OC Walnut desk I just finished. (imgur.com)
Walnut desk with Osmo Polyx.
OC What are some less-obvious items that you must have in your shop?
I'm very new to woodworking and I'm focusing on learning how to use hand tools. I'm slowly acquiring more tools and setting up my workshop, but I just know that there will be something super useful that I haven't thought about, and won't realise that I need it until I actually need it....
Recipe Box - African Mahogany with Maple Accents
OC I hate to be that guy, but anyone have guesses on what kind of wood this is?
OC My first dovetail join
OC A recently made screwdriver
OC Bottle Opener with Japanese Maple Handle
OC Maple burl and wenge box. (imgur.com)
Maple burl and wenge box with brusso hardware, flocking lining, and Osmo PolyX finish.
I'm trying to help this new woodworking spot get off the ground, so here's a woodworking project that's a little non-typical
Regarding the future of Reddit and /r/woodworking (reddit.com)
Dust extractors?
I'm looking for a better dust extraction system than my old shopvac, ideally with a hepa filter. I'd like something that's easy to move around and gets most of the dust. Any recommendations, or warnings about what not to get?
OC I made a vase for my girlfriend for our anniversary
OC Walnut and white oak fountain pen chest
Loose tenon mortiser
It's Grillin' Season, so I made a Grillin' Table
OC Does Liquid Hide Glue fill gaps?
I’m repairing a chair and the joints are a bit on the loose side. I was hoping to try Titebond liquid hide glue to put it back together for the long open time and to make future repairs easier. Does anyone know if hide glue fills gaps better than pva? I know epoxy is usually the go-to for gap filling but I’d rather give...
This pine tree in my yard partially collapsed. Probably have to take the rest down. Can I make anything out of it?
OC Paul Sellers Style Winding Sticks
Some Pens - Cocobolo, Cedar, and Olive (imgur.com)
Since we aren't really big enough for a separate turning magazine yet, here's some pens I turned.
OC Stool From Reclaimed Materials
OC Cherry chair (imgur.com)
Cherry chair I made awhile ago. Finish is Osmo PolyX.
OC Large memory box (imgur.com)
Large memory box I made for a friend a couple years ago. Maple and walnut with inlaid dovetails. Finish was a wipe on danish oil blend.
OC Memories box (imgur.com)
Memories box made out of sapele and ebony. The inside is lined with flocking.
OC Douglas Fir dining room table
OC What should I use over a water based polyurethane stain to make my project shiny and smooth?
I am working on a project made of African mahogany. It’s a wall mount for our guitars that will stay indoors. I have a water based polyurethane stain. I’m going for a darker stain. I’ve put a layer on my test piece and it’s a nice color and spreads on well but it has no shine. From what I understand, more layers with...