Woodworking and carpentry thread - Page 36

masraum · 08-16-2024, 08:59 AM

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I'm not sure where I got the pic.. maybe this thread? but this a cool magnetic knife holder

That's pretty cool. I do like the magnetic knife holders.

TimT · 08-17-2024, 03:08 PM

I spent a few hours working on my table today... The last few weeks have been disgustingly hot and humid so I slacked...

About 2 hours and many discs of sandpaper... and its almost ready for finish coat

If you mist the wood/epoxy with alcohol you get the idea what it will look like with the finish coat of epoxy...

I'm getting close....

I am one dusty muther right now

masraum · 08-17-2024, 03:11 PM

Nice! Can't wait for shots of the finished product!

LEAKYSEALS951 · 03:29 PM

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I am one dusty muther right now

I spent last night going down a YT rabbithole on Hatteras island in NC.

I couldn't tell which one was which at first. I think you've nailed it!Great work!

edit- also reminds me of Fuerteventura where American Star got beached.

TimT · 08-20-2024, 03:46 PM

I spent a few hours today cleaning up the bottom of the table...

If the resin on the bottom isn't cleaned up enough.. the table wont be see through..

So.. I went through the whole sanding regimen... 80 > 320 grit in steps..

I think what I planned to be the bottom of the table has more character than the top..

A little bump on the learning curve, and something to file away..

gregpark · 08-22-2024, 03:17 PM

Final coat of finish drying down today. I dropped a few Ponderosa Pines (yellow pine) 35 years ago and let the logs sit on the ground to blue up a bit before I milled it into flooring. I was careful during install to not put blue boards side by side. After 35 years it was definitely due for a sand and re finish. That's the beauty of wood, it can be reborn again

rwest · rwest's Garage

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Originally Posted by gregpark

Final coat of finish drying down today. I dropped a few Ponderosa Pines (yellow pine) 35 years ago and let the logs sit on the ground to blue up a bit before I milled it into flooring. I was careful during install to not put blue boards side by side. After 35 years it was definitely due for a sand and re finish. That's the beauty of wood, it can be reborn again

That’s beautiful Greg!

masraum · 08-22-2024, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gregpark

Final coat of finish drying down today. I dropped a few Ponderosa Pines (yellow pine) 35 years ago and let the logs sit on the ground to blue up a bit before I milled it into flooring. I was careful during install to not put blue boards side by side. After 35 years it was definitely due for a sand and re finish. That's the beauty of wood, it can be reborn again

Wow, beautiful!

gregpark · 08-22-2024, 03:30 PM

Thanks. This is the downstairs floor at my mountain cabin. I'm getting too old for refinishing floors, this will be the last time. I have a great finish guy I use for flooring jobs I sell. He would have done it for me but it's 150 miles from where we live and I figured I'll do it myself one more time.

masraum · 08-22-2024, 03:53 PM

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Thanks. This is the downstairs floor at my mountain cabin. I'm getting too old for refinishing floors, this will be the last time. I have a great finish guy I use for flooring jobs I sell. He would have done it for me but it's 150 miles from where we live and I figured I'll do it myself one more time.

One last time is good when it's yours.

Something that I just bought. 3" timber slick. I've wanted one since I realized that 2.5' long 2-4" wide chisels were a thing.
Because when you need a chisel AND you're in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.

gregpark · 08-22-2024, 04:40 PM

Hey, I've got one of those! I don't think I know anyone else who does until now. I've actually used it on occasion but it's mostly wall decor at the cabin. I love the pitted patina on mine. I have no idea how old it is

masraum · 08-22-2024, 04:45 PM

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Hey, I've got one of those! I don't think I know anyone else who does until now. I've actually used it on occasion but it's mostly wall decor at the cabin. I love the pitted patina on mine. I have no idea how old it is

Very nice, and 3.5"!

gregpark · 08-22-2024, 04:59 PM

The slick was used mostly by boat builders back in the day. Check out this 2' iron gouge I have. It's even older than the slick. I've been told around 200 years old. I have a weakness for hand tools pre electricity. I have a bunch

masraum · 08-22-2024, 05:43 PM

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The slick was used mostly by boat builders back in the day. Check out this 2' iron gouge I have. It's even older than the slick. I've been told around 200 years old. I have a weakness for hand tools pre electricity. I have a bunch

Very cool. I had heard that slicks were mostly boat building and a bit of timber construction of buildings. It's shocking that something that big isn't used with a hammer but is just pushed with the body.

I recently purchased a screw arm plow plane that came with 15 cutters. I've been wanting one for a while.

I've got a 1/2" reverse ogee molding plane on the way so I can make molding for door stops that matches what's in our place where someone has put modern molding in.

I've also got a few other wooden planes, a match set 3/4" TnG, plus a screw arm planking plane (large, adjustable tongue), and another pair of TnG planes marked 8/8, plus a couple other random wooden planes. I've got a slew of old cast iron planes, braces, breast drills, chisels. I have to stop myself from spending more money on old tools.

gregpark · 08-22-2024, 06:13 PM

If these items bring you joy I don't see it as a waste of money. I just hope at least one of my grandkids or future great grandkids will appreciate these relics from a slower and very different time

masraum · 08-22-2024, 06:32 PM

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If these items bring you joy I don't see it as a waste of money. I just hope at least one of my grandkids or future great grandkids will appreciate these relics from a slower and very different time

Agreed. If it gives you joy, then enjoy. It is a shame if the next generations don't care. What's even worse is when they just throw stuff in the trash.