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Bamboo lumber

It seems there is a new type of bamboo lumber that crate and barrel are using for some of their furniture. It looks qui...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by rbaynes
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by rbaynes

FS: Powermatic 719A mortiser in Dallas

Powermatic floor standing (enclosed base) 1 Horse-power mortiser. Includes: mobile base; 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" & 3/4" c...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by luff314
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by luff314

Free Wood Handbook

A free Wood Handbook published by the USDA Forest Service Laboratory is avail for download (PDF 14.3 MB)..... It's a ve...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by hillpounder
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by hillpounder

Weaving a lattice

Anyone have any suggestions on how to glue this up once you've cut and fit the joints? What if the wood is relatively in...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by JayPique
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by JayPique

pitch pine cabinet in a humid bathroom??

We are thinking of using an antique pitch pine locker as a cupboard in a relatively humid (poorly ventilated) bathroom....
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by p.stock
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by p.stock

Plans or picture for a small sliding couch table

My wife would like me to make a small table that can sit on the floor and be used like a TV tray but with only one supp...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by creekbuster
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by creekbuster

moisture meter.

I looking for a good moisture meter for wood and have decided on pinless model but that's only half the problem from wh...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by creekbuster
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by creekbuster

15" planer

I am planning on upgrading my 12" planer to a 15" and want to keep it under $2000. The Powermatic 15" spiral head looks...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by akransom
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by akransom

Sawsmith BY Shopsmith

I have a Shopsmith Sawsmith table saw (short lived production of a sort of table/radial arm saw). I find using this saw...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by lobomikem38
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by lobomikem38

sliding dovetails

Working on some cabinets where I want to use sliding dovetails -- this will be my first attempt. Got the basics down bu...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sam_spam_cat
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by sam_spam_cat

Shelf ideas

My wife would like me to build an entertainment center that has 2 1/2 to 3 inch shelves and supports. I thought I would...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by matt.vredenburg
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by matt.vredenburg

Hook & Loop sandpaper frustration

I have a Bosch variable speed ROSander and love it. Problem is, it's hook & loop and the sandpaper loses its grip and f...
17 comments posted 21yrs
posted by whwoodworking
17 comments posted 21yrs posted by whwoodworking

She's got legs

Decent curves and fine legs: http://home.earthlink.net/~nateperkins1/Woodworking/projects/buffet/ogee_feet.jpgor the sa...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by n_perkins2003
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by n_perkins2003

Woodworking Meets Drug Design

Stumbled on this web page. Pretty cool stuff. http://www.tamu.edu/biograph/MOS/aspirin.htm
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posted by .
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Birds eye maple = PIA

First time using this stuff. I think the scraper was invented for BEM. Planed 'em down and the inside of the "eyes" jus...
6 comments posted 21yrs
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