"Greg Novosad's work is obviously astonishing. Would you enhance this article by going into the techniques? I am essentially interested in his use of a laser. This is the first I've heard about using a laser in inlay work." – David Brannam |
The term "old iron" is one that warms the heart of many diehard woodworkers who feel that the venerable cast-iron behemoths of former days represent the golden age of machinery manufacture. Though loving them is one thing, keeping them running is quite another. Luckily for us, there is a pair of websites, both called "Old Woodworking Machines," where we can learn about them, buy and sell them, or even just chat with others who share our mania. To get the lowdown on the origins and workings of the two sit... |
What grit is 'A' grade plywood sanded to from the factory?
Where can I get machine parts for old tools?
I doubt that Zinsser® SealCoat™, which you mentioned in a previous answer, is available in New Zealand. Can you describe the characteristics of this product so that I can find a locally available substitute? |
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"I grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin," Rich Soborowicz recounted when I asked him how he got into woodworking. "On a farm, you're always fixing things and doing things with your hands. I remember watching my dad take green wood and bend it into a rake, and [I] found it amazing." |
Spraying paint or finish is known as one of the easy and fast methods of applying a finish. With the Power Paint Sprayer (model SSP100), Ryobi has added some features that they claim will make it even easier. |
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"I like to think that I can sharpen hand scrapers, but the truth is that, despite my best efforts to do it right, they never seem to work very well. I mean, I get by, but it's not really satisfying the way I believe it should be. I start out filing flat, then smoothing with a stone, then burnishing with a special hard steel designed for the job. Still, only fair. What am I not doing right?" – Eliot |
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