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  0 Thread: walking cane
Post: RE: walking cane

Here’s one I made for my parents out of maple.
Timesale Woodworking 15 8,243 01-14-2018, 11:52 PM
  0 Thread: So much wood, so little desire to use it. Thanks Irma
Post: RE: So much wood, so little desire to use it. Than...

I'm sorry, not all of my photos uploaded. I was trying to resize them and didn't realize that I actually posted the message. I was working on it before church this morning, and there was more photo...
Timesale Woodworking 11 5,408 09-17-2017, 07:50 PM
  0 Thread: So much wood, so little desire to use it. Thanks Irma
Post: So much wood, so little desire to use it. Thanks I...

Two weeks ago, I would've loved to spend several days doing nothing but working with wood. Unfortunately hurricane Irma delivered a huge blow to our area, and the woodworking I've been doing has noth...
Timesale Woodworking 11 5,408 09-17-2017, 07:20 AM
  0 Thread: Murphy Bed Kits (Queen) Recommendations
Post: RE: Murphy Bed Kits (Queen) Recommendations

I bought the instructions and kit from Lee Valley. I thank the hardware in the kit was from "Create a Bed." I was very happy with the instructions and video that came with it. Once you build the bas...
Timesale Woodworking 6 4,362 11-04-2016, 10:30 PM
  0 Thread: Shop space in Burlington NC
Post: Re: Shop space in Burlington NC

Peter, [br]if you knew anyone with a Bombe chest....... maybe you could convert it into a temporary tool chest. You could store it in your office until you found some extra room. [br][br]If only you c...
Timesale Woodworking 12 11,392 04-22-2016, 09:51 PM
  0 Thread: Hovarter leg vise
Post: Re: Hovarter leg vise

John I have both of those and am really glad I went that route. I had a couple of questions during installation and Len answered them quickly. Installed the vise last year on my roubo and so far it w...
Timesale Woodworking 3 5,840 03-30-2016, 08:38 PM
  0 Thread: craftsman style lamp plans
Post: Re: craftsman style lamp plans

Several years ago, I bought plans from this company. As I remember, the plans were fine, but the pictures that came with it were a tad on the small side. Here's a couple of pictures of the lamp I ma...
Timesale Woodworking Hand Tools 4 7,534 03-05-2016, 09:35 PM
  0 Thread: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?
Post: Re: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?

I thought about using an applied front, but I've never done 1/2 blind dovetails by hand before, so I decided to give them a try. My project time is somewhat limited to one or two projects a year, and ...
Timesale Woodworking 2 8,227 02-08-2016, 10:00 PM
  0 Thread: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?
Post: Re: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?

Thanks for the compliments guys. [br]John, I did finish the drawer faces prior to glue up. It was a challenge and it a lot more time than I planned. The final finish was a real challenge. I hate fin...
Timesale Woodworking 2 8,227 02-07-2016, 09:03 PM
  0 Thread: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?
Post: Re: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?

Sorry about that Martin. I probably should have posted the finished pictures. Ignore the shim in the side detail photo. I was just seeing how much room I had between the sides. The drawers slide i...
Timesale Woodworking 2 8,227 02-06-2016, 11:29 PM
  0 Thread: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?
Post: Re: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?

Thanks for the help. I hope to get started on them this weekend.
Timesale Woodworking 2 8,227 02-10-2015, 09:42 PM
  0 Thread: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?
Post: Re: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?

Thank you John. That looks good. Now I have another question ...... Did you finish the inside of the drawer front, or just the outside and the rabbet. [br][br]Also, Joe Thanks for reminding me about s...
Timesale Woodworking 2 8,227 02-09-2015, 09:37 PM
  0 Thread: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?
Post: Re: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?

Ok, so you guys feel that I could make it work with 3/4 then. Thanks, I wasn't sure if 1/4 or 3/8 inch beads would be sufficiently thick. [br][br]As always, I appreciate the feedback.
Timesale Woodworking 2 8,227 02-09-2015, 09:25 PM
  0 Thread: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?
Post: Lipped drawers with Dovetails?

Hi Guys, I have a question. I'm building a dresser out of oak. I'd like to use dovetails to construct the drawers for this dresser, and I'd also like to make a "lipped" overhang on the outside. The...
Timesale Woodworking 2 8,227 02-09-2015, 05:38 PM

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