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  0 Thread: Blanket Chest, Night Table, Armoire
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Bill_de Wrote: (11-20-2020, 07:56 PM) -- If it works, this is a Bubinga chest I finished yesterday, as well as a couple completed this year. --- -- Great work on all three pieces Bill. I reall...
John Fry Woodworking 30 6,829 11-22-2020, 12:56 PM
  0 Thread: Veneer question
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AlanS Wrote: (11-03-2020, 05:50 PM) -- A friend unloaded a nice amount of burl veneers on me.   Problem is, there are gaps in the veneer..some about 1/16" wide.   I tried to glue a piece to substrate...
John Fry Woodworking 7 2,322 11-04-2020, 09:31 AM
  0 Thread: For fans of James Krenov
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Ohio Mike Wrote: (10-09-2020, 04:17 PM) -- There's a new video on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2W10JtdPU4 Brendan Gaffney has just written a book about the life of James Krenov a...
John Fry Woodworking 12 4,640 10-11-2020, 11:05 PM
  0 Thread: Interior wall finish?
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Splinter Puller Wrote: (09-23-2020, 10:07 AM) -- For shops I would use an orange peel finish.  It reduces echos slightly more then unfinished and it is still smooth enough that the dust blows off eas...
John Fry Woodworking 12 2,953 09-23-2020, 02:59 PM
  0 Thread: Interior wall finish?
Post: Interior wall finish?

Well, we are about ready to tape , mud and texture my new shop walls. When I was asked what texture / finish I wanted on the walls, I just blurted out, "Oh, just do a regular "knock down" texture".  ...
John Fry Woodworking 12 2,953 09-22-2020, 06:59 PM
  Wink Thread: My new updated crosscut sled (pics)
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Gary G™ Wrote: (08-22-2020, 01:18 PM) -- Brump!! Too bad the images are gone! Search the web for “marzluf crosscut sled”—they’re out there. -- His sled is out there but what ever happened to ...
John Fry Woodworking 104 53,268 08-23-2020, 12:30 PM
  0 Thread: Shelix Cutter Head
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lincmercguy Wrote: (05-27-2020, 12:20 AM) -- I have a DW 735 planer that I like pretty well. Like any planer, I'm always dealing with avoiding tear out and snipe. I mainly use oak and maple, but also...
John Fry Woodworking Power Tools 14 5,909 06-10-2020, 01:38 PM
  0 Thread: Bombe Adventure - Completed Project (FINALLY!)
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Congratulations Don! An awesome piece! A spectacular challenge completed.  You should be very proud of this project. So what are you going to next?   ;)
John Fry Woodworking 26 12,081 04-29-2020, 06:44 PM
  0 Thread: Veneer tape residue removal
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mound Wrote: (03-18-2020, 07:17 AM) -- I'm in the midst of a big veneering project right now. I always just use blue tape.. Edge joint the pieces, pull them together tight across the joint with smal...
John Fry Woodworking 16 6,009 03-19-2020, 03:49 PM
  0 Thread: Bombe Adventure - 2nd Update
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Don_M Wrote: (03-10-2020, 01:07 PM) -- Previous post – first update: Was able to complete the woodworking portion of the chest - and let me add that this project generated a LOT of waste/sawdust! ...
John Fry Woodworking 11 5,260 03-11-2020, 05:11 PM
  0 Thread: Old, Old member
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Paul K. Murphy Wrote: (03-08-2020, 05:48 PM) -- I used to post as "Pablo." I log on here from time to time. It's good to see you. -- Oh Wow, Pablo.  Yes my friend, you are one of the greats. It's g...
John Fry Woodworking 54 22,772 03-08-2020, 06:50 PM
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Stwood_ Wrote: (03-02-2020, 06:59 PM) -- Hey buddy. It's about time you came back. I left ya a happy birthday post a month or so ago and was wondering where ya been. Yes the Zone is gone. Greg deci...
John Fry Woodworking 54 22,772 03-03-2020, 04:35 PM
  0 Thread: My New Front Door
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A beautiful door John, I love your loose tenon joinery.
John Fry Woodworking 30 10,701 02-28-2020, 04:51 PM
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FBranco Wrote: (02-26-2020, 09:35 PM) -- Behold the beast :laugh: Anyway, John, welcome back and if you want the pictures of your projects, let me know.  I know where to find them. -- Ha H...
John Fry Woodworking 54 22,772 02-26-2020, 11:44 PM
  0 Thread: Old, Old member
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Thank you everybody, For the warm welcome and the kind words.  When I logged back in and and posted this thread, I had no idea there would still be this many active members from the old days, or ev...
John Fry Woodworking 54 22,772 02-23-2020, 07:03 PM
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AHill Wrote: (02-23-2020, 06:45 PM) -- " But I don't miss dust storms, earthquakes, and wildfires.   Oh, and the taxes." -- Yup!  The minute we were sure we were in a position to sever all financia...
John Fry Woodworking 54 22,772 02-23-2020, 06:56 PM
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We are in Southern Colorado's Pueblo West in the Liberty Point area.  It's beautiful, we over look the Arkansas River. I downsized from 20 acres to just over 1 acre.  We've got plenty of room my new s...
John Fry Woodworking 54 22,772 02-20-2020, 04:05 PM
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AHill Wrote: (02-18-2020, 03:22 PM) -- For those who are unfamiliar with John Fry, click on this link in his signature and look at some of his stuff.  World class, top notch quality woodworking. -- ...
John Fry Woodworking 54 22,772 02-18-2020, 07:19 PM
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Thanks again. My wife still has one horse, but we moved from 20 acres to 1 1/4 acres, so we’re boarding the horse at a nearby facility. I’ll need to build another chicken coop (love the fresh eggs)...
John Fry Woodworking 54 22,772 02-18-2020, 07:42 AM
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mound Wrote: (02-17-2020, 11:30 AM) -- The internet never forgets! https://web.archive.org/web/20161012162414/http://chiselandbit.com/gallery.htm (https://web.archive.org/web/20161012162414/http:/...
John Fry Woodworking 54 22,772 02-17-2020, 11:44 AM

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