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  1. Dean Maiorano

    Treatment With Fungi Makes a Modern Violin Sound Like a Stradivarius

    Interesting article on the effects of fungus on a violin's sound: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120908081611.htm
  2. Dean Maiorano

    The SPALT Eagle!

    So I made the brilliant choice of using spalted wood for a carving. Even nice, sharp Japanese and German steel couldn't help me in some of the softer spots. Tell me what you think...where to now? This one shows how ragged the softer wood got A view with 'study' material (not my...
  3. Dean Maiorano

    'Maine Northern White Cedar' (not mine)

    Here's a link for a guy selling a pile of 'Northern White Cedar' on CL. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mat/1901860160.html He wants $600 for the pile (everything removed) but I'm doubting he'll get that. If he has enough interest in small lots he might piece it out. I've contacted him and...
  4. Dean Maiorano

    Bucket Boss SALE

    Here's a URL for a Wilmington, NC based company that's selling a great selection of Bucket Boss products at roughly 50% average discount: http://www.all-spec.com/ All of their pricing seems reasonable but for BB brand they can't be beat right now. These tool rolls are $7.35 right now (not the...
  5. Dean Maiorano

    Ridgid R4511 for $460 delivered - is this a good deal?

    Well, The last week or so I decided that I needed a better table saw. I'm unemployed and the job search hasn't produced anything so I've decided that I better start making my own opportunities. I am looking at low production runs of small furniture/cabinetry and folk art/decorative...
  6. Dean Maiorano

    How I spent Father's Day

    Well, I just saw someone else's fantastic post on how they spent Father's Day Weekend and I thought I'd share my 'woodworking' experience of this holiday. Unlike the other poster's constructive efforts, I decided to go tool buying. NOT for myself, for my wife. I went out and bought a...
  7. Dean Maiorano

    German chisels

    Here's my gloat: Quality brand USED German made chisels for $5.00 each or less (price plus shipping average). Two Cherries, Spannsage, Ulmia, Matador, Hirsch, etc. I was able to use Ebay to get that kind of price! Was that "duh" you just said? Well, if you're like me and you've tried to...
  8. Dean Maiorano

    Sharpening carving tools - suggestions wanted

    G'day All! I need some help choosing the 'best' all around system for sharpening carving gouges and knives, as well as the straight stuff - chisels and plane irons. Most of my 'unplugged' woodworking is in carving and I'm trying to increase my skills to a higher level. It is obvious to...
  9. Dean Maiorano

    MJ splitter - is it safe?

    Micro Jig's table saw splitter system...is it safe? http://www.microjig.com/products/mj-splitter-steel-pro/design-concept.shtml NOTE - as mentioned elsewhere in forums, splitters only do so much. There are numerous options and additional safety steps that need to be taken to ensure against...
  10. Dean Maiorano

    Dur'm NC NEWBIE

    Hello, My name is Dean Maiorano and I am a woodworkaholic. It started in the late '80s and I have tried to manage my addiction but...I can't. So, after years of fighting to prioritize I've succeeding in succumbing! I am or have been one or more of the following...

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