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fjf1329 · **Joined:** Sun Apr 12, 09 6:28 pm **Posts:** 20

A big thank you all for all the info here. I'm an old timer that just took an interest in woodworking. I recently brought some chisels that were given to me to a sharpening shop. When I began to use them I realized they weren't really sharp. I began lurking and learning here. I bought some oil stones and tried to do it myself. ( I was going to buy one of those angle guide rolly things but I took Tommy's advise) I began to sharpen one of the chisels I had sharpened but I couldn't shave arm hair with. In twenty minutes it was like a razor! I even saw the wire on the stone.

I will add that I am in awe

of the craftmanship on display here from so many people.

Jefferson · **Posted:** Sun Apr 12, 09 7:22 pm

Welcome aboard fjf, & congrats on the chisels.

Where ya from?

Rick

fjf1329 · **Joined:** Sun Apr 12, 09 6:28 pm **Posts:** 20

I am in north central Florida.

Jefferson · **Posted:** Mon Apr 13, 09 10:56 am

fjf1329 wrote:

I am in north central Florida.

That's cool, Bruce (Wood Rat) is from Florida too, as well as some others.

So, what's on the agenda woodwork wise?

Rick

fjf1329 · **Joined:** Sun Apr 12, 09 6:28 pm **Posts:** 20

It's been a big month for me Rick. I am trying my first piece of furniture, a small Shaker style end table. Trying to save s few buck on wood so it is in poplar and I'll have is finished in black lacquer. If that works I'll try it again in cherry. I just ordered a router table that will fit into the table saw. So we'll see where this takes me.
I honestly never thought I would ever actually try to build a piece of furniture. Have you been doing this long?

TOMMY MAC · **Posted:** Mon Apr 13, 09 7:56 pm

whats the router for??...poplar is fine...you could milk paint it too..check out some of the step stools that ae milk painted...prety sweet...you know..i never thought i would make furniture either...if you stick to it and stay on point ask questions and be willing to stay on the learning curve as long as it takes....you can build anything...look at me..i didnt know anything about this craft until 1999....its all good ...i got a pile of mistakes as tall as me...and i know i will have more to come ...i hope....it means i am stretching my abilities :mrgreen:

or not thinking... :lol:

fjf1329 · **Joined:** Sun Apr 12, 09 6:28 pm **Posts:** 20

I wanted a router table for a while and the kids got me a PC router for Christmas. I think it is easier to use in a table at least for some things. So it really isn't for anything special right now.

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