John Moody Posted January 16, 2015 Report Posted January 16, 2015 To the sun is shining but it is cold here in Alabama. During the month of December and through this past week we had six days of sunshine. Other than those days it was raining or very dark overcast. It is nice today to see some blue sky and the forecast for the weekend is dry! My shop makeover is finally finished and I am back at work in the shop. I am getting used to the new traffic flow but I believe it is going to be much better. I'll try to get some better pictures this weekend and share all of the updates. Last night I finished five new cutting boards and got them oiled. So I am off to a start of getting our inventory up and ready before our first show starts in March. I am also starting this weekend on a set of corner benches that will go with the breakfast table. The benches will be made of the old church pews and we are attaching the old song book holders to the sides so the kids can put their coloring books and the adults can slide the news paper in them. I have a lot of trim to cut around so this should be interesting when it is time to install. So what are the rest of you Patriot Woodworkers working on this weekend? The other woodworkers here at TPW love to see the projects you are working on no matter how big or small. We are learn by seeing things others are doing. So share with us here in this tread what you are doing this weekend. I'll be checking back to see! Quote
Allen Worsham Posted January 16, 2015 Report Posted January 16, 2015 Looking forward to seeing your benches made with the church pews. Putting the hymn book holders on the side sounds like a great idea and can't wait to see how it works out. Not much in the woodworking end right now, but I have stuff in the planning stages. I have to work out a design for a built in entertainment unit for the family room which is a rather large space, so we will see. This weekend Tami and I will work on getting all the Christmas decorations down from inside the house as we have been tied up with Tami going back to work after her Christmas break and we were planning and implementing a 45th wedding anniversary/renewal for Tami's parents out in Yuma, AZ. So now that the big "Shin Dig" is over, we can finally get all the Christmas stuff put away and get our house back into order this weekend. John Moody 1 Quote
Gene Howe Posted January 16, 2015 Report Posted January 16, 2015 I'm also looking forward to seeing those benches. Do you know who made the pews? I'll be embarking on a new skill learning curve this weekend. That of making wooden hinges. But first, I need a sled. And, truth be told, that will probably consume most of the weekend. The one by Wm Ng looks like a winner. And, his 5 cut method for squaring the back fence is going to be fun, too. I get to use the Kindle in the shop to follow Ng as he builds and trues his sled. It's a new world for me. Quote
lew Posted January 16, 2015 Report Posted January 16, 2015 Wow, John, looks like the profile gauge is going to get a workout!! Allen, it's warm enough here, now, to finish pulling up the electric cords that powered the decorations. I better get that before it snows again! Gene, I used his method for squaring my sled. I really enjoy his projects and explanations. As for me, not too much woodworking. A little plumbing repair, however. We are also going to photograph the "Old Jail" pens and stuff tomorrow. And, a friend wants me to figure out how to bend the axles on a cub scout pine wood derby car- should be interesting. Quote
Gene Howe Posted January 16, 2015 Report Posted January 16, 2015 Lew, Why does he want to bend the axles? Ng is severely in to accuracy, but he does a very good job of 'splainin' his methods and reasoning. Even I can understand it....after a few viewings. Quote
lew Posted January 16, 2015 Report Posted January 16, 2015 Not sure about the "method to the madness" on the axles. These are the little wooden cars the kids make- not the ones they get into and ride down hill. Quote
Ron Dudelston Posted January 16, 2015 Report Posted January 16, 2015 Not much woodworking for me this weekend. My son, grandson and I are headed to Detroit tonight to go to the International Auto Show at Cobo Hall. Its been a few years since I've been there but it always doubles your testosterone. Sunday, I'll be parked in front of the TV watching my Colts take on the ever evil New England Patriots. It'll be an uphill battle for the good guys but doable. Quote
John Moody Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Posted January 16, 2015 I'm also looking forward to seeing those benches. Do you know who made the pews? I'll be embarking on a new skill learning curve this weekend. That of making wooden hinges. But first, I need a sled. And, truth be told, that will probably consume most of the weekend. The one by Wm Ng looks like a winner. And, his 5 cut method for squaring the back fence is going to be fun, too. I get to use the Kindle in the shop to follow Ng as he builds and trues his sled. It's a new world for me. Gene, right now I don't. They were in a church that was being remodeled and they were not going to put all of them back and called me and ask if I could use them. At the time I had no idea what they would be used for but I put them in the barn and this job came up and they were a perfect fit. I'll see if I can find out. Quote
John Moody Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Posted January 16, 2015 Wow, John, looks like the profile gauge is going to get a workout!! I didn't know it looked like that till I got there to measure. I didn't take my scribe or anything to make a pattern so I have got to run back by this weekend or first of the week so they will just slide in. They don't want to cut any of the moulding. Quote
