Woodworking Hobbyists
For those of us who like to putter around in our workshops creating works of art. Why not showcase some of your work?
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Discussions
After the place closed down where I worked I managed to acquire some of the woodworking machines off them so I am looking forward to warmer weather to start using them naked and producing parts for sale and restoration of railway coaches/wagons in...
We just bought a new home. With a 900 sq ft work shop for me. Even a restroom with a shower. Still unpacking and placing things in the home. And working on setting up my shop.
Has anyone thought about or is doing any new wood projects for 2021?
I started wood carving many years ago, always carving a nude. I started a new one the other day. The hardest bit is roughing out the block of wood (in this case a log). After 3 days it is just starting to look like the naked lady which will...
I'm fairly new to woodworking. I got a Shopsmith a couple of years ago and have enjoyed learning to make several items in wood since then. I am almost always nude while doing this, so I'm glad to see this group. So far, I've built a few...
I cut an ash tree down a couple of days ago and immediately started to make a chair from the split sections. Ash is an awesome wood to work. It splits great and turns wonderfully on the pole lathe. The free moisture in the wood is much less than...
Turning on the pole lathe is a great way to learn turning or increase your turning skills. Pole lathe work is so different from a power lathe. It is quite,had tons of torque and the feeling of the shavings coming off a sharp tool is mesmerizing....
Has anyone here ever made a stitch and glue boat? I'm thinking of building a small sailboat this summer and people (My brother)tell me that's the way to go.