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Going to an auction one day and spied this in another back yard
difalkner and 12 others reacted to Smallpatch for a topic
I bought a table drill press at auction one day while spending some time close to South Fork, Colo It was just the thing I had been looking for so I could mount it up high so my eyes were next to the small drill bits I used for drilling very small holes when I did inside scroll sawing. I wanted to see if having that drill bit up where my eyes stay most of the time I could actually see where the end of the bit would be going in to the wood and not on the lines like I did sometimes causing a little trouble making the holes disappear when finished sawing a pattern out.. Well, as I was leaving I noticed a garage sale sign next door so as I was pulling in I noticed this old lathe laying in do-do of a horse coral. I looked around for a while and couldn't see anything I was interested in and said you got anything else you want to get rid of???? He said yes I do have some stuff I had almost all my life and it just sat there in my way for I bought a new better one. I offered 20 and he said I will help you load it. . I also bought a used dust extractor sitting there under the picknick table that I only use for one of my drum sanders. Sitting in an Rv park for 3 months got a little boring so the next year I Loaded every thing it took to saw out the four jewelry boxes I glued together after getting back home. Amazing what you can do with these old machines.13 points -
Done and Delivered
Artie and 11 others reacted to Ron Dudelston for a topic
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My Dad, Prayers Please
Artie and 11 others reacted to John Morris for a topic
Well I just got home from the hospital, my dad had a stroke sometime yesterday or this morning we are not sure. This morning he made it down to his neighbors home, walking, and they brought him into their home and he could not talk. Then he could not walk, they called 911 and the fire department got there and then the ambulance, long story short I spent all day with him in Emergency and he's had a stroke. At this time, his right side is very weak, and his cognitive state is impacted along with this speech. I am sure many here have experienced this with their own family and or friends so you all know what it's about. Doc says he'll be in the hospital for a week, then transferred to an In-Patient care facility for physical therapy. He's 90 years old, so no doubt his recovery may be long, if at all. Ultimately when he's discharged from his therapy, he'll stay with us, his days are over on top that ol mountain all by himself with his dog. I've been trying to get his stubborn arse down the mountain to live in our valley closer to us so we could keep a better eye out for him, now the rascal has no choice! Prayers are appreciated my friends, thank you very much12 points -
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Friday April 5th, 2024-Whats on Your Weekend Agenda?
HARO50 and 10 others reacted to John Morris for a topic
Visited Dad today at the stroke rehab center, he is doing better. His motor skills are returning pretty good, he's walking now, with a walker. But his memory is worse than before, the way it sounds his memory will only deteriorate more at his age and with his challenges. This Monday we are picking him up and taking him to his new care facility just blocks away from us. Right now he is an hour away, and we have been visiting him every several days, at his new location we'll be able to visit at will, we could almost walk there it's so close. Have a wonderful weekend folks, stay safe, and be well!11 points -
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exotic wood scrap use
HARO50 and 10 others reacted to Ron Altier for a topic
As many of you know, I make a lot of small things out of exotic wood, such as Christmas ornaments, with my mini lathe. I recently gathered some scraps and made some ear rings. My wife loves them and they aren’t hard to make. Sometimes my big fingers make it challenging, but I manage. All of the hooks and tiny metal pieces are avilaable at Hobby Lobby or Jo Anns. They make great gifts.11 points -
Foam Donuts Protect Work Pieces on Cole Jaws
kreisdorph and 10 others reacted to calabrese55 for a topic
Finally solved an issue trying to prevent chafing / marring a finished bowl mounted in my Cole jaws. Starting with an ordinary kids toy, a pool noodle simply cut a slice off the noodle about 1/2 in thick and place the donuts over the rubber inserts on the Cole jaws. The bowl point of contact normally against the metal Cole jaws now nicely rests on the foam donuts. They pretty much will work with any of the Cole inserts for ID or OD workpiece gripping. Best of all they stay in place so there is no fussing around to get them to stay put or having to take the chuck off the spindle and place on a bench to keep the cushion material in place till you can load the workpiece against it . The pictures tell the whole story. calabrese5511 points -
Friday March 22nd, 2024-What's on Your Weekend Agenda?
