I've been working on some new projects that require colors that don't occur in nature, or tend to fade over time. I could not find them at Constantine's, my usual source, so I tried to find a place that carried them.
I'm pleased to report that my search located a site that sells dyed veneer in colors that are absolutely eye-popping, like pink, plum, and two gorgeous shades of blue. I've already used the blue for a holiday project that should be appearing in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, but also have some laminations planned out that will combine yellowheart and purpleheart with some of the new dyed veneer for a project I can't wait to start.
The pricing, customer service, and packaging were all first-rate, and I'm happy to recommend B&B Rare Woods as a good source to consider.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Fox Chapel Open House
Just returned from the Open House, held at the Rough and Tumble museum in Kinzers, PA. For a first time at a new location, it worked out very well.
There were 80 classes given (40 each day, repeated), which was certainly an ambitious undertaking. I enjoyed giving my bowl classes, despite the competition from tractors and farm machinery that kept passing by my tent. It was great meeting people from the scroll saw forum, and also people who have followed me online and have seen my videos. I also had a chance to meet John Nelson, whose excellent beginner's book taught me how to use the scroll saw.
But now that that's behind me, it's time to move forward and see how much I can accomplish before next winter. Wood has been bought, a new supply of veneer has been ordered, and several projects are already in the planning stage. I can look forward to many months of working comfortably in my shop and the opportunity to get a few more videos out, as well as enjoying other activities that take advantage of the lovely warm weather!
There were 80 classes given (40 each day, repeated), which was certainly an ambitious undertaking. I enjoyed giving my bowl classes, despite the competition from tractors and farm machinery that kept passing by my tent. It was great meeting people from the scroll saw forum, and also people who have followed me online and have seen my videos. I also had a chance to meet John Nelson, whose excellent beginner's book taught me how to use the scroll saw.
But now that that's behind me, it's time to move forward and see how much I can accomplish before next winter. Wood has been bought, a new supply of veneer has been ordered, and several projects are already in the planning stage. I can look forward to many months of working comfortably in my shop and the opportunity to get a few more videos out, as well as enjoying other activities that take advantage of the lovely warm weather!
Sunday, May 4, 2014
New glue
Had to give Nexabond glue a try for gluing on loops. It's touted as a next generation CA glue, with a curing method that uses the salts found naturally in wood.
The glue set up quickly and held well on my sample loops. However, I was concerned about shear strength, so I tugged on a loop to see what would happen. I was relieved when the loop broke but the glue bond held.
Too expensive for general use, but when speed and strength is needed, it looks like a good product to have around.
The glue set up quickly and held well on my sample loops. However, I was concerned about shear strength, so I tugged on a loop to see what would happen. I was relieved when the loop broke but the glue bond held.
Too expensive for general use, but when speed and strength is needed, it looks like a good product to have around.
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