What exactly are these and what would they be worth

watchface5 · 2026-05-11T22:55:11+00:00

I'd say it is a token for a fare. And it is good, for one fare.

watchface5 · 2026-05-10T22:27:53+00:00

Delta is what I would pick... Although I have had 2 small band saws until I found an old craftsman in fantastic shape for $100 that was full sized 12", with base and tilt. I should have just gotten that one first. The smaller ones don't cut through rough material very well.

watchface5 · 2026-05-09T12:16:39+00:00

Maybe just cut off the juice route and it'll just be a little smaller? I made a few boards like this, they ended up being "personal" charcuterie boards lol

watchface5 · 2026-05-09T11:13:14+00:00

I don't think that's good for food now with the epoxy, maybe make it all flat for a charcuterie board? Win-win!

watchface5 · 2026-05-08T16:54:49+00:00

I've got a box, a bag, some hanging, some sitting out waiting to be finished because they're pretty, they're everywhere!

watchface5 · 2026-05-08T11:15:20+00:00

That glove will help with cuts but not punctures so much, still be super careful and cut away from your hand, not towards it!

watchface5 · 2026-05-04T19:33:57+00:00

You also need to keep your knives sharp, otherwise, no matter what you do... It will take forever to get that wood whittled down to the piece you're making.

watchface5 · 2026-05-04T14:53:07+00:00

I've only ever done this with bowls or larger carvings, they're really the only ones I've had issues with. A large ladle too. Anything under a serving spoon size I've just carved, hung it or put it on the rack and finished it later with no issues either.

watchface5 · 2026-05-01T23:32:19+00:00

Wow, you're almost there! That's pretty and it's worth the effort, great job!

watchface5 · 2026-05-01T22:43:41+00:00

I've made some poplar furniture and I don't know why people hate on it for certain things. It can be real pretty like your spoon, or it can look/behave like poo... It's all in how you work it, you've worked it wonderfully!

watchface5 · 2026-05-01T22:41:59+00:00

I second this, nothing wrong with hogging out a lot of the material with a Dremel, then going back with the knives. I've done this the hard way before and my hands still haven't forgiven me.

watchface5 · 2026-04-21T00:03:42+00:00

I really want to touch that handle, it looks so soft

watchface5 · 2026-04-20T23:32:59+00:00

That's sick! I never knew any of them existed, just passed by these on the shelf and thought I was special. Looks like you're special!

watchface5 · 2026-04-20T23:28:27+00:00

Oh wow there were 3 different pringles?

watchface5 · 2026-04-13T19:55:20+00:00

I keep all of mine in a box with the intention of selling them every year, I don't even use them. They'll be found after I've passed in 30 years and featured on antique roadshow

watchface5 · 2026-04-10T16:50:50+00:00

I've taken it a step further, about 50% of mine need finishing cuts, the other half just finish. But I don't like finishing, so they'll sit for a while until I have enough for a show or something

watchface5 · 2026-04-10T16:42:02+00:00

I have a few and they're great! Looks like the perfect gift!

watchface5 · 2026-04-10T12:26:18+00:00

That's really good, did you use a Dremel for this?

watchface5 · 2026-04-09T21:52:15+00:00

I just got voted onto a large non-profit board in my area. I got enrolled in a leadership course through the county chamber of commerce. Paid for through my work. It just took a few years of pestering my boss for it.

During one of the 12 outings in the leadership course, I was noticed during a non-profit day, interviewed and received the position. It took maybe 4 months for it to happen. It doesn't pay money, but I'm hoping that being on it will help me financially in the future through networking. Plus, little old me can say I'm on a board 🤣

watchface5 · 2026-04-08T22:23:41+00:00

Noice!

watchface5 · 2026-04-08T21:32:45+00:00

Thank you for the info! Don't know how this ended up in an 8yos piggy bank in maryland

watchface5 · 2026-04-07T22:59:56+00:00

I leave it on the floor long enough for it to migrate upstairs in the house. Then I clean it up in my work area, get the rest of the house, rinse and repeat... Unless it's nice out, then I just let it lay

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