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[quote="jg300da"] using expensive and rare wood is no way to learn new techniques in joinery. [quote] All of the sarcasm and condescension aside I stand by a comment in my earlier post. Now we could argue about whether or not nailing a plain face frame onto a simple square box, as in the c...

I have no idea what the academy's idea of "fine cabinetry" is, nor do I know the skill level of each of the attendees. The point is that Nick made sarcastic remarks about the opinion I was voicing to another member, a member who privately thanked me for the advice. Further Nick is constant...

Too funny Nick....I must admit you have quite the wit. I was wondering, with such a lengthy resume, why is it you are here online begging Shopsmith customers for ways to save your job? Surely with your level of expertise and daunting skills you'd have thought of a dozen ways to right that sinking sh...

Looks like you're cavalier about reading also. Read it again, QUARTERSAWN White Oak.

http://www.woodply.com/turningblocks.htm

Seeing as how your thread title is "About the Wood" I applaud your desire to seek out the proper wood species for this style of project. I believe it's important in this type of work or when making a reproduction piece that you stay true to the type of wood historically used. IMO it will g...

If this is your first woodworking project then I would suggest something a bit less demanding. As a long-time woodworking instructor, I strongly disagree. If Mission furniture has taken your fancy, pursue it. Something simpler may not be nearly as as challenging or as soul-satisfying. "A man's...

If this is your first woodworking project then I would suggest something a bit less demanding. White oak is not an inexpensive wood and the type of joinery called for in a Mission style piece requires skills that the average begining woodworker may not have. If you feel you're up to it then by all m...

Specifically quarter sawn white oak known for it's distinctive rays and flecks. Many good woodworking magazines have ads showing where this wood can be purchased. Also, research the proper finishing materials and techniques to highlight the woods unique characteristics. Mission furniture is also hig...

Dusty, That is great that you can do the cutting and part making for these young people. But what is being discussed however is the sales of tools (Shopsmith vs. newer-designed/upgraded stand-alone tools). Are these young people purchasing tools from you? Do most of these young people know how to o...

I once had the pleasure of inspecting Duncan Phyfe's tool box at the New York Historical Society in New York. While I didn't get to hold any of the original tools, I would guess that the heaviest among them was a wooden jointer plane that certainly weighed no more than 20 pounds. My Shopsmith weigh...