieces that I really enjoy using, and have restored a couple Stanley Bailey planes, two are pre-WWII, a number 5 from the 60’s, and a #78 from the same era. Sure does relieve some stress to make shavings!

 

[Frosty]

Any of you guys have or use the delta tablesaw lowes sells? Not the little mobile one, they call it the contractor saw. I’m curious how it performs. My 20 some year old porter cable had a capacitor on the motor go out, and the elevation crank sheared off, I’ve been without a table saw for a couple years, I think it’s time to get it replaced so I can get some work done.

 

[Born2vette]

Any of you guys have or use the delta tablesaw lowes sells? Not the little mobile one, they call it the contractor saw. I’m curious how it performs. My 20 some year old porter cable had a capacitor on the motor go out, and the elevation crank sheared off, I’ve been without a table saw for a couple years, I think it’s time to get it replaced so I can get some work done.

Full disclosure: don’t have one and never used one. Looked one over a while ago in the store and was very unimpressed. Personally if I was going to spend that kind of coin I would hunt for a 20+ year old delta or craftsman contractor saw with all cast iron tables. Might even find a good deal on one with a nice aftermarket fence Then spend all the extra $ you saved to tune it up and refurbish as needed. In the long run I think you would end up with a better saw. For a few hundred $ more you might even find a used unisaw, powematic or other cabinet saw that if you have the power would be a big step up. Join one of the central Indiana woodworkers groups on Facebook as there are always good sales between members.
Just my

Something like this: https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/tls/d/indianapolis-table-saw/7549472287.html

 

[Creedmoor]

The finish really brought out the color of the Oak.
This was before the final coat of finish for today. Now they will cure
a day or two, get the surface knocked down to smooth them,
and a final coat or two of finish. Oak has a lot of open grain.







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Right initials, and missing a small Punisher embellish and I tend to like buffed oil finishes.
And a few worm holes.
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[Frosty]

Full disclosure: don’t have one and never used one. Looked one over a while ago in the store and was very unimpressed. Personally if I was going to spend that kind of coin I would hunt for a 20+ year old delta or craftsman contractor saw with all cast iron tables. Might even find a good deal on one with a nice aftermarket fence Then spend all the extra $ you saved to tune it up and refurbish as needed. In the long run I think you would end up with a better saw. For a few hundred $ more you might even find a used unisaw, powematic or other cabinet saw that if you have the power would be a big step up. Join one of the central Indiana woodworkers groups on Facebook as there are always good sales between members.
Just my

Something like this: https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/tls/d/indianapolis-table-saw/7549472287.html

Unfortunately adding 220 in my shop is a no go for the time being, and I need something more turn key, I would rather be cutting wood than fixing one up. I’m curious though, what was it that that you didn’t like?

 

[MindfulMan]

Full disclosure: don’t have one and never used one. Looked one over a while ago in the store and was very unimpressed. Personally if I was going to spend that kind of coin I would hunt for a 20+ year old delta or craftsman contractor saw with all cast iron tables. Might even find a good deal on one with a nice aftermarket fence Then spend all the extra $ you saved to tune it up and refurbish as needed. In the long run I think you would end up with a better saw. For a few hundred $ more you might even find a used unisaw, powematic or other cabinet saw that if you have the power would be a big step up. Join one of the central Indiana woodworkers groups on Facebook as there are always good sales between members.
Just my

Something like this: https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/tls/d/indianapolis-table-saw/7549472287.html

Too funny .... I own the exact saw in the craigslist ad ! It's in a LOT better shape, of course, and although old, it still works very well.

 

[Born2vette]

Unfortunately adding 220 in my shop is a no go for the time being, and I need something more turn key, I would rather be cutting wood than fixing one up. I’m curious though, what was it that that you didn’t like?

Just playing with it I doubt it would stay tuned up (blade parallel to fence & miter slots) too much plastic, just looked way cheaper than $650 should to me. I think with very little effort and $300 cash and an up front tune up (new belt, tighten screws, adjust blade to fence [which few people do and needs done periodically even on high end saws]) you can get a superior turnkey used saw that will last the rest of your life and give great results. I worked with a Ryobi for 15 years that had great reviews and got the job done but once I bought a quality saw I found out how much time I wasted trying to get the old one to do basic things (cut wood straight and parallel) well.

 

[Born2vette]

@Frosty don’t know if you do Facebook but the fence on this one is almost worth the price and would be a great saw

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[Frosty]

@Frosty don’t know if you do Facebook but the fence on this one is almost worth the price and would be a great saw

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No don’t have the facebook but I do appreciate the help!

 

[Born2vette]

No don’t have the facebook but I do appreciate the help!

I am sure you can find nice ones locally. This one is listed for $200 and the accessories are almost worth it. Looks to be in great shape too!

Good luck with whatever you go with!

 

[melensdad]

Repairing some window frames for our stained glass windows.

 

[flatlander]

Repairing some window frames for our stained glass windows.

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2 words - lead paint

 

[melensdad]

2 words - lead paint

At 102 years old that is a given.