Bobby Slack Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hey Marc. Thank you again for creating or putting this community together. I think that one thing we all have in common is "wood". How about creating a section for wood where we discuss our experience with different types of wood? You are in command of this ship so, any decision you take is fine with me. I am a database driven guy and the only reason I suggest this new title is to make it easier to find answers. Why wood? I come from the cabinet business where we use a lot of plywood where movement is not an issue. Starting to work on solid wood changes everything, taking in account for wood movement has really make me study joinery in a whole new way, more pressure ... OK I keep this short, you got the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I'll keep it in mind Bobby. Thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYHump Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hey Marc. Thank you again for creating or putting this community together. I think that one thing we all have in common is "wood". How about creating a section for wood where we discuss our experience with different types of wood? You are in command of this ship so, any decision you take is fine with me. I am a database driven guy and the only reason I suggest this new title is to make it easier to find answers. Why wood? I come from the cabinet business where we use a lot of plywood where movement is not an issue. Starting to work on solid wood changes everything, taking in account for wood movement has really make me study joinery in a whole new way, more pressure ... OK I keep this short, you got the picture. I too would like to see a wood site. I have been using many different types of exoctic woods and would appreciate some help on them. Just the other day I was cutting up some Purpleheart from a nice 8" wide board, cut some 16" lengths and the next day 2 of the boards were so warped I could't use them! From the same length of board! So a "Wood" section for these type problems would be nice. Just my 2 cents Thanks, NYHump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Screamer Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I agree. There is so many different wood species available to us. And to be honest, I am fascinating about all the wood that is available to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Banquer Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Being a total newbie to woodworking, having a section of the forum devoted to just wood would be a great help to me if others with the wood knowledge contributed. Jon Banquer San Diego, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabo Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I think a wood topic would be great. I love talking and reading about all types of wood. Which wood works best ect. ZABO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutabagared Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I agree. I think it's worthy of a separate category. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddlermike Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Isn't 16 different forums enough, though? I would think if you had a question about wood it would be posted here in the general woodworking forum. Wood is about as general a topic to woodworking as there is. Take the power and hand tools, joinery, finishing, turning, shops, designing and planning out of the general discussion and you don't have much more than wood to talk about here in the general forum. Just my $0.02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Well I reserve the right to change my mind, , but for now I think we might stick with Wood being part of the general category. Its hard to know exactly where to draw the line, but the forum is already getting to the point where the home page is a giant list. So I think we might just put this one on the back burner for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Isn't 16 different forums enough, though? Satellite/cable have 150+ channels each and we only have 16?!? Man-up. I still say we should subdivide the power-tool forum into regions based on where they were manufactured. The new Shops subforum needs subdivision into Basement, Detached, Garage, Commercial, and Vic's-Freaking-Warehouse. There might be a need for an Apartment Shop subforum, but we seem to have lost Kenneth since the move to forum 3.0 (a loss). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Slack Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I did not know we get to vote, all I have to say is that was posted at the beginning. Our friend Marc commands this ship. Satellite/cable have 150+ channels each and we only have 16?!? Man-up. I still say we should subdivide the power-tool forum into regions based on where they were manufactured. The new Shops subforum needs subdivision into Basement, Detached, Garage, Commercial, and Vic's-Freaking-Warehouse. There might be a need for an Apartment Shop subforum, but we seem to have lost Kenneth since the move to forum 3.0 (a loss). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 We don't need a forum on my little hole in the wall and WHERE DID Kenneth go? Did someone forget to tell him the family was moving again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 This is from my current project. Prior to finding this at my local mill on my last trip, I always thought of Birch as strictly a secondary wood. But, I found these examples that I'm using for a cradle. The base will be walnut. I'm still working on that design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 This is from my current project. Prior to finding this at my local mill on my last trip, I always thought of Birch as strictly a secondary wood. But, I found these examples that I'm using for a cradle. The base will be walnut. I'm still working on that design. Every wood has its moments. 'cept MDF. Very nice Birch pieces. Third one is kinda appropriate for a cradle; will remind the kid of its more recent "home" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Every wood has its moments. 'cept MDF. Very nice Birch pieces. Third one is kinda appropriate for a cradle; will remind the kid of its more recent "home" Lol! You're a very bad man;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Lol! You're a very bad man;o) You will now always see that in the cradle. They'll think you're laughing at the kid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddlermike Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 ok.... you're right, Vic's-freaking-wharehouse does deserve his own forum, if just for us to express our shop envy. I'll give in. I would like the Neanderthal forum to be further subdivided into plane manufacturer forums - Stanley, Sargent, Keen Kutter, Record, Union, and - of course - "all things Millers Falls" forum. You can lump those silly LN planes in an "ugly bronze planes" forum somewhere. As for the birch, there's wood porn and then there's wood porn. Sorry Bobby, don't take it personal. we're just having a little fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Lol! You're a very bad man;o) Thank god, that panel gets cut in half today! LOL! I sent Gretchin these pics last night. I hope she doesn't see the same thing. I'm thinking my best friend, her husband Joe, will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Slack Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Vic. I never used birch but some say is a perfectly fine wood for a bench top. Probably when I build mine, I will use it. At the same time, since my first bench will never be perfect I am considering doing my first bench with big timber. I know a log cabin builder in Colorado and probably I could get some free wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Vic. I never used birch but some say is a perfectly fine wood for a bench top. Probably when I build mine, I will use it. At the same time, since my first bench will never be perfect I am considering doing my first bench with big timber. I know a log cabin builder in Colorado and probably I could get some free wood. I'm in love with these pieces of Birch. My sawyer has a good eye for grain in logs and I've found some really nice boards at his place. As far as a hand tool bench, I plan on using wood I purchased over 15 years ago that was originally a 100 year old barn in Eastern Oregon. It's extremely dense red fir. I think timbers would work well, too, as long as they are dry. The only thing I think you'll want to be careful of is orientation, to make sure you've designed for movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 My very first piece of "real" furniture was made from a heavily figured piece of birch. I found out what "figured" was when I applied the stain and it appeared striped from top to bottom. I was a little taken aback and thought it looked cool so I left it. After some research, I realized it was just a figured wood. But it was birch and it sure was beautiful! Nice stock there Vic. As for Kenneth, he's going through some personal stuff and I believe he's just very busy right now on top of it. I'm sure he'll be back when the time is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Slack Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Vic ... you had to bring the movement word Since I don't like to do the same job twice, probably I will end up buying lumber and in Colorado I will take the chance with the leftover wood from my log cabin. I'm in love with these pieces of Birch. My sawyer has a good eye for grain in logs and I've found some really nice boards at his place. As far as a hand tool bench, I plan on using wood I purchased over 15 years ago that was originally a 100 year old barn in Eastern Oregon. It's extremely dense red fir. I think timbers would work well, too, as long as they are dry. The only thing I think you'll want to be careful of is orientation, to make sure you've designed for movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Vic ... you had to bring the movement word Since I don't like to do the same job twice, probably I will end up buying lumber and in Colorado I will take the chance with the leftover wood from my log cabin. I'd definitely consider the timbers for the structure, and it would probably be fine for the top as long as you resaw it and use as much straight grain as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hola! I stuck my foot in the door and reserved "Kenneth" but haven't been able to get back into the swing of things (still) for several reasons. I did look for "Shopless" at one point and assumed that Marc was still working on that part. *tapping foot* Great to be back in touch with you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglySteve Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I'd also like to see a section devoted to wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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