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Comment on Folk Art Bottlecap Snake by Dave

Dave — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:10:47 +0000

I had them laying around the woodshop and carved them a bit.

Comment on No More Hunting for Tape Measures by Yuko

Yuko — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:24:49 +0000

I’ve been thinking about doing this as well because I sew a lot and it would be great for measuring hems, trims, etc. I wanted to have it done on the side of my index finger but I was told it would fade too much and would not retain enough detail for it to be worth it. I was thinking maybe I could get it done on my wrist but I wanted to know how it worked out for you.

Comment on Mini Circle-Cutting Jig for Bosch Colt Router by the_duck

the_duck — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:11:04 +0000

You are a genius. I actually was working with a similar jig to your first one until the wife asked for many more circles for a project of hers. I ran into problems with the fixed diameters i had already predrilled then stumbled upon this page.

Just finished with my 5th circle of a different size and I’m loving it. Thank you for sharing!

Comment on RVP 1875: A Working Woodworking Museum by Brad Knowles

Brad Knowles — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:07:49 +0000

A couple in St Cloud, MN have this treadle powered lathe they would like to
find a home for. It is a huge thing,
over 8′ tall and built with massive timbers. It was brought over from
Germany by the ancestors of the owner in 1852. It is
thought to have been built in the 1700′s or possibly even the 1600′s.
It is still in working order although hasn’t been actually used for
several years.

The Mockenhaupt’s are in their 80′s and would like to find a home for it
before they pass on. I don’t know what they would want for it but they
seem to indicate that they are more interested in where it would go
rather than monetary value. They would like it to be in a museum
somewhere where it could be on display. It was offered to the American Assn of Woodturners but
they declined as they had no room for it.

The design is very unusual as the operator actually stands inside in
lathe while turning. There is a beam that you rest your rear on, not
actually sitting on but just for support.

I thought you might have some interest in it.

I can send pictures of it but don’t know how to attach them to this response. If I had an actual email address I would be glad to send them.

Brad Knowles

Comment on Folk Art Bottlecap Snake by Eleni

Eleni — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:26:03 +0000

Where did you find the pieces of wood for the head and tail?

Comment on Murals at the Basilica of St. John by Dave

Dave — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:08:26 +0000

Wow, what a difference. Do you know who painted it originally? That’s an amazing transformation.

Comment on A Hammer for Eli by Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:42:17 +0000

That is cool, man. How big is it?

Comment on Creative Pinewood Derby Trophies by td

td — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:44:58 +0000

aces, brother!

Comment on Creative Pinewood Derby Trophies by Mary

Mary — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:39:14 +0000

totally awesome !

Comment on Recycled Fir Built-In Desk by Dave

Dave — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:37:51 +0000

I didn’t make the chair, though I wish I had. It’s a George Nakashima chair I got on eBay a few weeks ago.