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Eric Moss · 2w AGO

A simple reminder to change your blades. I hadn't swapped my saw blades in many years and did so this weekend. I forgot a circular saw could make such clean cuts 😮

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Eric Moss · 4w AGO

What do you use to make long, straight cuts with a circular saw? You can buy track guides (or track saws...) but it seems expensive when a straight edge and clamps will do it. The problem is finding a long, straight edge. I've seen this idea numerous times and have been thinking recently that I should finally go ahead and make it

How to Make a Circular Saw Guide | This Old House

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Steve K · 1mo AGO

Well, Bill commented in a post i had in home improvments, on my comment i am a novice handman, and if i had any wood related things, to post in here so, here we go! I am in the process of removing carpet and installing solid hardwood flooring. Learned a bit from when I did a living room about 15 plus years ago. First and last few rows needed patience, as could not use nail gun. In those days, i only had a circular saw and a hand …

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Rick Thomas · 2mo AGO

Largest blank I’ve tried to turn at 11 1/2 in. Soon to be salad bowl set. Building some inventory for Arts At The Dock in July. Should be 3 or 4 wood turning artisans there offering a real diversity of work.

White Ash (reclaimed) / Jatoba

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Bill Nash · 2mo AGO

So I have had a couple of re-claimed oak cabinet doors with glass panels sitting around for a couple of years. I finally got around to using one in the corner cabinet build to hold some items in the hallway. I might just make a couple more of them.

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Eric Moss · 2mo AGO

Went down the rabbit hole this evening watching this guy's videos. This one's about "holdfasts" which are a simple, physics-based tool used to hold workpieces. Requires bench dog holes

You don’t need a vice for woodworking

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Bill Nash · 3mo AGO

So now that our winter is on the down turn and spring and summer will soon be here, what is everyone planning for woodworking projects this year? If you are thinking of building a deck, a fence, a shed or greenhouse, maybe some outdoor furniture, ... post it here. If you need help or ideas, I am sure our group of helpful and talented members will have just the answers you are looking for.

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Eric Moss · 3mo AGO

Really enjoyed this video of a Japanese carpenter building a deck. Some beautiful craftsmanship on display.

Surprise Visitor?! Working Hard on an American-Style Deck | New Home Build Season 5 Part 13

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Gregory Simpson · 4mo AGO

Another intarsia project. This one about fifteen years old. The various woods have darkened considerably

Intarsia

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Danae Ingram · 4mo AGO

Sault woodworking business celebrates 50 years🥂

Spotlight: Sault woodworking business celebrates 50 years

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Bill Nash · 4mo AGO

I have been on hiatus for the past few weeks as I decided to get away from the snow and put my feet in the sands of Cuba. I have always watched in fascination as Cuban woodworkers make due with limited tools and supplies to create projects you and I take for granted in their ease of construction. I watched the construction of a large covered gazebo area (probably covered over 1000 square feet), that took the workers less than a week to …

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Rick Thomas · 5mo AGO

This is the setup I use to make the segments that are joined to form rings for assembly into bowl turning blanks. Instructions for making one are online, search “Wedgie sled”. The little ramp beside the blade is mandatory to prevent flying wedgies.

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Bill Nash · 5mo AGO

Our local Seniors Club 235 card group asked me to build this storage cabinet for them. Made of pre-finished birch veneer 3/4" plywood. Got to use my laser engraver to put the signage on the doors.

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Rick Thomas · 5mo AGO

9” Cherry/Purpleheart Segmented Vase. Place your bid at the St Joseph Twp Hunters and Anglers Wild Game Dinner Charity Auction.

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Andre Riopel · 5mo AGO

Floating shelf with dominos. This was a first for me on many fronts. I just acquired a Festool domino and thought it would work well for a floating shelf. Also used a very high tech finishing product Clean Armor which completely cures in 2 minutes using a UV light. Truly magical and very impressed with the results.

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Eric Moss · 5mo AGO

Took the internet’s advice this week and rubbed some candle wax on our wooden kitchen cupboards. They slide much smoother now, and hopefully with much less sawdust!

Wooden kitchen cupboards

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Lacy Atalick · 6mo AGO

Found the magic trick that removes stains (like rust and ink) from wood: oxalic acid, which is the main ingredient found in Bar Keepers Friend. I can attest, I tried this and it works.

How To Remove Iron Stains from Wood - FineWoodworking

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Eric Moss · 6mo AGO

Found this video about linseed oil paint very interesting. This paint lets wood breathe, meaning it is able to dry out rather than trap moisture and cause rot. Definitely would like to try this out!

The amazing historic hope Linseed Oil Paint promises. Check it out.

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Andre Riopel · 6mo AGO

First attempt at hidden rabbit joint. Looks a bit complicated but actually not that difficult.

Clever way to make INDESTRUCTIBLE boxes, cabinets and drawers

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Eric Moss · 6mo AGO

Someone was trigger happy with a brad nailer. I pulled this off the wall and I swear it had over 100 nails in it 🙃

Long board with many, many small finishing nails in it

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Bill Nash · 6mo AGO

I mentioned before how Roy Underhill and his show "The WoodWright's Shop" was pioneering in television public broadcasting shows for woodworkers. I got my tutelage for pure woodworking watching his show on PBS. You can now find them easily on YouTube, ...

The Woodwrights Shop - S05 Ep3 - Cradle

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Eric Moss · 6mo AGO

To answer Bill's question - for christmas I got a self-levelling cross-line laser level 😊 will certainly come in very handy. Our house is over 100 years old so checking level/plumb is always especially important.

DeWalt self-levelling cross line laser level

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Bill Nash · 6mo AGO

So I was one of several woodworkers (I suppose) who at one time or another owned a ShopSmith Mark V multi-component work station. Mine included a table saw, drill press, horizontal boring machine, lathe, band saw, jointer, and disc sander. They were well built with a very powerful motor and saved on quite a bit of shop space. But, it just seemed annoying to have to go through the motions of changing the configuration to get each facet available …

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Bill Nash · 6mo AGO

So Christmas has come and gone. What new woodworking "toys" did everyone get this year? I got a deluxe "Kreg" fastening kit. I put it to immediate use making some face-frames for a cabinet. I am impressed with it so far.

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Andre Riopel · 6mo AGO

My first attempt at cutting boards. Same piece of maple, end grain vs edge grain. Cutting a juice groove and handles was probably the trickiest part The end grain took a lot more time than the other. Now I’m ready to try some more exotic patterns.

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