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 Well, my efforts to be a turner haven't worked so well to date, and I'm kinda out in the sticks away from turning clubs and such. Anyway, a wonderful fellow loaned me 18 turning DVD's so it's likely this weekend I'll be spending quite a bit of time watching them. With any luck I'll try some of the techniques discussed in the videos. Problem is, there are so many I'm not sure where to start. John Moody 1 Quote
lew Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 .... Problem is, there are so many I'm not sure where to start. Fred, Start with some spindle stuff and practice making coves and beads. If you get adventurous and want to try some bowls, use green (wet) wood. It is so much easier to turn. Also, for bowl turning, make sure you use the correct tools. Trying to turn a bowl with spindle tools is very frustrating. Quote
Gene Howe Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 Not sure about the "method to the madness" on the axles. These are the little wooden cars the kids make- not the ones they get into and ride down hill. Our sons participated in the Pine wood Derby for 3 years. Won the last two. They're twins so we just made one car each year. We learned a lot about airflow and weight ratios and SANDING. Several coats of lacquer finish and several more of wax with special attention to waxing the axles. Quote
Gene Howe Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 Gene, right now I don't. They were in a church that was being remodeled and they were not going to put all of them back and called me and ask if I could use them. At the time I had no idea what they would be used for but I put them in the barn and this job came up and they were a perfect fit. I'll see if I can find out. We grew up near Boose Manufacturing in Effingham, IL. They started out building church furniture. I was just wondering. Quote
Charles Nicholls Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 I'm actually getting some time on the lathe this weekend, I have a project that i need to finish for a friend, it was supposed to be finished 2 weeks ago but i have been so ill lately that it just didn't get done. Lucky for me she is very patient and totally understands illnesses. I have to finish making a few needle cases for her then it's out the door probably Tuesday. It would have been out Monday if it wasn't a holiday. fter thats done I have a few pens and a few perfume applicators I can make too. I haven't made any of the applicators yet so that will be a new one for me. Have a great weekend all, give me a holler if I can help you with anything on the site. Hey there Fred, yea I would watch those DVD's and just get used to what each tool will do or wont do, I like turning spindles and small bowls for that. Spindles are great teachers. Quote
Courtland Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 Got 4 days off including Friday and Mr. King, yipeee! I'll be starting in on my rocker again! Charles Nicholls 1 Quote
lew Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 We grew up near Boose Manufacturing in Effingham, IL. They started out building church furniture. I was just wondering. Effingham IL!! I spent an evening there in December 1964. Colder than blue blazes. We were taking the train home for Christmas- from NAS Memphis TN. Apparently Effingham was the "cross roads" of the north-south/east-west railroad junction. We were heading east and had to get on a Pennsylvania Railroad train there. There were so many travelers that the PRR brought several passengers cars out of retirement in order to handle the overload. The car we ended up in had no heat, the seats did not recline- the bench type backs flipped so you could face forward or aft. And, I kid you not, the pull down window shades had a patent date of 1891! We got as far as Indianapolis and the train broke down. It was so cold in the car that there was frost on the INSIDE of the windows. I flew back to Memphis! Quote
lew Posted January 17, 2015 Report Posted January 17, 2015 Our sons participated in the Pine wood Derby for 3 years. Won the last two. They're twins so we just made one car each year. We learned a lot about airflow and weight ratios and SANDING. Several coats of lacquer finish and several more of wax with special attention to waxing the axles. Thanks for the tips, Gene! Quote
Paul Whitmarsh Posted January 18, 2015 Report Posted January 18, 2015 I started working on a coat rack out of spalted maple and oak, ill post some pics tomorrow, also been working on getting an etsy store up and running, John itll be interesting to see your benches. Quote
steven newman Posted January 18, 2015 Report Posted January 18, 2015 Seems I have an UGLY rear handle to replace. Picked up some hardwood last night. 11/4 x 7" x 12" long. Cost me a whopping fifty cents! Will try to reduce this chunk done to a handle sized thingy, after awhile. No resaw machine available......scrub plane can remove a bunch in a hurry.... Does have a bark side....Friskars to clean that off. Windsor #33 scrub to hog of what I don't need. Sabresaws to cut the shape out. Rasps and sanders to shape it on the outside, and do roundovers. No rush today, either. Just as I get to it. Quote
steven newman Posted January 18, 2015 Report Posted January 18, 2015 Well, hatchet was DULL, had to sharpen it up Chopped away a bunch of nasty stuff. the bark had all sorts of bug tracks under it. None in the wood. Scrub plane by Windsor #33 got the faces flatter, Try plane #81 got the edges flatter. Jack planes got the four sides flat, and square (almost) to each other Laid out a line all the way around, as the blank is still an inch too thick. Circular saw set to FULL depth, and hope it cuts. May not be deep enough, but we can split off the waste... This MIGHT take awhile... Charles Nicholls 1 Quote
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