Women in Woodworking - Women in Woodworking

I have been asked to make some wooden bike fenders for a friend of mine and was wondering if any one had made set or may have an opinion of my plan. What i want to do is make fenders with a curve on the inside( tire side) as well as...

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I just did a small woodburning project and really enjoyed it, including the cutting, shaping and sanding of the wood. I'd like to do more, but I want to make sure I'm working safely, as I have a one-year-old baby and a rental apartment that doesn't have a good workspace...

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Does anyone have any suggestions for how to maximize use of a very small space? I have a 6 x 10 shed that also houses all the garden tools, lawnmower, tiller, etc. I have a small table saw, a scrollsaw, a bandsaw, a miter saw, a big tool chest and...

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Hello all! I make small boxes--meaning everything from 1x2" and to 8x10's. For the smaller boxes, I've searched waay too long to try to find some nicer small size solid brass hinges. Most of the ones in "popular" places [Lee Valley/Woodcraft/HD/Lowes....] seem to be too big, too mass-produced looking, too...

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I just completed a new workbench for my shop and I'm looking for suggestions on finishing it off and placement of dowel pin holes. First let me tell you a little about the bench and what I intend to use it for. The bench was constructed from some very hard and...

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I would like to make a coat rack to sit by my front door. I would like a seat with a shoe rack under it and the coat rack above it. Does anyone have a blue print that fits the description. Thanks in advance. KG...

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I am building a box which will have a slanted lid or roll top closure. Any suggestions would be appreciated! I would also like to find a place to get power strips in bulk. Thanks in advance...

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I am new to this forum and reasonably new to woodworking. My sister has asked me to make a headboard for her bed and she drew up a design that looks a little like something out of the Edward Scissorhands movie. She wants small rails going in multiple...

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You women woodwoodworks may want to take advantage of a new freebie for woodworking equipment to protect your ears. Toolstoday has created a coupon called Free Ear Plugs, which is a coupon for Free Industrial Silicone Ear Plugs Timberline #SE-001 Unit Pack: Poly bag with header card 5 pairs per bag!: ...

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Does anyone have a great idea as to what to do with all the sawdust and shavings produced in the shop? I would love to use it someway...thinking about mixing it with polymer and sculpting...What is a good use for this?...

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I love this guy's use of milk paint and carved surfaces. http://michaelcullendesign.com/ Enjoy! Howard ...

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Does anyone know how the tools from Grizzly Industrial are? I see their ads in most of the woodworking magazines but haven't seen review one and haven't seen them mentioned in any of the equipment test. They have a 13" planer and a 17" bandsaw for what seems to be...

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Hello, > I am new to woodburning. I am also disabled and live on low income. > Why cant I find patterns for wooden spoons? That's all I see is the > celtic design. I want to try and make some for Christmas presents. > Can you help me...

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It's been quite a while since I've posted here. We finally built our new house and I just started layout and wiring my new workshop. I put up 6 - 2' x 2' recessed fluorescent fixtures in the ceiling last night and have started wiring the wall receptacles for my...

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) Department of Art invites applicants for the position of Furniture Design Technician (Req. # 750) with a start date no later than November 16, 2009. This is a 12 month, annually renewable, non-classified staff position with excellent benefits. Continuation will be based...

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Hi Everyone, I'm a new member all the way from Down Under - Australia!! I'm making a garden stool/bench for my daughter's garden and wonder how I should treat the wood as it will be standing out in all sorts of weather? I'm thinking of using turpentine - don't know if you...

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Hi, I am a beginner woodworker. I just recently bought a hand made platform bed (queen sized) for my daughter. It is very sturdy, but the wood and finish is not of great quality. I thought that I might be able to improve the appearance by adding a...

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Just curious to know what everyone is thinking of making for Christmas? I'm hoping to have three or four ice cream scoop handles turned, with the brass hardware from Rockler, for gifts. I've never been very good about that December deadline!...

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Hi Folks I've recently started a new website, Hand Tool Makers, devoted to.... makers of hand tools. It's a directory of people or companies who make hand tools for any sort of craft or trade. Listings are by self referral or by recommendation. For now, I'm just developing the commercial part. No...

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Rockler is getting ready to start a new social feature on its site. It will be a photo/project gallery with content uploaded by customers (or visitors). I'd like to invite members of this forum to be among the first to try this out. When we officially announce the feature and...

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I would like to buy a copy of the above magazine, mine is lost. There is a table in that issue that I have been dying to make. Can somebody help? Thanks....

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I was able to work with Rockler's new Bench Cookies this past weekend, and shot video so you can see them in action. Bench Cookies perform the function of a non-skid routing pad, but also lift the board off the work surface. This is especially useful for bearing guided bits or...

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Hello All, I seem to be having a boat load of trouble getting my bench plane irons square. I am using the Veritas grinding table/jig with a slow speed grinder. I have several plane irons that are all very close to square but one corner always seems to be...

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I have a Porter Cable pad sander that is leaving swirl marks behind. Even if I have new paper and sand with even, straight motions. Any suggestions?...

