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  1. Flower Boxes for a Barn

    A friend of mine wanted 4 flower boxes for her barn. It took me a while to come up with a plan. I didn't want the boxes themselves to hold the soil and retain water, so they are open on the bottom. I used plastic planters as a liner and a couple cross pieces to support the liners. Gave me a...
  2. The bed desk!

    This desk was made for a friend who wanted to use in bed, hence the title the bed desk. LOL he asked me to make it in March of 2010 and started it in Oct that same year. And he asked me if he will have it by Christmas. So as a smart ass I am, it was done Christmas eve LOL. he was happy it was...
  3. Serving Tray

    Serving tray from plans from one of the magazines. A neat little project. The base of the tray is 6.5" x 16". I made this and the wife and I decided it would make a good gift. Now I have to make 5 more for Christmas gifts!!! It is maple and walnut. I had a really tough time clamping the sides...
  4. More fund raising fun with a Wooden Toy Tip Truck full of lollies

    More fund raising fun with a Wooden Toy Tip Truck full of lollies. Yes another "GUESSING COMPETITION" for the local Boys & Girls Club. You guess the correct number of lollies [candy] in the back of the truck and you win both the truck and the lollies [the funds being put towards new equipment]...
  5. High School SkillsUSA Woodworkers in Texas, 2014. Beautiful work Again!

    I am again posting photos of woodworking projects completed by Texas high school students. The projects were in competition this past week at the SkillsUSA Texas State Leadership and Skills Conference. (NOTE: SkillsUSA used to be known as VICA). I have posted a blog at...
  6. Crescent Foot Stool

    Completed March 2013. These stools are my interpretation of a Thomas Moser design. They are the perfect mate to the New Gloucester rocking chairs I recently completed. I drilled an initial leg hole the wrong direction. Instead of trashing the blank, I cut the mistake out of the blank and...
  7. Tile Top Table

    My first tile top table. Customer was very happy with it.
  8. Hand Tools
    I've just launched a shop made tool contest on YouTube called #TOOLMake15. It would be great to have some of you enter, and for you to discuss some of the entries in this thread. You can also use the tread to ask questions about the competition. There are prizes from Axminster Tools and...
  9. Hand Tools
    I often make tools in my shop, either from scratch out by adapting something. So when it came to launch a new competition on my website and YouTube channel, I thought I'd see what other woodworkers were coming up with. #TOOLMake15 launched this week. There are prizes to be won, donated by...
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    In case you have some spare shop time, there's still over a week left to enter a Hallowe'en inspired woodworking project into my #Hallowood15. There are some great prizes up for grabs, but most of all it's a chance to have a bit of seasonal fun. Maybe introduce a child or grandchild to the world...
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    One of the things I love about the Lumber Jocks website is that people from all levels of woodworking and from all walks of life can enjoy each other's ideas, thoughts and skills. The vast array of talent here is astounding and it makes it even more enjoyable when you see a small novice piece...
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    Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show Submit your application for a juried show at The Flat Rock Playhouse sponsored by The Flat Rock Playhouse and Inspired Arts Fine Craft Guild. Application deadline: Jan. 30, 2010 Show dates: May 7-9, 2010 Applications can be downloaded at...
  13. Blogs
    Woodworking Celebration 2010 This last weekend Cerritos College (Los Angeles, California area) held their annual Woodworking Celebration which encompasses an exhibit and a juried competition of the volunteered student projects. Again this year, the students provided lots of wonderful eye...
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    Introduction: What is the art of selling? 6 Hours ago I posted a question concerning the interest of members for a tutorial on selling your work. So far I have had 132 reads and six direct comments showing interest so I am posting the first of my series which is mostly an introduction. I will...
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    Rules, concept and initial milling This is the latest joyful challenge put forward to the members of Central Oregon Woodworkers The board is 6" x 105" x 15/16 rough. No other wood is allowed. Hardware is ok. The prize: Everybody brings about 2bf of some kind of wood to the meeting, we all...
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    Gearing up As some here know, I enjoy entering my woodworking projects in the local Fair Competitions. This year is no exception. Last year I entered a Wooden geared clock at the Orange County Fair in Southern California. This year I will be entering the same clock in the Puyallup Fair in...
  17. Blogs
    The Process This is my first woodworking project. I built it to enter in a student competition. I placed 4th at Regional's and 6th at International's with students from around the world. My Inspiration for this project come from an article from issue #176 of Fine Woodworking magazine. My...
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    3rd Annual Home Depot St.Catharines Woodworking Show 3rd Annual Home Depot Woodworking Show SATURDAY OCTOBER 25, 2008 St.Catharines HOME DEPOT 20 YMCA Dr. L2N 7R6 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Woodworking Competition Two categories to enter: -Small Project (has to fit inside a 2ft square box)...
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    Will any LJs be at the WI River Woodcarvers Show? The Wisconsin River Woodcarvers, Inc. will be holding their 10th annual woodcarving show, competition and sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, and Sunday, March 21, at the Elizabeth Inn and Convention Center, Hiway 54 and I-39...
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