ben2008
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Well done. I like it a lot.
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Fortunately for me i have spent most of my adult life in the electronics and computer industry, mostly industrial.and know how things work. I'm a electronics and computer technician by trade. I had my own web site that I maintained myself for many years. However, at 81 years of age I have no interest in Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or any of the social medila outlets available today. Maybe if I was 30/40 years younger things would be different. The Internet and email is all I need at my age.
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Thanks, but I already know that. You should have directed your comment to Savanah West. He's the one having trouble posting. photos, not me. Respectfully Ben
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Sorry, I don't have Instagram and don't plan on having it anytime soon.
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I'm with you. I have a Jet band saw that has sat in the same spot for about 20 years and I have used it about 10/15 times. None in the last 10 years or so. I tried for a short time to scroll with it. I bought a 1/8" blade. Never could get the hang of that thing. It drifted all over the place. probably my fault. Anyway, it's sitting there collecting dust. It does a real good job at that.
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I buy my small drill bits from Mikes Workshop the Flying Dutchman. Mini twist drills $7.25 a dozen. Very reasonable and with free shipping. https://mikesworkshop.com/collections/accessories I have been buying from Mikes for years. He also sells the Flying Dutchman blades with free shipping.
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Yes, I forgot to mention Cherokee. Super fast from CA to MI. I made a mistake in ordering and they fixed it for me a few days later with free shipping. Really friendly folks.
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I can no longer get around and I gave up driving so I have been buying my lumber online for a few years now. I have been buying from various places for the last few years. Ocooch, Rare Woods, eBay, Woodworkers Source and a few others. Just wondering where others buy their wood and are you satisfied with the prices, quality and shipping. I personally like Ocooch as I can get sizes from 1/16" to 3/4" and they usually have a nice selection of domestics and imported wood. Of course you pay for that convenience. Their shipping seems high.
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The person who gave me the hunk of wood expects me to make a fretwork piece from it. He wants something for his desk at work and possible something for his home. A nautical desk clock or something similar to remind him of his dad. I'm going to cut off about 18/19 inches and turn that into smaller pieces of 1/2" thickness. Hopefull I can resaw them on my bandsaw. That will still leave me over 5 feet to make other items. My wife has asked me to do some wall shelves or a small cabinet with glass doors for the dining room. Snack tables for the family room. I also do Intarsia. I can find many uses for this wood besides fretwork.
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I like the Olson # 5 PGT blades for thick oak and other hardwoods. It cuts straight and leaves a nice finished edge.
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Yes I am I'm leaning towards a fretwork wall clock or maybe some shelves for the dining room. I'm not into furniture. I have made a few wall clocks in the last 20 or so years. Gave most all away except this one
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I had one of those for years. I used it quite often. It disappeared a few years ago. Pretty sure it was a family member who is responsible? You know, borrow and never see it again. LOL
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I bought this one about 2 years ago. Don't waste your money. I threw it in the trash. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XDLFP6D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I bought this one about a month ago for $16.00 with tax.. Works great https://www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-71101-Deluxe-Clamp-Quick-Release/dp/B0793RHS45
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Forest blades will also sharpen any blade to original specs.
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I get my blades sharpened at at Forrest. I have 2 of their Woodworker2 blades. They are expensive but also top quality. I also have Freud blades for my table saw and miter saw. I just bought a Freud Rip blade for my table saw. I'm not a professional only a hobbiest. But I believe in buying top quality. If I can't afford it, I just save up until I can. In my experience it pays off in the long run. I have an RBI scroll saw for 29 years and it still runs just fine with zero problems. I also have the 20+ year old Makita compound cut miter saw and finally my table saw is a Jet contractor saw. I have never had an issue with any of them. I have had my share of inferior products through the years. I learned my lesson the hard way. For what you are attempting the 12" DeWalt seems to be your ticket. I have some DeWalt tools and I like them very much. They are top quality and some of them are made in America. I also have Bosch tools. 3 routers a Bosch router table, Bosch sabre saw and palm sander.
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I have both Padouk and Bloodwood on hand and it looks nothing like either of them. But, like I said I really have no clue. I may learn a little more when I actually cut it. I have some experience with bloodwood and it's extremely dense and hard to cut on the scroll saw. Paduak not so much. Thanks for the info.
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My Makita is still quite accurate. The key is securing the wood so it doesn't move. My Makita has a left side hold down clamp built in. I have cut picture frames and have done compund miter cuts with it. Many years ago I watched many videos (VCRs) with Norm Abrams and the New Yankee Workshop. I just followed his advice on how to get accurate cuts wih the miter saw. Are they accurae? I have had no complaints.
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I guess I must just be too dumb to know better. I have been cutting picture frames and compound miter cuts (for cove molding) for about 25/30 years. I started with a cheap Ryobi miter saw then advanced to a Makita compound miter saw with a stand and stops. It has a built in hold down. You must secure the wood to get accurate cuts. I saw Norm Abrams ( New Yankee Workshop) do it many years ago and just followed his advice. Are there other ways to cut picture frames and cove moldings? Yep, and pretty sure they work just fine too. Forgot. This is the saw blade I use on my miter saw. Freud D1090X 90 tooth blade.
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I have a Makita 1013L, 10" slide compound miter saw for about 20 years now. It still runs just like i bought it. I use it mostly for pictiue frames and just simple cutoffs. Replacement parts are still available on the Makita website. https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/LS1013F
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It's tough enough doing fretwork a my age. Beyond my capabilities now. Excellent I wish I had that piece of wood about 15 years ago. I might try something like that table of yours.
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From what I was told it was in an area where there was no shop machinery nearby. I cleaned a small area and it appears to be just dirt and dust that has accumulated for the last 25 years plus. I'm giving it a thorough cleaning with ZEP before I do any sanding. I have face protection (mask) and safety glasses too.
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Agree. I'm one lucky guy.
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Similar story Erv....thanks for sharing. I would say I was very lucky to get a piece of wood like this. Once in a lifetime for me anyway. I forgot to mention, it still has some bark attached to it. The person who gave me this beautiful hunk of wood said he doesn't wan't anything elaborate just something as a reminder for his office. He admired the simple desk clock I made for my wife. He want's something nautical. I thought a lighthouse or something similar. I have 2 projects going now and will finish them first before I tackle this monster. Probably 3 or 4 weeks before I get to it. I'm 81 and not very fast.Haha
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Updated this morning Cleaned it up a bit more. Sanded to 150 grit and splashed some water on it. It is not as red looking as yesterday's picture
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Excellent "White Walnut". Is that actually "Butternut"?
