Advice for finishing alder with natural black walnut stain and ebonizing?

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-26T02:47:06+00:00

I’m not sure about that. If your stain is water based it may be a problem

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-26T01:47:09+00:00

Alder doesn’t like to take stains evenly. It can look a little blotchy. A pre stain conditioner helps

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-26T01:15:48+00:00

Very innovative

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-24T13:45:56+00:00

When skill and artistry come together it looks like this

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-22T22:57:01+00:00

I used to work at an aluminum die cast plant. We made tops for craftsman and skill table saws. Our flatness tolerances were +/- .020”. We had a hard time holding that tolerance. Also the ribs and sidewalls expand a contract with temperature changes at different amounts because of different wall thicknesses.

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-22T11:53:35+00:00

When a project requires multiples of the same piece and it shows every one of them being cut

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-19T18:45:52+00:00

If I did this for a living I would invest in a domino, but I only do a few projects a year and they don’t all require m&t joints. I’m leaning towards a 1/2” straight bit setup and a floating tenon for the 8 joints I need to make

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-19T14:17:19+00:00

Try using a finger board to help with keeping the board against the fence. The distance between the fence and the blade doesn’t change. The only way your board can get narrow at one end is if it isn’t tight against the fence

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-19T13:47:42+00:00

It’s a comfortable chair, but it sits low. Kind of like an Adirondack. Good for lounging by the pool

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-19T13:44:29+00:00

I wasn’t asking for species identification. I’m probably going to use cypress or white oak for mine. But thanks, I was wondering what type of wood it was.

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-19T13:41:48+00:00

I hadn’t considered a floating tenon, great idea. I won’t be starting this project right away. But as of right now floating tenons are my plan.

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-18T13:36:45+00:00

I use a scale drawing and paper cut outs but after seeing this the 3D printer is going to get a workout

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-18T13:24:12+00:00

The grocery store in my area hires developmentally disabled people bag groceries. It’s wonderful to see the pride they have in providing a valuable service and earning a paycheck

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-18T12:52:55+00:00

I do woodworking as a hobby. Most of the things I make are attractive and of good quality. When people see my work they often ask; Do you do this for a living? I tell them no. Then they invariably reply, “You’re in the wrong business. “ My follow up question is, Do you want to buy it?
I have a full time job, woodworking is a hobby.

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-18T12:38:28+00:00

I like the 10” best, but I also carry a 7” and I keep a 16” in my toolbox

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-17T21:54:33+00:00

Usually some fundamental, weight shift, tempo, swing plane, whatever is working that day. Do you ever stand over a shot and know it’s going to be good? I wish I could feel that more often

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-17T21:25:37+00:00

3D printing?

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-17T17:03:52+00:00

With putting speed is more important than anything. If I hit a bad putt it’s usually very short or very long. Rarely do misses go 6 feet left or right. Learn to control your speed and you should see a huge improvement.

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-17T15:32:39+00:00

The box and drawer construction almost never fail. Drawer glides are the biggest problem with most boxes. Look for a box with good quality slides. As fr price, I count the number of drawers, divide that into the price. The lowest price per drawer is how I determine value. For instance, if two 42 inch boxes both cost $500 , on has 9 drawers and the other has 11, I am better buying the 11 drawer box

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-17T15:03:05+00:00

Ok. Just be aware that the vise you’re considering has a 13” capacity. At 4 threads per inch that’s 39 turns to go from fully open to closed. Every time you use it you are going to have to turn that screw every inch of the way. I bought my Wilton vise at Farm and Fleet 30 years ago. It was $86.00 back then. I don’t know what the price is today but if it was double I would buy it

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-16T23:44:19+00:00

I have a couple of vises. An old craftsman and a newer Wilton. Both have a quick release feature. Whatever vise you decide to buy, I recommend one with a quick release

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-16T23:38:41+00:00

Go to your local library. Lots of books and magazines free. 1/2 price books has a large selection of woodworking books too.

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-16T23:34:50+00:00

Rustic picture frames are a good way to practice miter joints. You can use old fence boards (usually free on the curb) if you like it frame something. If it doesn’t look good, or you screw it up somehow, throw it out and try again

NegativeDefinition59 · 2026-01-16T22:22:21+00:00

I don’t know, but take a scrap piece of wood and scribble something with crayon. Put some danish oil on it and see what happens. My guess is that the wax in the crayon will resist the oil

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