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Wood Dust and Health

forty_caliber posted a topic in General Woodworking, September 18

Ran across this Canadian gov article about the hazards of wood dust exposure. It's very straight forward in the assessment of the hazards. That said, it seems to lean to the side of gloom and doom. I've always paid more attention to keeping my fingers attached to my hands.

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John Morris, Monday at 11:30 AM

Charge!

John Morris posted a file in Scroll Saw Patterns, October 14, 2016

Charge by Mahendra

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John Morris, Monday at 11:26 AM

Rob Penn

John Morris posted a link in Blogs, September 28, 2019

An interesting blog and self promotional site about a man who loves to bike, and work in green wood.

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John Morris, September 7

Hell Horse/Demonsteed

aaronc posted a topic in Wood Carving, September 1

Working on a hell horse gentleman,
Greek in origin,..the classical trained/educated horners of the time would have been familiar with the symbol. There are around a dozen attributed to 1 single maker,..but multiple period makers had used this symbol on their horns. Meaning is a little up for interpretation but a couple of theories are it represented the death and disease of war,...or the wish to bring death to an enemy type thing.

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John Morris, September 7

Harvard Shaker Community

John Morris posted a link in Museums and Historical Associations, August 16

Harvard Shaker Community

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John Morris, August 16

Workbench Magazine 1962 Jan-Feb Candle Holders

Courtland posted a file in Arts and Crafts, September 19, 2015

This is a nice little quick project, with a timeless design that still holds today, modernism is seen in these simple candle holders, very cool indeed.

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John Morris, August 16

Hall Bench

Pauley posted a topic in General Woodworking, July 17

I’ve been working on a hall bench my wife asked for. It’s going to be painted, so I chose to use pine I got from a local sawmill. Made a few mistakes, and did my best to hide them. Still in the building stage, but here are a couple of photos.
comments and suggestions are always welcome.

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John Morris, August 16

Workbench Magazine September-October 1967 Picture Frames (Part 1)

John Morris posted a file in Arts and Crafts, July 6

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John Morris, July 13

Box for Daughter

forty_caliber posted a topic in Wood Turners, June 26

My daughter asked me to make her a small box...Presto changeo, ala kazam....

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John Morris, July 13

Workbench Magazine September-October 1967 Cherry Planter

John Morris posted a file in Arts and Crafts, February 6

This turned planter offers some unusual challenges to the lathe buff. The upper portion being two, separately turned blanks. Source: Workbench Magazine Sept-Oct 1967

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John Morris, May 17

White Water Shaker Village

John Morris posted a link in Museums and Historical Associations, May 17

White Water is one of 24 communal villages founded, in the United States, between 1787 and 1824 by the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, generally called "Shakers." It is the only one of four Ohio Shaker villages retaining most of its original buildings in their original settings and features the only standing brick meeting house in the country.

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John Morris, May 17

Flush draw cabinet ?

Al B posted a topic in General Woodworking, May 4

I've started on the build for my daughters sewing room cabinet. She wants flush drawers. What is the recommended spacing around the drawers from the face frame? I'm thinking 1/8" but a bit of professional advice is in order.

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John Morris, May 17

Workbench Magazine July-August 1967 Personalized Branding Iron

John Morris posted a file in Shop Jigs, September 26, 2020

Workbench Magazine July-August 1967 Personalized Branding Iron

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John Morris, May 3

Roberto Venn, School of Luthiery

John Morris posted a link in Educational Institutions, Colleges and Schools, October 15, 2017

Roberto-Venn Guitar Building & Repair School
As we celebrate 40 years of teaching guitar making and repair we continue to build on a foundation of knowledge, experience, and creativity. Merging tradition with innovation, our goal is to keep pace with a changing art and industry. Our job is to provide you with the skills and knowledge you will need to enter the world of professional guitar making and repair.

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John Morris, May 3

Kitchen Redo

DuckSoup posted a topic in Home Improvement, May 1

I planned on remodeling the kitchen a year ago January but was informed that our Goddaughter's wedding was in April and Patti was baking the cookies for the cookie table. 2020 being what it was scraped the wedding plans. Decided to redo the first floor bathroom instead.

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John Morris, May 3

Workbench Magazine Mar-Apr 1966 No Gear Wooden Clock

John Morris posted a file in Arts and Crafts, October 30, 2016

This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use.

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John Morris, April 6

In The Woodshop

John Morris posted a link in Blogs, February 21, 2019

In The Woodshop

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John Morris, April 6

The story continues

Gerald posted a topic in General Woodworking, March 26

Well it had to be to good to be true. Finished the coffee bar and the she wants a shelf with hooks for coffee cups. The real kicker is these are not the cups she uses every day but cups from the regular set of dishes.

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John Morris, April 6

Tailstock Drill (Lever Action)

HandyDan posted a topic in Wood Turners, February 26

I was never happy drilling on the lathe. All that cranking of the tailstock wheel and never enough travel. I always thought a lever action, like a drill press, would be nice especially when it comes to clearing the chips from the bit and hole.