Al B and 10 others reacted to Larry Buskirk for a topic
It was a rough week, but we made it to Friday folks! Still recovering from having to go "Caveman" removing a hub-bearing on the stepsons 08 Equinox here. I asked Bruce not to remove the plow on the Blazer until at least late April, he didn't listen so of course we're getting 3-6 inches of snow today. Not much else happening here "Two Weeks From Anywhere". What's on Your Weekend Agenda?11 points -
Farm Logo
KevTN and 10 others reacted to John Moody for a topic
In 2020 I was ask to take the logo for a friends ranch and make a wall hanging with the logo. Their daughter ask me to do this about 2 weeks before christmas and it was to be a Christmas present. Well I finished it on Christmas morning and it was delivered unstained. They brought it back to me after Christmas thrilled with it but wanted to make a tray out of it instead of a wall hanging. Since I had removed material, it couldn't be a tray or things would turn over when placed on it. So the decision was made to pour it with epoxy. So we got it poured and all seemed good. So I was waiting for it to dry and I went out to check on it and it had rolled like a potato chip. Anyway that created lots of work. I had to sand it off and start over and pour the back first and then pour the front. So long story short after pouring it that way it stayed flat and they were excited to have it as a tray. I couldn't find the picture with the handles on it. But it was an interesting project that took a lot of time but worked out in the end and made them happy and that's what counts.11 points -
Shop Door - Finally
Al B and 10 others reacted to John Moody for a topic
When I retired many years ago, I built on to the side of my shop and added another 12'x32'. It was divided into three rooms, one being an office. I had intended to put a door on the office to keep the noise and dust out since that is where my computer and 3D printer lived. So I finally got around to building the door sometime back. It is on a barn style rail and the rail is mounted inside the office. I build the door out of a lot of the pieces I had left over from cutting boards I made and thought it would be cool if the door looked like some of my cutting boards. The top has double pain tempered glass so I can see out if someone were to come into the shop while I was in the office. Don't like surprises. Frame of the door is Cherry and the trim around the door and the window are Hickory. I still have a few things to tidy up and need to put down the threshold.11 points -
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Started this project as a way to use small pieces of wood and add to product line. Got started with Spalted wood and it seems I have a lot in the shop. So I turned some plain buttons for the JaHo also. Started trying to use JaHo today and after starting found that the chuck holding par was too big to go all the way around so more tomorrow when I get couple screws. Oh also experimented with gilding wax and liming10 points
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A generous gift
Gerald and 9 others reacted to Fred W. Hargis Jr for a topic
Over the years I've read about sharpening on Japanese whetstones and always cringed slightly when I looked at the cost of a set of them. Besides I have plenty of other ways to sharpen my chisels/plane irons/scrapers/whatever. But on another forum a fellow posted he had a set to gist to someone, it had already been up 10 minutes when i saw it and no one asked for them....so I did. He even paid to ship them to me. The USPS wasn't kind however, and one stove got a small chip in a corner (still in the package), and the opposite side of that same stone was cracked. Regardless, both are still usable, flat as Kansas, and he even gave me the stone holder for use. I've wanted to try these type of stones for some time, now I get the chance. I only know the grrit of one, the one in the holder is boldly printed 800 grit, no idea what the others are....but I'm sure I can find a use for all of them.10 points -
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I inherited my father's woodworking equipment when he passed in 2014. One of the most cherished pieces was his Craftsman RAS. This was his only saw. He never had a table saw. He did rip cuts, bevels, miters and all with it. I can remember standing beside it and watching him as he would cut his projects out. I'm 6.1 and my dad was about 5.9ish. When I brought the saw to my shop the first thing I did was the one thing I'd wanted to do for years, that was to raise the saw table to my height. I could not stand to have to bend over to see the blade. He would always say when I'd suggest things that "when it's your saw you can do with it whatever you want.". I removed it from the original stand and built a new taller stand. Since I was in a small workshop I put casters on it to make it mobile. I also added a drawer to hold blades and tools for changing them and recalibration. The table top was still the original 3x2x2 particle board from the mid 80's so the second thing was to replace it. At first I was just going to use a regular piece of plywood but, then my brother was moving and had to get rid of his old dinning room set. I had one of those epiphany moments while toting one of the leafs out the door. It was good solid wood, factory made and finished, smooth sliding surface and the perfect length and width. It was as if all the planets were aligned and everything was right in