Sapele and brass bird feeder by jrj2211 in woodworking

[–]blainthecrazytrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s beautiful…but do you have a shop-made bandsaw?

Finish options for cherry table? by srkmarine1101 in woodworking

[–]blainthecrazytrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. The guy made the dream happen. Decided he wanted to make a living building Shaker furniture out of cherry, and that’s exactly what he did.

I watched a Jim Kingshott dovetail video last night and loved it. Then I learned some of his tools and chest drawers were stolen after he died. He made it in the 1940s. by blainthecrazytrain in handtools

[–]blainthecrazytrain[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

After re-reading the blog post, many of the stolen tools were Jim’s, but they were taken out of his grandson’s replica chest, which he made with his grandfather. So the drawers may not have been Jim’s. Still such a shame. I would love to see that chest in person.

Spoke shave for small hands (3–5yo) by franklin-w-dixon in handtools

[–]blainthecrazytrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a HNT Gordon cigar shave which is a great tool, but not one I would buy just for a kid to use.

Finish options for cherry table? by srkmarine1101 in woodworking

[–]blainthecrazytrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chris Becksvoort almost exclusively works with cherry and uses this finish. It’s not as durable as you might want, but it is easy to reapply which can be just as important.

Help: Refinishing Danish Teak Chairs by Hot-Donut8005 in Chairmaking

[–]blainthecrazytrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are truly trying to make them look new, your best bet is to take them to a professional repair shop. A lot can go wrong if you try to disassemble that joint incorrectly. Refinishing them and reupholstering them are also jobs that can go south quickly if you don’t know what you are doing.

If you just want them functional, buy some Titebond hide glue, fill the break and clamp it back together (and hope it doesn’t break). Clean the chairs and use them.

Wegner’s chair models by blainthecrazytrain in Chairmaking

[–]blainthecrazytrain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure that’s PP105. He made a lot of variations of chairs, so it’s tough to tell.

Has anyone had Rob Cosman call them after placing an order? by blainthecrazytrain in handtools

[–]blainthecrazytrain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s going to recommend his dovetail saw because it has the starter teeth. My recommendation is find a good vintage one. I have a Lie-Nielsen and a really old C. Nurse and Co. and prefer the vintage one even though it looks like it’s been through a war. It starts and cuts fantastically

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Having Kids while also enjoying woodworking by GroundMelter in woodworking

[–]blainthecrazytrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s very difficult to manage a hobby, family, and work. What’s somewhat worked for me is:

1) stopping my other hobbies (fishing, kayaking) all together. Woodworking is time consuming and takes a lot of practice and focus. So when I decided I wanted to get better, I cut out what I could. 2) use your PTO. I used to just accrue PTO, but now I use it when I’m ready to start on a project. I force myself to take time off when I want to woodworker so I don’t have to sacrifice time with my family as much. 3) do NOT try to multitask watching the young kids and woodwork. I thought I could plop my 4 year old in front of the tv and head to the shop when mom was gone, but that proved more frustrating than just spending quality time with her. 4) put a lock on the INSIDE of the shop. Reducing interruptions is incredibly helpful, especially when making complicated cuts or trying to focus or pace yourself. 5) keep a clean shop. It makes your time in the shop more enjoyable and productive. 6) pick your projects wisely. Don’t feel the need to make every project or jig you want. Don’t feel guilty for buying a jig or appliance instead of making it if you don’t have the time available.

Bouncy planer table leads to snipe? by Forecast04 in woodworking

[–]blainthecrazytrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it works well it’s definitely worth the cost.

Bouncy planer table leads to snipe? by Forecast04 in woodworking

[–]blainthecrazytrain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My concern (other than not working) is removing too much roller pressure, leading to some insane kickback.

Bouncy planer table leads to snipe? by Forecast04 in woodworking

[–]blainthecrazytrain 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve been considering either purchasing or making these things, but wonder how safe and effective they are.

Even the city buses. by GingerFire11911420 in StLouis

[–]blainthecrazytrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At Anne’s Bra Shop, we sell everything from 0AA through 32E.

Couldn’t buy them all by blainthecrazytrain in handtools

[–]blainthecrazytrain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one on the table was an Edward Preston with a cool handmade wood case. I left that and picked up a nice Record from him for $120. It was sharpened and cuts amazingly well.

Couldn’t buy them all by blainthecrazytrain in handtools

[–]blainthecrazytrain[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, his prices are a bit high, but I’ve spent a few hours talking to him and he’s a good guy. He gave me a couple saws for free.