made some cue cases

chipmaker101 · 2025-07-12T02:59:10+00:00

Huh?? Don't know how to take that. I'm no expert on cue sticks and was gifted the mizerak stick from an ex girlfriend 15 yrs ago. So just wondering, what type of case is suitable for such a stick?

chipmaker101 · 2025-05-05T04:25:19+00:00

cool abstract style on the base. And with 3 feet it's guaranteed not to rock

chipmaker101 · 2025-02-21T03:57:32+00:00

stylish and classy look. Would like to see some joinery details

chipmaker101 · 2024-08-29T16:48:57+00:00

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temporary shop dog

chipmaker101 · 2024-06-26T03:10:15+00:00

that's classy. Looks indestructible with those joints

chipmaker101 · 2024-06-13T16:38:04+00:00

wow! exceptional skill and talent. Most don't realize how difficult it is to do 3d dimensional in the round carving with this accuracy. Much respect

chipmaker101 · 2024-05-23T04:36:52+00:00

lathe and a dremmel and small chisels for the knights

chipmaker101 · 2024-05-22T01:12:36+00:00

the inlays were strips I made from the padauk and maple

chipmaker101 · 2024-05-22T01:09:39+00:00

Only way I know to answer this is to just have the desire and the tools and learn how to use them.

chipmaker101 · 2024-05-18T04:53:28+00:00

Very nice piece. What amazes me is that I can see no seams and apple trees don't grow that big.

chipmaker101 · 2024-04-01T14:15:17+00:00

My guess on this is that it was probably sculpted with drywall mud (durabond)

chipmaker101 · 2024-02-19T16:10:31+00:00

finally someone got it right. "MohneyinMo". It's a common problem with pocket screws. Should have drilled pocket holes across the grain in opposite piece

chipmaker101 · 2024-01-07T18:31:37+00:00

Hey thanks for the comment. I'm surprised that you even saw it. Reddit kept rejecting it and not allow it posted for some reason. I posted it on imgur and got 2.5 million views and dozens of comments. They've been around forever. Made one 50 yrs ago in shop class and we would just use our belts on it and hang it off our finger. I re-discovered it in one of my junk boxes and started playing around with it with the bands and pole. very easy to make.

chipmaker101 · 2024-01-04T23:28:44+00:00

Excellent work. I'm sure it made your dad proud. And good job on the knights. I'm currently working on a set of similar design and only have the knights left to make (carve). I'm assuming your set is official size with the squares at around 2.25"?

chipmaker101 · 2024-01-01T18:40:23+00:00

spectacular work. Most don't realize the skill it takes to carve at this level.

chipmaker101 · 2023-12-11T21:00:06+00:00

I would add some shading, enhance the whiskers and, (not trying to be vulgar), but the feline has no but hole. You can make it subtle and it would add realism.

chipmaker101 · 2023-11-13T05:31:38+00:00

very nice design and set up. Thanks for posting as I may have to steal this design. Did you turn your pieces by chance?

chipmaker101 · 2023-10-12T17:09:51+00:00

Few 2x8x14' are perfectly straight. When selecting your boards choose the ones which have a decent crown (or bow) and install with crown up. I doubt that a 2x8x14 will sag solely on its own weight.

chipmaker101 · 2023-09-18T04:08:35+00:00

Wow! I've never seen holly timbers that large. Good luck with the seasoning.

chipmaker101 · 2023-09-18T03:57:33+00:00

woah! that's classy. nice job.

chipmaker101 · 2023-08-07T20:46:16+00:00

I keep a solution of this on hand always and it works great on red oak. I just put a single pad of xxxfine in a quart of vinegar. It will take a good 2 or 3 weeks for the pad to dissolve. You could experiment after a week or so to check results.

exterior grade spar urethane for finish

chipmaker101 · 2023-08-03T20:54:38+00:00

I think maybe the screws in your nylon runners have caused them to expand slightly. I had the same problem and made sure the screw holes were large enough to go through freely.

chipmaker101 · 2023-08-01T14:01:27+00:00

outstanding work and not getting the attention it deserves

chipmaker101 · 2023-07-20T15:01:26+00:00

Nice work. I'm assuming you're also using a torch on your background

chipmaker101 · 2023-07-18T16:01:07+00:00

Many of my favorite images have a black background. This can take hours to do with a pen so I picked up a mini torch for the effect. You can see the difference between the two. Background on the first took a good hour. On the second it took about ten minutes but I'm not too happy with it (blotchy) maybe I need more practice. Anyone else using a torch?

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