the world. Now all I had to do was figure out how to attach it so it could be removed easily if need be. My first thought was to have recessed bolts through the top. That was quickly shot down cause I wanted a smooth solid top. After some serious pondering and several failed ideas I finally had the solution. I took the piece of plywood from the original idea and mounted it to the saw. Then I cut some brackets that fit flush so I could slide it off when it needed to be replaced or removed. I attached it to the plywood from the bottom with 1 1/2 inch screws to keep it from sliding front to back. It worked like a charm. He also wanted the shortest fence possible. If it would just catch the wood and hold it he was happy. I like a tall fence so that was another thing that got changed. It had finally emerge into "my saw now". Over the years there has been many a board foot cut on this saw. Every time I use it it makes me think of my dad and that makes me smile.10 points
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Chisel Case Project
Larry Buskirk and 9 others reacted to steven newman for a topic
Hope nobody minds, this just MIGHT be a long post... Lay out work.. Need to account for that groove, so that it does not show... Saw work? Note the other essential tool? The well worn shop stool..had to adjust a bit while cutting.. Adjusting on the fly? The tails will go off of whatever these pins call for. Chisel work.. Chopped half way down, on the show face...to prevent blowouts from the other face being chopped.. The pin with the groove, will be cut down to fit into another groove..chisel selection, today? There is a 24mm one down in the tool well, too. Use these pins to lay out the tails, cut the tails while leaving the lines..chop out the waste..Dry fit? There is no tail at the groove showing...Had to cut the pin down to match the groove. And, chop out a bit of waste with a chisel.. Cleaned up with a router. And the grooves still line up Set up for tomorrow? Will try to do the other end of the case, the same way. Front piece will be a little different.. There will be a couple dovetails here, but.. I still need to cover a groove...Might just cut th black lines first, then lay out the pins...? Stay tuned..10 points -
I had that exact saw. I bought it for $100.00 from a guy that bought it new but never put it together for use. There is a detailed set of instructions in the owners manual for setting up the saw for accuracy. Making the stand is a good idea. The rigidity will keep the saw accurate once it is set up. The Craftsman saw bases twisted too easily. Every time the saw base moved the saw went out of wack.10 points
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My Dad, Prayers Please
Larry Buskirk and 9 others reacted to John Morris for a topic
Thank you Gramps, we saw my dad yesterday and he's already looking really good, but he will not be able to lead a normal life at this point. I can't see his memory getting any better, as he was already dealing with memory issues before the stroke, and now his memory lasts about 10 minutes before he's asking the same questions again. We are working with his case manager, and we decided that he would be best served in a professional facility where he can be served 24/7. At this point, this weekend I am scouring facilities here locally, and trying to find one that is nice and well rated. We'll be doing a couple visits today to see the facilities. My wife and I have discussed this exhaustively and we just can't see how he'd be safe in our two story home, he can not be left alone ever, I'm working full time, our son is working full time, and mama leads an active life where she is out much of the time. It pains me, but it is what it is. The fortunate thing about all this, is that Dad appears to be happier now than before the stroke! I don't mean to make light of this, but he remembers very little of his life before the stroke, he does not remember his mountain home, he doesn't remember his dog, yet on the downside of this he barely remembers he has grand children unless we remind him. Through all this, he's constantly happy, he jokes around, he is completely engaged in the discussions we have with him, and when I asked him if it's ok if we find a care facility for him to live in, he was happy about it, he said "oh yes!", and he asked if they are going to have decent food, and exercise, I assured him they would, and then he said the only thing that is very important to him is that he is near us, and we can visit, and I assured him that would be the case as well. And after all of that talk, he sat back in his chair, and he stated "well then, I got nothing to be worried about!". He even looks better than he did before the stroke, it dawned on me how much he was not taking care of himself before the stroke, because he was living a hermit lifestyle on the mountain, he was not eating well, he was not cleaning well, but we all just chalked up too "hey, he's 90 and he's on his own doing well and he eats what he wants and whatever he's doing got him to 90!". But now looking back, that was not the best way to view my dad, he needed some help before all this. Of course we made sure he always made it to his doc appts, but that wasn't enough, he should of had some sort of professional care a year before his stroke. So, I guess this is a fact of life now, he is where he is, and as long as he is happy, we are happy, and he is forgetful happy, the old saying ignorance is bliss, but he's not ignorant, he just doesn't know. Thanks for reading guys PS, I also found out that we can take my dad away from any facility for a day, or even extended weekend overnighters if we want, so that is what we are going to do, it's kind of the best of both worlds I guess, he gets the care he needs, and we get to have him with us when he wants and/or when we want.10 points -
