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  0 Thread: A couple of CNC signs for our orchard
Post: Re: A couple of CNC signs for our orchard

I would like a PM, too, please.
MikeSmith Woodworking 6 4,366 03-26-2016, 07:04 AM
  0 Thread: Chisel sharpening - shame on me!
Post: Re: Chisel sharpening - shame on me!

Yes, that is why I love the glass wheels on the WorkSharp 3000! One side will have 400 grit & the flip side will have 800 grit. [br][br]The chisel sharpening area is under the wheel and the chisel...
MikeSmith Woodworking 8 4,457 03-15-2016, 12:39 PM
  0 Thread: Chisel sharpening - shame on me!
Post: Re: Chisel sharpening - shame on me!

Since I bought a worksharp 3000, my chisels are scary-sharp and it only takes a few minutes to keep them that way. In a pinch, I can use their bevel as a mirror.
MikeSmith Woodworking 8 4,457 03-14-2016, 03:15 AM
  0 Thread: pictures of my lasted project
Post: Re: pictures of my lasted project

I have to agree with this time frame...
MikeSmith Woodworking 3 3,769 12-25-2015, 09:11 PM
  0 Thread: Got a Chain Saw? Take a Look...
Post: Re: Got a Chain Saw? Take a Look...

Stihl is on my "to buy" list... Poulan is OK, but...
MikeSmith Woodworking 7 8,623 12-25-2015, 09:06 PM
  0 Thread: Map of where WoodNet members are
Post: Re: Map of where WoodNet members are

That was easy!
MikeSmith Woodworking 81 33,849 11-08-2015, 06:30 PM
  0 Thread: "too much wood"
Post: Re: "too much wood"

There are all sorts of U Store It places around, so you cannot run out of storage for wood.
MikeSmith Woodworking 13 8,693 09-27-2015, 07:00 AM
  0 Thread: Road trip to Longview, Tx Wood?
Post: Re: Road trip to Longview, Tx Wood?

I should take a picture of my truck and its numerous mesquite tree/shrub scratches. All mesquite on my sister's ranch needs to die!
MikeSmith Woodworking 4 3,681 09-25-2015, 02:17 AM
  0 Thread: Who are you
Post: Re: Who are you

Most cluttered shop???[br][br]I'm in!
MikeSmith Woodturning 457 148,604 08-14-2015, 08:24 PM
  0 Thread: Shop lighting
Post: Re: Shop lighting

How many lumens do you have in your shop, right now? If it is 6,000, then the LED screw-ins will work very well for you. If it is 10,000 lumens, then don't waste the money on the screw-ins, buy new fi...
MikeSmith Woodworking 12 8,363 08-13-2015, 06:52 AM
  0 Thread: Moving too new single car garage shop. Advice needed.
Post: Re: Moving too new single car garage shop. Advice...

I agree with the LED lighting. It is a LOT of light for really cheap cost, after you buy the fixtures, and they last forever. The company I work for is starting to transition to LED lighting. At one p...
MikeSmith Woodworking 22 11,616 07-18-2015, 05:58 AM
  0 Thread: My biggest WW project ever
Post: Re: My biggest WW project ever

My son installs high dollar sound systems, and one of the first things he does is strip all the roof and sides out of a car and dynamax's the entire body, including the doors. He wants as close to "qu...
MikeSmith Woodworking 107 67,008 04-17-2015, 06:04 AM
  0 Thread: The new Mikiespace - 40X64X16 Pole Barn
Post: Re: The new Mikiespace - 40X64X16 Pole Barn

As an alternative, our company is starting to eliminate the metal halide and HPS lighting on our buildings and going with LED lighting. We use 50 watts worth of power and get 250 watts worth of light,...
MikeSmith Woodworking 683 364,361 03-13-2015, 07:19 AM
  0 Thread: A Watch Box (finished with pics)
Post: Re: A Watch Box (finished with pics)

[blockquote]loosetoe said:[hr][br][br] I couldn't find anything i would even remotely consider buying. Commercial boxes were either outright trash, or they just weren't a satisfying configuration. Ev...
MikeSmith Woodworking 29 14,224 11-28-2014, 05:49 AM
  0 Thread: The new Mikiespace - 40X64X16 Pole Barn
Post: Re: The new Mikiespace - 40X64X16 Pole Barn

Steve, there should be some overhead lumber storage in those porch rafters.
MikeSmith Woodworking 683 364,361 08-28-2014, 04:18 AM
  0 Thread: Some pics of my latest pieces.
Post: Re: Some pics of my latest pieces.

I knew my shop was not set up properly. That is a well organized area, Dave! Thanks for the pictures.
MikeSmith Woodworking 19 10,113 06-04-2014, 05:26 AM
  0 Thread: Some pics of my latest pieces.
Post: Re: Some pics of my latest pieces.

[blockquote]Dave Diaman said:[hr][br][br][blockquote]John Mihich said:[hr][br][br]Really nice stuff. I love your work. [br][br]Do you do this out of your garage? I remember some pics before that th...
MikeSmith Woodworking 19 10,113 06-03-2014, 06:10 AM
  0 Thread: Some pics of my latest pieces.
Post: Re: Some pics of my latest pieces.

Outstanding! Thanks for posting these pictures. I thoroughly enjoyed viewing them!
MikeSmith Woodworking 19 10,113 06-02-2014, 06:11 AM
  0 Thread: my last carvewright project
Post: Re: my last carvewright project

[br]What did LHR do to tick you off?
MikeSmith Woodworking 10 13,627 09-26-2013, 05:32 AM
  0 Thread: Enclosed Shaker Bookcases
Post: Re: Enclosed Shaker Bookcases

Excellent! And I like the door grain patterns!
MikeSmith Woodworking 25 14,597 05-27-2013, 05:26 AM

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