Woodworking Hobbyists

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... 2 years ago

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. 3 years ago

Has anyone thought about or is doing any new wood projects for 2021? 4 years ago

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... 5 years ago

looking to see if there are any woodworkers out in the OC 5 years ago

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... 9 years ago

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... 7 years ago

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.... 7 years ago

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. 13 years ago