Well, I made a spray can shaker. I have atheritis in both hands and hand tremors. Sometimes I drop the can I’m trying to shake. So I seen a YouTube video and decided to make one. Not much to look at, I used some scrap walnut and a piece of plywood. I covered the plywood with some plastic my daughter got from her work that were to be thrown out. It has a 12v motor, a (forgot the technical name) a converter that goes from 110v to 12v. I wanted to wire in a timer, but I just can not figure out how that is done. So I got frustrated and wired in an off and on switch until I can figure out what I’m doing wrong. I just wiped the walnut down with some walnut oil and made a little video. Seems to work well.you can see the timer (a gray box with 4 buttons on it). IMG_0701.mov10 points
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A Step Up
Larry Buskirk and 9 others reacted to Masonsailor for a topic
My neighbor asked me to help him make a black walnut step in front of his electric fireplace. I drove over to Austin Hardwoods and they had a beautiful unit of extra wide 4/4 black walnut in the rough. It was very nice stuff and we found several pieces that were 15 1/2” wide by 12 ft long that were perfectly clear. We milled it yesterday and he put the first coat of finish on. Hopefully install it today. Paul10 points -
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Friday March 22nd, 2024-What's on Your Weekend Agenda?
John Moody and 9 others reacted to lew for a topic
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Maybe 30 some years ago, when I first got access to the internet, I chose ByHammerAndHand as an email address. Later, I used it as my company name and web site. It was a logo of old British guilds for joiners and cabinetmakers, or maybe blacksmiths, according to some. For Christmas, I got the poster back in stock at LAP and just got it framed.10 points
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Took advantage of the garden shed being emptied out (stone guys used the leftovers from a previous project I did. Serviced the mower. Probably the last season for that old faithful. I'm not allowed to mow- don't ask! Mimi's philosophy is- if it's on the ground, I'm gonna mow it. Consequently, New blade works much better! Stored the snowblower, so I know we have at least one more snow in our future. Will spend the rest of today helping Mimi get ready for a birthday bash she is throwing for a friend of ours. Always a big deal for Mimi. The rest of us, not so much.10 points
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I get to hopefully finish up a project 2 for the sis in law. Hang blinds in my daughters room(though she is only home 3 weeks a year Maybe do a fun project for me (nah I am sure wife will nix that lol) Fred that sounds like a fun festival10 points
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Friday March 22nd, 2024-What's on Your Weekend Agenda?
Cal and 9 others reacted to steven newman for a topic
Just another Friday...same old, same old. May go and visit the Boss, tomorrow. Beyond that? Seeings how I just woke up, haven't quite figured out the schedule, yet.. Raided the supply of Donuts, this morning...as one of the pill bottles says "Eat with FOOD"...10 points -
Friday March 22nd, 2024-What's on Your Weekend Agenda?
Cal and 9 others reacted to John Morris for a topic
Welp, today me and the missus is going to Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Festival nearby a couple hours away in Simi Valley where the show was filmed. There is lots to do today, we have pictures lined up with the cast, wife reserved pictures with Melissa Gilbert and a few other cast members, there will be book signings and much more, it's shaping up to be a good ol fashioned fun time. I grew up on Little House on the Prairie for it's nine seasons it was on in the 70's through mid 80's. I loved it then, and all three of our kids loved the reruns, they watched all nine seasons as well sometimes over and over. It was and is one of those wonderful shows that capitalized on life lessons, goodness, family, neighbors, God, and good solid principles to live by, it's too bad our younger generation of today don't have something like this to fall back on during their evening prime time tv watching habits. I've always said, it seems our country started going off the rails in some ways about the same time shows like Little House and The Waltons became not the norm. Hmmm, wonder why. Anyway, here is the festival linked below, I'll report back later with some images and stuff! I have wonderful memories of Karen Grassle (mom) and Charles Ingalls, I grew up in a confusing time, and sometimes this family on TV was all I had of what a family should be This'll be really fun! I hope I get to give Caroline a big ol hug, she was my prime time mom. My wife still watches Little House to this day, she'll do marathons, it's funny. Little House On the Prairie – 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion & Festival – Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce LITTLEHOUSEFESTIVAL.COM10 points -
Friday March 22nd, 2024-What's on Your Weekend Agenda?
