Ted McGrath woodworking plans
I would assume that everyone got the WoodworkingWeb notifier regarding ordering thousands of woodworking plans from Ted for only $67.00 if you order immediately. The BBB has an alert on Ted that says he Is not on the up and up, and if you have...
Workload/ load capacity
Hi. How would I go about determine the weight this metal framed cabinet can hold, provided the weight is evenly distributed? Does the shape detract from the amount of weight it could hold, and suggestions on what I could do to beef up the...
I'm a student in need of some help :)
Hi all I’m new to this community and I’m taking an intro to carpentry and cabinetry class at Central Texas College (Fort Leonard Wood Campus). I’ve been searching the web for plans to build a gun cabinet for my class project but all I’ve found...
Published!
I just picked up my mail to find four copies of the latest Canadian Woodworking Magazine. It features an article I worte almost three years ago. I had forgotten all about it until I got a call last month. !
Woodworking web notifiers
I just realized that I am not getting any Woodworking Web Notifiers emails any more. Anyone else having this problem?
Moving tips needed.
Hi guys, I am planning to move in two months now. But as early as today, I want to know what are the best ways to move smoothly. I really don’t want to have issues with anything. I also have kids with me and pets. Can you give me some useful...
I think we have been comprised
I received a private message from a Florence Laurent through Woodworkers Web this evening who says she is the widow of an industrialist. She is dying and wants me to contact her so she can give me 6 million dollars. Oh boy! She has a profile...
Shop time.
Living in Houston TX. I find myself using a lot of time on tools. High humidity with salt in it is not good for tools. I have not timed my tool time vs. shoptime, but guess I spend about 15% of my time on tools. Shop cleanup is shop time to...
We Could Use Some New Topics...
I’ve been unsuccessful in encouraging members to initiate new topics. I’m not a chatty person, nor casual by any means; however, I do enjoy a provocative discussion of woodworking – call me crazy (many people have, and have lived to tell the...
Post-Project Shop Reset; Optimizing the Small Shop
The following covers two areas: getting my shop ready for the next project, and optimizing the small shop. Post-Project Reset We each have our procedures; one of mine is that after every project, I reset the shop. The reset includes re-touching...
Dovetail practice
What kind of wood is best to us for dovetail practice? Pine is cheap, but doesn’t really translate to most nice woods because it’s so soft, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money on practice wood. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I’ve been out of my shop for over 2 yrs.
I had to have a total hip replacement and I’m still using a Cane. I sure miss not being able to get back in the shop. I don’t feel steady enough to feed lumber through My machinery. So I’m in the process of building a remote controlled...
Keepsake box
I am now a part time woodworking seminar instructor at my local Lee Valley🤓 so I made this sample keepsake box for the class to see before they make it. 👍🏾
Following Comments?
Just wondering if anybody is having the same trouble I’m having. I can navigate to all the forums, blogs, and creations with no trouble. On the Forums, I can see when the last comment was made on a forum topic but can’t see who made it, and...
New to me tools from Bali
My sister went on a trip to Singapore & Bali and she went to a carving market in Bali and bought these beautiful tools from a craftsman on the street. #mysisteristhebest👍🏾🤓
Dining table top grain question
I am building a dining room table with a top of approximately 44” by 65”. The bottom will be painted with lamp black milk paint and the top will be oak with only clear topcoat. I have a supply of beautiful oak just the right length to make the...
