Hijack!

[JohnG]

Originally there were #0 through #12. #0 started at .06” diameter and each number went up in increments of .013”. Now you mostly only see #6, 8, 10, 12.

I would guess that the sizes and increments were tied to the tools/equipment they had available at the time it was established, but I haven’t ever heard the real reasoning behind it. 

[Coop]

I have a visual guide that shows the diameter of the screw head and it doesn’t line up with the measurement that I get when I mic mine. I usually buy mine from Lowe’s or HD and that may be the prob. I’ve recently read that some of you buy yours from “ a more reliable source”. In doing so, does this give you a better screw as far as strength and consistency or just a better price? 

[wtnhighlander]

I think a "more reliable source" will probably yield a better quality screw than the places you mentioned, which are generally "more economic sources".

[Tom King]

I think that chart was good when wood screws were made in America like we knew them for a Long time.  Since they've changed to being manufactured in China and packaged in Mexico, they make them like they want to and not like they used to be.

 

[Mark J]

Anybody hear from @Coop?  Lot of weather in his "hood" makin' the news.

[Coop]

Hey Mark, we live on the east side of downtown where usually we’re the ones that get the flooding and power outages if the skies get dark but, not this time. Downtown and surrounding area and the NW side of town got beat up pretty badly though. My son works for the power company and they have been working 16 hour days to restore power to those less fortunate. Thanks for asking. 

[Mark J]

We're glad to hear you guys are all right.   Sorry to hear about the other parts of town, though.

[Coop]

A non woodworking neighbor sent me this. Interesting.

 

[wtnhighlander]

I've seen this guy in a lot of YT 'Shorts', making similar joints. Usually with Festool, though.

[Coop]

It’s been kinda slow here on the forum. Perhaps woodworking has taken hind seat to fall gardening and tomatoes? 

[wtnhighlander]

@Coop, I've had a couple of small projects going, just not journal-worthy. First time using powlonia / kiri(?) wood. Very different, but nice looking. Too bad the project was intended for paint!

[Von]

Yeah, between a parade of viruses, family stuff and volunteer work, my shop is just collecting the boring kinda of dust the last ~6 weeks. I did read the Lost Art Press Workshop Wound Care book and order myself odds and ends to flush out my first aid kit.

[Ron Swanson Jr.]

On 10/2/2024 at 9:36 PM, Coop said:

It’s been kinda slow here on the forum. Perhaps woodworking has taken hind seat to fall gardening and tomatoes? 

I don't know about others but for me the summer lull is over at work and it's back to getting whipped like a rented mule. Long days and long weeks. 

[Chet]

On 10/3/2024 at 5:55 AM, Ron Swanson Jr. said:

lull is over at work and it's back to getting whipped like a rented mule.

I will be calling the SPCA on your behalf.

[legenddc]

On 10/3/2024 at 8:31 AM, Von said:

Yeah, between a parade of viruses, family stuff and volunteer work, my shop is just collecting the boring kinda of dust the last ~6 weeks. I did read the Lost Art Press Workshop Wound Care book and order myself odds and ends to flush out my first aid kit.

Yes. I feel like I've had at least one kid sick with something every other week since school started. Now I want to buy that book and get stocked up. My wife isn't the most level-headed person in situations like that so having things prepared would help.

On 10/3/2024 at 8:55 AM, Ron Swanson Jr. said:

I don't know about others but for me the summer lull is over at work and it's back to getting whipped like a rented mule. Long days and long weeks. 

No kidding. Thankfully my meeting next week was changed from in-person to virtual or else I would have been flying out Sunday and home Thursday night to the UK. 4 AM calls two days in a row next week should be fun. My other work trip later in the month was shortened from Sun-Friday night to Tue-Thur.

Spending a lot of time listening to woodworking podcasts as I shuttle kids around to sports. Was half debating on taking up spoon carving on nice nights while I wait for my daughter at her dance class. Figure it will be dark in a month though. Guess I'll stick to errands and reading during it.

[Coop]

I think I might have found my next project in the December edition of FWW. Not that I need another chair but the uniqueness of the “Walnut Easy Chair with a Slung-Tile Seat” caught my attention. 

[wtnhighlander]

Got a pic, @Coop? I'm not a subscriber, but that chair sounds interesting.

[Coop]

Not exactly the shape of the chair but the back and seat “tiles” that are intriguing.

[RichardA]

On 10/14/2024 at 8:43 PM, Coop said:

I think I might have found my next project in the December edition of FWW. Not that I need another chair but the uniqueness of the “Walnut Easy Chair with a Slung-Tile Seat” caught my attention. 

That chair would be a nice addition to that live edge table you just finished, and won't show us.

[Coop]

On 10/15/2024 at 12:40 PM, RichardA said:

That chair would be a nice addition to that live edge table you just finished, and won't show us.

Great idea. I’ve been a slacker on the table. I did get the figure 8’s installed today and weather permitting, will spray a couple of clear coats tomorrow .

[Chestnut]

Went to visit my parents. Driving down the street i got a bit nostalgic and awed. These ash trees are beautiful but EAB is here and they have at most 5 years left.

Same thing the other direction. Miles of road with a 36" dbh green ash every 50 feet.

[Mark J]

Crying shame to loose all those ash trees.  Sometime soon Ash will be a prized wood like butternut and chestnut.  All you can do at this point is be ready to turn some bowls.

[Coop]

Anyone a “Land Man” fan? Being able to access Paramount +, we have been watching last year’s episodes. If you’re  a fan of “Yellowstone”, it’s obvious that it was written and directed by the same folks. I could certainly do away with the constant F bomb but other than that, I’m hooked. Aside from Marc, Billy Bob is my new hero! 

[B1rdhunter]

On 11/13/2025 at 8:17 PM, Coop said:

Anyone a “Land Man” fan? Being able to access Paramount +, we have been watching last year’s episodes. If you’re  a fan of “Yellowstone”, it’s obvious that it was written and directed by the same folks. I could certainly do away with the constant F bomb but other than that, I’m hooked. Aside from Marc, Billy Bob is my new hero! 

Somebody should remove the F from his keyboards in all of his shows, nobody with any intelligence can swear that much. Sad thing is the stories are interesting.

 

[Coop]

Totally agree!