2 minutes ago, Artie said:

Ahh well, I guess it’s important to have dreams.

Point to always remember...Night-mares are dreams too.

50 minutes ago, HARO50 said:

Man, that brings back memories! My dad must have had a hundred glass jars full of assorted fasteners and whatever, all held to 1x3's with two screws through the lid, and the 1x3 screwed to the bottoms of the joists. Every once in a while, he would flip a board over, catching a jar and knocking it free. Glass tends to shatter when it hits a concrete floor! I learned some interesting words that way!!!

John

BTW, those drywall screws tend to twist the heads off in harder woods. Another good reason to avoid them.

I’ve got the jars in a cabinet, so I’ll probably only break them when I drop them,or knock them off the bench LOL. So far in my limited experience, I drill out a hole in the first piece, counter sink it, and then drill a pilot hole in the second piece, and had been using rock/drywall screws. I will now be using proper screws. I’m enjoying the learning, and the doing. I’m hoping to be home by noon from Sunday’s work, and to have the rest of the day be mine in the shop. Gonna try to use the belt sander and flush all my joints (proper terminology?), and then start cutting, and maybe even gluing some of the plywood onto the framework. 

3 hours ago, Artie said:

I thought that the trusshead screws needed a counter bore for proper seating

only if you don't want the screw heads proud of the surface..

your Kreg drill bit makes a good counter bore for them... but not for modified trussheaded...

always remember that flathead screws spread the wood and can cause splitting...

 

Screws is one thing that I always look for at the flea market.

Screws is one thing I never find at the flea market...

Nails a plenty... No one want to pound a nail anymore.

If they can't shoot it then they don't want it.

I seen tons of nails at the junkyard lately.

Good screws are so expensive anymore.

I'll stop rambling now... 

On 9/8/2018 at 5:27 PM, Artie said:

One of my reasons for posting this is so that if there are any other members here like me, just beginners, or still learning, it’s ok. The regular posters here are very talented, and their work is beautiful, and I suspect that may intimidate some of us from posting (There is a very high bar here), so I’ll happily be a representative for the newbie’s, still learning, 2 left handed, among the forum. One of the reasons that this is my single favorite forum is the overwhelming friendliness, and helpfulness of the members. There is none of the condensension, and snide remarks, that I have seen from the experts (self nominated) at some other sites

I couldn't have said it any better. 

My mother had a Hummel collection too, no idea what happened to it.  Great story!  Thank you.

Jim

 

Kevin, I hear you! Just getting the screws, wood, and what’s needed to finish the project can be enough to make a dent in the budget.

Jim, My Dad had the collection appraised in the mid 70’s. It was around 10K$. When my sister divided the collection among us, she had looked up the value online and it was between 3-4K$. Apparently they’re no longer in high demand. I just keep them because they are a reminder of Dad, and my Grandma. I’m the oldest of us 4 kids, and I’m the only one that really still remembers Grammy.

 One thing I’d be curious to hear from everybody is- are there certain times of the year where you are more/less likely to be working in the shop? For me I seem to be much busier with other things, and get into the shop much less, in the summer time. I am not affected by the weather, as the basement is usually between 50 degrees at it’s coldest, and maybe 72-74 at its warmest. I do most of my metal detecting in the summer, cookouts, road trips, our son got married this summer, electrical work for friends, etc. So I’m curious if some of the others here find certain times of the year are more or less conducive to getting into the shop? 

Winter is the best time for me for shop projects.  Spring Summer and Fall I work on outside project with some shop time. This winter I plan to make the wife a desk for her office.

I have 3 main work shops and I try to be in at least one of them

every day. Weld shop, Wood shop and my machine shop. 

The only one heated is my machine shop. So I guess you

could call that my winter shop. The wood shop is saved for

rainy summer days and the weld shop is used when needed.

And then I got the saw mill when I'm not busy doing electrical

or running the backhoe... Gotta find time for the wife... and

sleep...

Winter is the hardest time for me to get into the shop, mainly because it has no central heating. I do have a small wood stove that can be used if I have to. Lately I've had some time to do a bit of organizing and I've gathered a few scraps of wood to make a bandsaw box.  It's ready for some finishing now. 

Al B I would like to see the bandsaw box unfinished and with the finish on!!

1 hour ago, Smallpatch said:

Al B I would like to see the bandsaw box unfinished and with the finish on!!

Sorry,too late ! I just put a coat of finish on it. I will post a photo of the finished box. It's one of Lois Keener Ventura's designs.

Edited October 15, 20196 yr by Al B

3 hours ago, Al B said:

mainly because it has no central heating.

Previous to this past January I had a heat pump that could warm the shop from 45F to 65F in about 1 1/2 hrs.  Then keep it there all day.  To keep the temp above 45F I kept the florescent lights on, the transformers stayed warm thus a stable albeit cooler temp.  This January I added this 19,000 BTU heater from Northern for $90.  Now I can warm the shop up and in an hour it is 75F.  It has a thermostat so it does not run all day.  Was much better.

 

1 hour ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

Previous to this past January I had a heat pump that could warm the shop from 45F to 65F in about 1 1/2 hrs.  Then keep it there all day.  To keep the temp above 45F I kept the florescent lights on, the transformers stayed warm thus a stable albeit cooler temp. 

Hey those LEDs don't need to warm up.

 

I am in the shop six days a week unless I have to work (not often) or have another engagement

Summertime is now out of the equation for me.  I can not bear the heat anymore.  So, yard work gets done in the spring and fall.  Mowing will have to be done about sun up in the summer as it will be 80+ degrees in the summer.  Yep, summer mornings here start at 80.  My shop area is in a garage that is yet to be wired.  So no heat or cooling.  

Visited my GP on Friday and he told me to slow down.  If I slow any more, the turtles are going to beat me to the finish line.  

Edited October 15, 20196 yr by FlGatorwood

10 minutes ago, Gerald said:

Hey those LEDs don't need to warm up.

I agree, when I switched over I saw the difference and decided now was a good time to get a better heater.

48 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said:

Summertime is now out of the equation for me.  I can not bear the heat anymore.  So, yard work gets done in the spring and fall.  Mowing will have to be done about sun up in the summer as it will be 80+ degrees in the summer.  Yep, summer mornings here start at 80.  My shop area is in a garage that is yet to be wired.  So no heat or cooling.  

Visited my GP on Friday and he told me to slow down.  If I slow any more, the turtles are going to beat me to the finish line.  

Yep you gotta watch out for those cooters.

I am usually in the shop doing something every day.  It is hot in the summer, and a bit cold in the winter - but it still beats sitting around the house

The plan for my basement shop-in-progress (in central NY) is to spend time in the morning working on whatever project is in the works.  Then papa duty in the afternoon, but that will always be the priority.  And we all know what they say about plans! 

Sometimes after dinner, I'll spend some time on the current stained glass project.

Jim