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  1. M

    Coffered Ceiling Advice

    I'm thinking of building a coffered ceiling in one of my rooms, but I've never built one, or seen one done. My guess is that I should screw something like a 1x to the ceiling, and then build the boxing. Once the boxing is in place, then add any finish trim. [edit] I forgot the minor detail...
  2. gesiak

    First Attempt at a bowl and I need some advice.....

    I have been playing with turning a bowl. This is the first one that did not blow up... I believe this is maple and has some nice figuring but the end grain is killing me:BangHead::BangHead::BangHead: Also I cant explaining why there is some cracks. Most work is being done with a skew. Still...
  3. gordonmt

    Advice needed

    I have been requested to convert a childs crib, into a twin bed using the back and the front of the crib as headboard and footboard. I need to make the rails that go in between them and support the box spring and mattress. Should I make them out of solid oak or use oak plywood with veneered...
  4. S

    Porch Floor Advice Request

    Hi, I'm new here but you guys seem to have a lot of good information. I need to replace the floor of my covered front porch. The original, built in 1924, is 5/4 X 3" tongue and groove. I don't know the wood...maybe fir or pine. The porch is 30' wide and 8' deep. In appearance, I would like...
  5. davejones

    Advice on Staining Walnut

    I am looking for advice on staining walnut. I am working on a small cabinet that is made of walnut and oak and I would like the walnut to be fairly dark to contrast the oak which I plan to finish with a clear coat. What types of stains work best with Walnut? Any advice is appreciated. Oh...
  6. C

    Need advice for a bench top

    I have an approximately 1 ton oak log that was cut down on my in-law's property. Still sitting there waiting for me to find a sawyer who can cut on site or get it loaded on to a transport and delivered to a fix locale sawyer. Now for the question: I am planning to turn a large chunk of this...
  7. H

    Basement wall insulation? Advice sought

    I am re-finishing our 70's era faux paneling basement. The drywall is already on the ceiling (75% at least) and I have about half of the paneling off the walls. The exterior block walls have 1x4 installed on the flat with concrete nails. There is Al foil vapor barrier installed between...
  8. NZAPP1

    Advice needed

    I am getting ready to prep this cookie for turning and have a couple of questions As you can see there are some major cracks that need to be addressed before turning. So my questions are as follows :help: How do I make deep bow ties? The blank is about 2" thick and my in lay set up will...
  9. Bigdog72

    Advice on veneering

    I want to learn how to veneer. Nothing too crazy but I want to make a couple of small boxes and finish the lids with veneer. Can anyone recommend a resource (book, dvd, website) that will help with the learning curve?
  10. steviegwood

    Advice Please on Exterior Finishes

    Hi Y'all, this time of year I get a lot of requests for crosses for Memorial Day. I would like to keep the natural look of the wood and will be using; Aromatic Red Cedar, walnut, cherry, hickory, red oak, maple, poplar, pine. I have made some crosses in the past and heavily coated them with...
  11. newtonc

    hoping for advice on buying bulk hardware

    I was looking in to purchasing bulk hardware (small box hinges).And even at the bulk prices given by most mail order houses(+25),you are looking at $3 or so a hinge. I need more than 100.And more than likely... about 1500. Does anyone know of an alternative I have overlooked and am in desperate...
  12. D

    Advice Needed on Somethings

    Ok first of all I acquired a dust collector today from CL, this one here as best I can match-up from HF; model number 97869-0VGA. As I have read here before using 4" pvc seems to be no problem with this type as long as no 90 degree elbows are used sloping turns only. I have a small shop only 13...
  13. C

    advice on a jointer

    Hi, I'm new here and to woodworking and need advice on buying a jointer. I inherited an old Uniplaner from my dad and it's table is much too small to do much with. I have a line on an older Jet JJ6 open style jointer and was looking for opinions. The table doesn't seem real long (didn't get a...
  14. T

    Advice on technique? Couple of issues

    Hi all, Jointer: Seems I must be doing something wrong here...I have an 8" jointer, never had any issues with it. Do not know if I just noticed it or I have always had the problem but, when I lay one of the wide faces down to flatten it, the end up front always ends up noticeably thinner. I do...
  15. Rob

    Advice

    I'm building a straight razor display case (another hobby) I need to cut a 1/2" dado in a piece of wood 1"x1"x36". Trying to figure out a save way to do that. Router or table saw with dado blade. My router table is a bench top craftsman so not a very good one or stable one. I'm thinking...
  16. NCTurner

    Advice on transporting a jointer

    Looks like I am going to be the proud owner of a new to me Woodtek jointer. I am just wondering what is the best way to transport it. I have a Scion XB and it may fit in the back, but I may need to remove the top. What should I pay special attention to?
  17. S

    box joint jig: advice sought

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  18. F

    CrossCut Sled Advice

    Hi everyone. I decided it was time for my first real thread (Aside from the my Intro Thread). I am making my first Jig this weekend. I am going to make a cross-cut sled for my table saw. I have some slider rails coming in and have a piece of laminated MDF for the actual sled. I still do not...
  19. Rob

    Need advice on fountain pen kits

    I have a co-worker that wants a fountain pen turned me little old me. Having never even used one, much less turned one, I don't know what to look for in the kits. I see all kinds of kits from $10.00 to $100 for the kit, the nibs are made from materials I've never even heard of. So what...
    • Rob
    • Thread
    • advice fountain kits pen
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    • Forum: Woodturning
  20. K

    Benchtop jointer problems... Need advice

    I bought a delta benchtop jointer from another member earlier this year. The knives were fine but I've been using it and now I need to change them. I go do remove the bolts and there are 4 on each side. First side the first 3 come off easy. The last one the allen the head gets striped. Its not a...

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