Cal and 9 others reacted to Fred W. Hargis Jr for a topic
Starting Easter prep this weekend. Marie is trying to bake and really struggling with it so I'll likely be in the house to help when needed. may have to mow sometime before Easter....I keep trying to hold off until April bat may not make it that far this year. Screwy weather has the grass growing earlier than usual.10 points -
Friday March 22nd, 2024-What's on Your Weekend Agenda?
John Moody and 9 others reacted to Grandpadave52 for a topic
Today, check over granddaughters car. She'll return to campus later on Sunday. Church responsibilities also Sunday, then likely taking granddaughter out for lunch. It may be warm enough to pretend to do something in the garage later today after I get my domestic obligations fulfilled. We'll see.10 points -
Friday March 22nd, 2024-What's on Your Weekend Agenda?
John Moody and 9 others reacted to Cal for a topic
The forecast calls for rain over the next 24 hours. I will be prepping a couple of mirrors so that I can sandblast on the next warm & dry day. Outside of that, my orders are clear... SWMBO says the outside must be presentable for company next weekend... the only response to that is "yes ma'am" To that end, I had the house washed a couple days ago. Also delayed mowing the lawn until after this rain event to minimize the dust & pollen that will be kicked up and yesterday extended the back patio with a few additional landscape paver blocks.10 points -
"Woodworker Needs a Shop"
John Morris and 9 others reacted to Intarsia Mike for a topic
Hi everyone Finished my newest custom intarsia project titled "Woodworker Needs a Shop". This is the second of 3 pieces I am creating as part of the Aavegotchi Intarsia Collection. 501 pieces from 40 different woods. Book matched Zebrawood frame with purpleheart inlay banding measures 21" wide x 16" tall. No stains, paints or dyes were used in this project. Lots of little pieces , detail carving and texturing bring this project to life. Fun Stuff!!10 points -
Monday, What..again?
Cal and 9 others reacted to Fred W. Hargis Jr for a topic
Back on the internet about an hour ago (went out last Thursday about 7:30P). Was piddling in the shop practicing some toll presentations when the 'net came back on. So now I have some catching up to do on it.10 points -
Monday, What..again?
Cal and 9 others reacted to Larry Buskirk for a topic
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Meeting the Howe family from WY this morning at our favorite place to eat breakfast. The rest of the day TBD. No shop time anticipated, though.10 points
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Picking up two more table tops from the church this morning to replace the edges.10 points
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Monday, What..again?
Cal and 9 others reacted to John Moody for a topic
Got the table finished and the owner drove up from Florida and picked it up. Sunday afternoon did my qualification for church security under the Alabama Security Guard protocol. After that just a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Got to replace the seal in a window today. That'll be a little bit of a job.10 points -
Thank You
John Moody and 9 others reacted to Cal for a topic
I can only echo all of the sentiments stated above... this is the only place I check in (or try to) on a daily basis. Glad to call y'all friends and neighbors10 points -
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Friday April 12th, 2024-What's on Your Weekend Agenda?
Harry Brink and 8 others reacted to Gerald for a topic
Looks like we are beginning a computer tech forum cause y'all way above my head.9 points -
Holy Cow, Cliff! Hadn't heard for a while and thought you both had recovered well from the illnesses. Glad to know your missus is on the mend9 points
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Monday, What..again?
Cal and 8 others reacted to Larry Buskirk for a topic
About all I managed to get done was, I got a year older. Waiting for it to warm up to freezing before I go out and pull the passenger's side strut/steering knuckle assembly from the stepsons Equinox so I can get to the back side of the hub-bearing to try driving it out from the backside. 5 lb. slide hammer won't budge it.9 points -
Thank You
Gerald and 8 others reacted to John Moody for a topic
Thanks John for creating this site and having the courage to start it and see it though some growing pains at times. It is an awesome site and has lasted longer than a lot of folks gave it credit for. Many long lasting friendships have been cultivated here and even if some come and go the friendships still remain. I truly enjoyed my time here and am looking forward to doing my best to stay regular again.9 points