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How to finish an "odd" table top

I was actually thinking of not making the top level, but idk yet. The bar-top coating is a good idea, but i'm not a fan of the plasticky look and would like to avoid it on this project. As far as adhering to other finishes, is shellac a good bet? I'm a novice in this department, i usually...
- Fred85
- Post #3
- Jan 23, 2012
- Forum: Finishing
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How to finish an "odd" table top

I'm eventually going to start a fun coffee table project which uses old yardsticks as the table top. These yardsticks are mostly vintage; some have a finish on them already (who knows what...) while others were left natural. How would you recommend finishing something like this? I was...
- Fred85
- Thread
- Jan 23, 2012
- finish odd table top
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Finishing
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Completed table/thanks for the help!

I LOVE that tabletop...hope you're proud of it :eusa_clap
- Fred85
- Post #13
- Jan 10, 2012
- Forum: General Woodworking
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My first year making Christmas gifts

I finally had the confidence/skill/shop space/time to build gifts for my family this year, so i stuck with the classics (sorry for the crappy cell phone pics): This was my first attempt at a cutting board and a small box, and i must say i was quite happy with the results.
- Fred85
- Thread
- Jan 4, 2012
- christmas gifts making year
- Replies: 8
- Forum: General Woodworking
Keepsake Box

2011 Christmas gift: walnut with quilted maple top
- Fred85
- Media item
- Jan 4, 2012
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Bubinga picture frame

2011 Christmas gift
- Fred85
- Media item
- Jan 4, 2012
- Comments: 0
- Category: Member Galleries
Cutting board

2011 Christmas gift: walnut and cherry butcher block
- Fred85
- Media item
- Jan 4, 2012
- Comments: 0
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Looking for 3/4" Pipe

Rockler sells zinc-plated pipe for pipe clamp use, which i'd assume doesn't slip like galvanized...but I've never used it.
- Fred85
- Post #16
- Dec 10, 2011
- Forum: Where Can I Find, Buy or Sell?
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Smart Phone Use

Board-foot calculator is a handy app as well, and free! :banana:
- Fred85
- Post #8
- Dec 1, 2011
- Forum: General Woodworking
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Using 2 bench screws to make a vise

I guess I'm in need of more clarification here. None of the handwheels I've found are threaded, but i figured i could just pin the threaded rod to the handwheel to solve that. What about attaching the wheels to the chop? I haven't found a good way to do that. Could a machine shop carve a...
- Fred85
- Post #6
- Nov 17, 2011
- Forum: General Woodworking
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Using 2 bench screws to make a vise

That's what I was looking for thanks! I didn't realize those parts were so readily available... Why would anyone by one? :wink_smil
- Fred85
- Post #4
- Nov 16, 2011
- Forum: General Woodworking
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Using 2 bench screws to make a vise

I was hoping someone has done this before, but the thought was to use 2 ordinary bench screws (like these) to create my own twin screw vise. Thoughts, comments?? :banana:
- Fred85
- Thread
- Nov 16, 2011
- bench make screws vise
- Replies: 9
- Forum: General Woodworking
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Bench top tools

When i built my rolling cabinet for my benchtop drill press, i made it so that the chuck was about chin-high. I found that to be ideal for comfort and visibility, and i try to avoid stooping/bending over as much as possible.
- Fred85
- Post #4
- Oct 31, 2011
- Forum: Power Tools and Their Use
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wood for landscape edging?

Redwood if you can get it. I've seen composite decking used as well...
- Fred85
- Post #2
- Oct 31, 2011
- Forum: Wood
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Birds-Eye Maple?

I've heard this as well...:dontknow:
- Fred85
- Post #10
- Oct 30, 2011
- Forum: Wood
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Scraps for a cutting board

I was just going to order some off that new fangled world wide web, but i figured i could ask here. Would anyone have any walnut/maple (or similar) scraps they would be willing to part with for a modest price? I'm going for a 12x18 sized board :occasion1
- Fred85
- Thread
- Oct 29, 2011
- board cutting scraps
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Wood
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Has anyone ever actually found a mahogany pallet?

I'm curious...i know they exist but i don't think i have ever seen one. :icon_scra
- Fred85
- Thread
- Oct 13, 2011
- found mahogany pallet
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Wood
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Small display table

Thanks for the positive comments guys. The design was my own, although i'm sure I've "borrowed" elements from other designs as i was figuring it out :banana:
- Fred85
- Post #9
- Sep 26, 2011
- Forum: General Woodworking
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Small display table

Just a small display table i made. The top and stretchers are reclaimed Douglas Fir (identified thanks to this forum :icon_thum) with an oil finish; the legs are just poplar with a java gel stain. This was my first serious attempt at traditional joinery, and subsequently my first attempt at...
- Fred85
- Thread
- Sep 26, 2011
- display small table
- Replies: 11
- Forum: General Woodworking
Small display table2
- Fred85
- Media item
- Sep 26, 2011
- Comments: 0
- Category: Member Galleries