Gun Stock Carving # 3 #1: A daisy BB gun stock
My father-n-law sent me his BB gun stock for practice. Although the wood in these stocks are very soft it had its challenges nevertheless.After scribing the design on the stock I began to carve inside...
View ArticlePalm boxes #2: Re glueing, sanding, and finishing
So I had to wait another day after re glueing my palm box back together. After I got the clamps and tape off, this is what I was faced with. I don’t like sanding glue. Ok, one step back, now two steps...
View ArticleMy Journey As A Scroll Saw Pattern Designer #580: The Spice of Life
Those of you who know me well know that I am not a ‘random’ type of person. I generally like to keep everything pretty organized and when I do something, it is done systematically and orderly. I find...
View ArticleI like a challenge #4: IT'S Done
The old saying—-A picture is worth a thousand words certainly applies here. I bolted all of the metal components of the cornsheller in place and gave it a test run. Will do a demonstration video this...
View ArticleSpeed Woodworking #1: Simple Toy Box with Wheels
I have recently been taking video of my projects as I complete them. With twins I usually make two of everything so the first one gives me practice and I can do a complete run through the second time,...
View ArticleA New, Non-Wood Adventure #1: Genesis
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I packed up and moved my house and my shop from Denver to Virginia. And it seems longer still since I’ve spent any real quality time here on LJ! Mostly,...
View ArticleCoffee Shop Table Top Project
Some friends of mine run a local Coffee Roasting and Espresso Bar here in my area (Michigan), and they contacted me about building six new table tops for their coffee shop. For the design, we decided...
View ArticleSimple Router Circle Cutting Jig
Here is a video of a router circle cutting jig that I made when I needed a way to cut circles out accurately and fast.
View ArticleJust some random thoughts
I used to blog. Not a lot, and not here, but enough to have learned that it can be very cathartic. This has caused me to believe in blogging as a form of journaling (NOT a diary, a journal!). For me,...
View ArticleSpeed Woodworking #2: Bunkbeds Part 1 and 2
Some more speed woodworking videos featuring the ladder and ends of a bunk bed assembly.http://youtu.be/4aV9pzEtx7Uhttp://youtu.be/zzre33lW8cg
View ArticleGrinder Sculpting #7: The Finishing Continues
I decided to go with just the tung oil finish on this one. I may wax and buff it at the end, I’ll wait to see if it needs it or not. I have pictures of the second and third coats here. I gave each coat...
View ArticleLayered epoxy inlay #7: Correcting My Mistake
When I left you last time I had created a big problem by putting to much paint in my epoxy mix. Now I get to scrape it all out. Since it is still gummy I figured it would just clog up the bit on my...
View ArticleChair Restoration Part 1.
Hi all, Hope life is good. Heres a short video of me restoring a chair I was hired to do.In part 1 I will be taking apart the chair and getting it ready for part 2 which is sanding.Enjoy.....
View ArticleFREY WOODWORKING INC. What we do???
Hi all, Hope lifes good. Here’s a short Video of my company, FWI. What we do.Enjoy.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rlerRdXPJY&feature=channel_video_title If you have a second click on the ads. I...
View ArticleMany Thanks to all.... #1: Many thanks to all
I have been woodworking off an on since 1987. I found this site through my web brouser AN AWESOME site with lots of info ideas for the shop, projects, and great advise, ect. Most web sites I have been...
View ArticleGun Stock Carving # 3 #2: The finish
Today started pretty much like most days do…. a couple of cups of coffee then its off to see what I can get into.As I was drinking the first cup, the eyes started opening up and I began to think about...
View ArticleMilling Problems
Hello Peoples, I know Iv’e asked this question before, maybe a couple of times but I need to ask it again, thanks for your understanding. I am trying to mill out my fourth load ” for this project” of...
View ArticleHow can I buy a New Cabinet Saw for only $20? #4: Barn Fresh 1953 Delta Bandsaw
I was coming back from a job in Wrightwood, Ca. thinking about what I was going to do this weekend when I spotted what looked to be the top of a Delta Band saw in a yard. It was covered with a tarp...
View ArticleHouse number
I am just starting to educate myself and learn about woodworking. This house number (can you guess the numbers?) is my first project. It is done with using a coping saw and a sander. I do not have much...
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