Well I think I got my hand somewhat around turning a Inlay Bowl. I got a lovely peace of walnut that I turned in to a key bowl for my wife. She wanted something we could drop our keys in when we walk into the house. I used epoxy and crushed white marble to achieve […]
My Woodshop
This is my 3 car My Woodshop / Garage workshop. I realy like it and it serves the purpose for now. Once I get more consumed by woodworking I will change it up a little. For now I am on a steep learning curve. I have all the basic for now and will hopefully upgrade as […]
Sunday Bird House Project
My son came to me this morning just after 6 and told me his bird need a house, I replayed well get them one witch he replayed – we need to build one Daddy. Sunday Bird House Project, there was some leftover fence board in the shop from the gate I build a year ago […]
My First Big Bowl
My First Big Bowl was a challenge by it self, the blank was not balanced and it caused some concern when I started with this. I started with a very slow speed just to balance the blank first and once I achieved that I mounted it to my chuck. I oiled the bowl regularly during the […]
Rare Woods
My Rare woods package arrived, got some Rhodesian Teak and Tambotie, thought I,ll share my find and there news letter. I was looking high and low for some new wood and was very lucky to find this. Very happy so far with what i got..
Turning Progress
Today was a very productive day, got some turning Progress. I had a some time to ruff turn my big black walnut blank and put it on the shelve to dry completely. There also was some time to finish my walnut root bowl and the small cherry bowl. I’m still improving my skill set with […]
Woodworking Art
I have been reading a lot about Greene & Greene lately and my view is woodworking art and craft ia all ones seemless item.I have gotten a couple of green and green books that displays the extraordinary style the two Brothers had. Currently I’m Reading Greene & Greene Creating a Style and i must say […]
Wooden Mallet
My first turning project I tried out my Laguna lathe and the thing is just a beauty. Well i think it would be great thou when i actually get some skill with the thing. I have bought a couple of turning blanks from http://www.turningblanks.net and received them the other day. Their was some spindle and […]
Mobile Woodshop
Hi, Just read about this mobile woodshop. I think this is a great idea to keep kids engage and keep interest in the trade alive in the younger generation. This is a great idea. http://willieswoodshop.com/ Insert from his website… Welcome to Willie’s Woodshop Since 1985, Stephen Willner (Willie) has been working in a classroom and […]
Shop Wiring
Most of my Power Tools is 220v and my shop is only lined with 110v. So I visited the county building office to get me self a electric permit. I needed to upgrade the Shop Wiring and install 220V for all my power tools in the shop. I have to do a panel upgrade and […]