new hand tool guy

[02blues]

Hello to all. I signed up on this site in 06 but didn't use it. Since then I have developed an interest in hand tools. I have met some great wood workers in NC and look forward to learning from you all. Just uploaded a few of my recent projects.

Cheers.

 

[kirkpj01]

Welcome to the site. I'm sure that you will find a bunch of interesting folks and information in this place. We look forward to pictures of your work.

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Hey 02! I just posted a "Member Announcement" about our meeting this weekend!~

Also a post on my "new to me" PC DT Jig, tool gloat!

Good to see you re-intro yourself. Welcome back!

Matt

 

[woodArtz]

Great to have you back on board John! The Orange county crew is growing by the day! :icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum

 

[MikeL]

Welcome back to the site! That candlestick is cool John. Have you taken any classes locally?

 

[02blues]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.

Thanks mike for the candle stick comment too. Your kind. I am hesitant to show anything on the web site as I am sure you are all so accomplished. I have not taken any classes though I would like too. Its on my list.

Just sold most of my power tools to raise money for more hand tools. They went FAST. (met splint eastwood this way).

Let me know if you run across any interesting classes.

Cheers.

 

[ptt49er]

Your curly maple box is beautiful!

Please post some WIP pics and enjoy N.C.WW! We're glad to have you back.

 

[ScottB]

I am a new member as well who is interested mainly in hand tools. In fact this is my first response. Your projects are excellent. I'm sure Roy would say the same.

I'd like to hear him speak. I know he is in Orange Co., please post if you know of a date of he is holding an event.

My woodworking takes a back seat to carpentry/home remodling, but I plan on making more time for it this year. I also work with many tools from my grandfather, great grandfather. Best Regards

 

[02blues]

Phillip and Scott:

Thanks for the comments. I will post some pictures of my foot powered lathe. It is the one out of Roy Underhills book. I asked him which one to make at the signing and he said this one...so.
I did made a few mods and will post soon. Turned my first project for my daughter..a rose wood handled ice cream scoop (rockler). Really can't believe it works! Planning to make a bed. We have slept on a metal frame for 21 years..sad.

Thanks again for all the encouragement. I should have come here long ago.

 

[nelsone]

I am hesitant to show anything on the web site as I am sure you are all so accomplished. quote]

Welcome, and don't hesitate to post pics! We have all skill levels here and yours will help us all!!! I hope we can help you with questions and I'm sure you can help us, so post away!

 

[McRabbet]

John,

Welcome to the site -- glad you've returned. I like the work you've shown in your album but I'm curious why you spaced the dog holes on your Roubo bench so far apart. Do you only use hold-fasts?

 

[Cuprousworks]

Let me know if you run across any interesting classes.

Bill Anderson (WillardA, on this site, I think) runs handtool classes throughout the year, and he's in Chapel Hill. It's listed under Edwards Mountain Woodworking, and it is usually a sticky on this site. I highly recommend them - I've taken several and have been very satisfied with every one of them.

One of the advantages is that you can play with Bill's excellent assortment of hardware, try out different sizes, brands, versions before you buy. When I took his handplanes class it helped me understand which planes would be appropriate for my work, and which areas I could go cheap on and which were worthwhile investments. I probably saved the equivalent of class fees with this knowledge.

Feel free to pm me if you can't find a link or class schedule - I'm at work now and keep it on my home computer.

Mike

 

[02blues]

Re Roubo bench dog holes.
I can't remember now if Chris Schwartz recommended that in his book. I thought I could always add more if there was a need. At this point I only use hold downs and a wonder dog. Thoughts?

 

[02blues]

Mike/ Cuprousworks.
I will follow up on your lead. Sounds wonderful. Everything I have learned to date has been through the woodwright's shop, books, mags and the net. Would be nice to learn from those in the know.

Looking forward to the journey.

 

[JimmyC]

John,

Here's the thread for Bill Anderson's classes, I'll be taking a dovetails one and look forward to it as he is highly recommended. BTW, bill sells forged holdfasts which are alot better than cast ones, albeit more expensive.

Also, welcome and nice work and I look forward to hearing more from you.

 

[02blues]

Thanks. I am looking for a forged hold fast. I'll contact him. Maybe I'll see you at one of his classes.

I would love to pick up blacksmith skills some day...

 

[Canuck]

Welcome back, John!!!

That little curly maple box in your gallery is certainly a knockout!!!:eusa_danc:eusa_danc

Anxiously awaiting more project pictures from ya.:wsmile:

Wayne

 

[02blues]

Thanks. I like your signature! Tell me that avatar is not your place...
I will have a few on the site in a week or so...
cheers

 

[sapwood]

Great to have you active John!
And we definitely need more excitement in the neander arena :icon_thum

Several of our members are also members of MWTCA, including Bill Anderson and Ed Hobbs (national MWTCA president this year). And 'ol Roy usually shows up at the MWTCA meet.

In fact, here he is with nelsone (Ed Nelson) at the 2008 meet :mrgreen:

Cheers,
Roger

 

[02blues]

Roger:
MWTCA could become addicting. Nice web site. I'll look into joining. I am almost done building my tools and can now get to some more serious work. Besides the bench, saw horse, lathe I need to make a shaving horse. I cut down a pine tree a few years ago and was thinking about making a traditional type out of a slpit log. Just ordered a wedge and froe from Traditional woodworking out of Tx. Nice site. Have never attempted this aspect of it though they say riven wood is a good thing.

Thanks for the note. What a great community.

Cheers
John