new2woodwrk

I like this idea, but I don't think I have enough room to hang up the pieces - I am going to look though and confirm Thanks for the suggestion

Normally I do not paint most of my work - there are pieces here and there that get a specific color either dipped or brushed, or a stain here and there, but not much more than that. However, we are working on a new item x3. Each unit has 13 pieces to it before putting it together. I am currently painting 4 sides of one of them (Front/Back/edges x 2) with Krylon X2 white followed by clear spray acrylic. But it seems like there is a better way and I haven't been able to get to it. I paint one side, let dry turn over and paint other side x 13 pieces! I'm painting more of my hands than some of the pieces LOL Any suggestions on a more effective way of painting 13 pieces, all 4 sides? I do have spray guns but that doesn't seem any better an alternative to a spray can which I can just throw away when I'm done. Thoughts? Thanks as always in advance

I don't consider not finishing the back of a piece half *ssed - sorry! I have a limited edition Giclee on canvas by a very well known artist whose frame is "half *ssed"! To each his own.

I have purchased hardwood samples - they came in a box and were less than 3 ft long. I have however, purchased plywood online and it came on a truck with a lift and forklift to remove. Just before I found my local mill, I looked into purchasing lumber online from mills. The price was reasonable as long as I was willing to wait for a full load to go to shipment. They minimized shipping costs by loading a full flat bed so shipping was very reasonable - as I remember it was less than $50 for 160 board ft (12x16 boards planed) If I remember correctly these were mills around the Virginia area - it's been awhile and I no longer have the links - sorry

Thanks all, great stuff this... While I may or may not agree with most, the cupping/warping is a valid concern. However, if you have any commercial grade or fine art works, take a look at the back of the art/frame. More often than not there is a sheet of paper or other material covering the back edge to edge. If you remove a small area of that paper, you will notice the frame is not as finished as the front on some. There is definitely a finish of sorts, to arrest any weathering of the frame and art work, but it is more often than not, a lessor finish as the front.

As always I'm not with the "crowd" I prefer the black myself but both look great

Geez, you always do such nice work! Love the color selections

I've had a discussion with another scroller about finishes on pieces that are hung - wall hanger, portraits, picture frames etc. So my question is: If/when you make these items and apply your finish, do you make the finish on the back of the item (the part against the wall) as equal quality to the part that is not against the wall? Thanks as always in advance.

Nicely done. Question about your process... You cover the front with a double layer of packing tape, then at the end, you run the item through your planer to take off the packing tape? Couldn't you either Peel/sand or heat the tape off? My concern would be to cut too much off the front since you've already planed the back. Thanks in advance

We've been asked if we make anything other than animal puzzles and wall hangers. Besides the lamps and clocks and now signs, we've decided to add some limited edition art work. We've so far done 5 different items which we made 3 of each except the Beach Lady - she's a single item. The frames and backing on these items feature a pine frame and a salvaged door backing both made from re-claimed wood from various Hurricane Michael pieces retrieved and donated after the storm. Some of the frames feature an Ogee edge, some are Chamfered and some are simple squared off. There are a few that have been stained but they're not done yet. Because there is only so much of this wood, we're offering it as a limited edition item and we're looking for a local charity to which we can donate some of the proceeds. Anyway, thanks as always in advance

LOL, I'm almost giddy about it but I finally made an outfeed "table" for my table saw. I've been putting this off for years now, mostly because I wasn't sure how I wanted to make it, and I didn't want to drill holes into my table saw - heck the thing cost $500 and I'm NOT going to drill holes in it! I also don't have any more room for more carts in the shop. BUT, I had an epiphany... I have a cart that I have a small pancake compressor on but I never added the handle. I also had a table top I made for the trailer which I only used once. Put 1 unfinished cart + 1 unused table top + 1 clamp and VOILA!!! I have a rolling outfeed table on the compressor cart! And best of all it just so happens to be 1/16" below the edge of my table saw LOL - too much! Here are a few pics - sorry for they blurry, not sure why I can't take decent pics anymore - must be my shaking hands Thanks as always in advance for reading

I just put a piece of acrylic on my top with dbl sided tape and drilled a hole. Simple, easy peezy!

Oh you poor soul, how will you ever get over it Feel free to send some to me, I'll use it!

Nicely done. Is that on this site? I'm not seeing that pattern nor do I see a "Pirate area" which I have been looking for

Every stand I've made for my shop is on wheels including the scroll stand! I use 4 lockable wheels on all the stands. Makes my shop very flexible!