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Hey all, I have been fortunate enough to be able to test and review Micro Jig's new "Zero Play" miter bars. The review and a link to Micro Jig's video of the "Zero Play" is available free on my website: Review Enjoy, Ralph...

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Hi all. First off, let me say I am thrilled to have discovered this forum. Yes, I am male. No, I am not here to display my woodworking plumage in a fantastical mating dance. (Perhaps I have been watching too much Animal Planet lately?) I love woodworking as both a craft...

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Hey All, I spent some time this weekend posting many of my woodworking articles on my website. You can download the PDF's free! If anyone has or does build from my plans, I would love to see pictures, and hope to post a gallery of them if folks send them along. Enjoy Ralph...

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I being working for many years in the wood industry but I never had the opportunity of learn about painting, sometimes I asked few questions but, because you are not really working on it after few days I forgot what I being told. I would like to learn about the...

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I need some help with the wood work on my old farm house?...

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Woodworkers Journal editor Rob Johnstone lost his wife last night to cancer. I met Maggie at Michael Dresdner's home one summer, and she was a woman who seemed easy to know. She was modest, gracious and sincere, and a great conversationalist. I think those who knew her must feel...

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I have posted a review of Rockler's new Flip Stop. Please feel free to check it out, it is free on my site: Flip Stop Ralph...

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Hey All, If, like me, you have not yet bought an aftermarket miter gauge for your table saw, I have posted plans for building one. These plans feature a fence that can be moved side to side, how to tune your Delta stock gauge, and even how to add Rockler's t-track Flip...

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Good morning- I am into turning as well as furniture and small items like boxes, and am lucky to live in an agricultural area with plenty of orchard wood easily available. One problem in using them is, the old trees have been pruned every year, and have grown in...

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I have added a third video to my "Skill Building" page. It continues my series of jointer videos. Many folks are unaware of how to cut rabbets on their jointer. I went for many years before I was shown how. I hope these videos are helpful, and feel free to spread them...

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Hello My name is Rebecca and i just moved out to Cinncinati Ohio, and could use some help in finding Custom cabinet shops that are hiring for entry level. I have worked in a shop for a couple month but it got to slow they had to let me go, there...

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Here is a small table I've had waiting for me to complete. The 16" tabletops were wider than my Laguna bandsaw could rip, so I tackled the job by hand. It took hours, and many blisters, but never let it be said a piece of wood could defeat me: There is...

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Woodworker's Journal has just posted the next in my router bit series on the web. This one is on using door making bits. I also pointed out the fact that these bits are useful for any sort of frame and panel project. Check it out at: WWJ Ralph...

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Hello Joanna Takes and Don Werden, as well as all old-timers- I fought with your system for some time to allow me to re-register for the forums here, and finally had to register all over again as a new user. I like your new format, and will spend some time...

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Hi - I'm new to this site. Anyone else out there from Massachusetts (or Rhode Island, I'm right on the border)? I've been dabbling in woodworking on and off for about four years, but have recently retired so I plan to spend some quality time with my power...

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Hey all, I have posted another review on my site. I have been using Rockler's EZ-Mark line guides. They help you mark a line for nail or screws like across a cabinet side. Check it out at: EZ-Mark Ralph...

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Treehouse is excited to announce our new woodworking classes starting this May. In the Treehouse woodworking program, students have the opportunity to develop a foundation in woodworking skills by learning to use hand tools and power tools. You will create your own woodcraft and we can promise you will receive...

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Today (Sat the 11th) the local high school choir is coming by my shop to begin the set build for Les Miserables! Not EXACTLY fine furniture making, but should be a fun and rewarding day. Ralph...

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Hey all, I have added a second video to my "Skill Building" page. It shows my prefered method for edge jointing. Edge Jointing Enjoy, Ralph...

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Hi, I'm Heather and new to woodworking. I'm interested in making jigsaw puzzles with a scroll saw...anyone out there doing the same?...

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Hello All, Many of you may not need this, but I have added a "Skill Building" page to my website. The first installment is a short video showing the proper method for face jointing a rough board. It is free to view and please feel free to pass it around to...

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I am interested in learning how to make small furniture (i.e., chair, book shelf, bench, etc.) and was wondering if there was anyone in Charlotte, NC that teaches wood working classes to beginners....

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Hello All, My tool review this month is FastCap's Custom Color Punch Kit. This kit allows you to make your own cover caps in whatever species you happen to be working in! Paul Akers of FastCap has generously given me one of these kits to give away! I will be holding a...

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Hi All, I just wanted to let you know that Delcam are giving free online demonstrations of ArtCAM Insignia 2009 on the Tuesday 24th of March. For those of you that don't know it is Delcam's mid-range CADCAM Software (Computer-aided Design & Manufacturing software) that has been created to...

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Hi All, I thought that you might be interested to know that Delcam are giving free online demonstrations of ArtCAM Express 2009 on Thursday 19th of March. For those of you that don't know it is a Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing software that works with CNC Machines. Basicially it...

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I ask a question in one of my old threads, but I am not sure anyone will read something a month old, so I thought I would start a new category and maybe get an answer. Do Lie-Nielson plane blades work in old Stanley planes? I have been using Hock...

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