Posts Tagged ‘Charles’

Shellac is a traditional wood finish that is hard, durable, easy to apply and repair, non-yellowing and non-toxic. Shellac has been a preferred finish for high quality furniture because its fast drying time minimizes dust in the finish, and permits the building up of many thin coats in a short time. Since each application dissolves part of the last coat, scratches or surface blemishes can be repaired invisibly. Shellac is easy to mix and you should only make up what you need at any one time. Mixing 1 lb. of flakes into a gallon of denatured alcohol results in a 1 lb. cut, add 2 lb. to a gallon for a 2 lb. cut. If you only need a small amount, scale down those proportions to a pint. Blonde flakes produce a pale amber color for touch up, light wood, or where orange color is unwanted. Orange flakes impart a brownish orange color, ideal for most applications. Garnet flakes have a dark brown character, which brings out the figure in lighter wood such as curly maple, and leaves a rich color on dark woods.

Veteran woodworker and teacher Charles Neil talks about Knockdown Hardware from woodcraft.com.

The Pinnacle® Premium Router Quick-Lift combines instant elevation change with micro-adjustment to dramatically reduce the time it takes to change a router bit while allowing the user to dial in bit height for precision milling of stock. With a simple twist of the spring-assisted lift wrench, the router motor is free to be moved to any vertical location without any other action required. Fine, precise bit height changes are equally as effortless by dialing the thumb-wheel to make accurate adjustments across a 3/4″ range. This combination of rapid elevation change and micro-fine adjustability will save you time and increase the accuracy of your entire table based routing operations. This heavy-duty Router Quick-Lift is designed for the most demanding routing operations. •Top plate is cast and ground aluminum jig plate offering superior stiffness and rigidity •The carriage with integral motor clamping mechanism (sized for the industry standard PC 7518, sold separately) is accurately machined from solid aircraft grade aluminum and rides on large 1.025″ ground and polished steel posts and precision machined guide bearings •Equipped with a brake connected to the micro-adjust gear-box to lock the carriage when even the slightest change in bit height is unacceptable •Each router plate is machined in a CNC milling machine to exacting tolerances to give you a perfect fit in router tables with a 9-1/4″ x 11-3/4″ opening •The plate also features engraved scales to simplify fence …

High quality carbon steel cutters feature 4 or 5 (depending on size) cutting spurs to quickly remove stock.

Charles provides some insight into cabinet hinges that is sure to help with your cabinet doors and hanging decisions.

Finish up on the continuation from Part 1 with Charles Neil on drawer slides and drawer front attachment.

Continued from Cabinet Hinges with Charles Neil. Focuses on European hinge installation.

Charles Neil explains cablinet drawer slide installations. Part 1 of 2 parts.

Let your imagination run wild as you design and create custom turned handles for your own one of a kind ice cream scoop! Once you have turned and finished the handle assemble with epoxy, wait 24 hours and you are ready to dish out some sweet deserts. Kit includes (1) solid brass scoop and (1) ferrule along with complete instructions for handle turning and assembly. Woodcraft.com #844334 or at Woodcraft stores.

Universal circle cutting jig attaches to most band saws to cut perfect circles every time. Attaches quickly and easily to the Carter MAGFENCE™ Includes universal attachment bracket for use without MAGFENCE No drilling or external mounts necessary Easy to read diameter measurements for precise circle size Circle thickness limited only by band saw resaw capacity Installs and removes quickly for limited downtime For use with any blade guide, block, bearing.

Be the envy of your garden party with your new custom crafted, stainless steel garden shovel and fork. The only limitations to these kits are your imagination. Kits contain (1) garden fork or shovel and (1) brass ferrule, along with complete instructions for turning and attaching the handle. Items Needed: Hardwood Blank Approximately 1 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ x 7″ Turning Tools Brad Point Drill Bit 23/64″ or a 9mm bit Five Minute Epoxy Tung oil or Linseed oil # 844332 and 844333 at woodcraft.com or at Woodcraft stores.

Charles gives an informative tutorial on the uses of many different types of waxes used in woodworking.

Charles Neil demonstrates the new Iwasaki Carving Files. One of the most exciting new woodworking products to come down the pike for handcrafted woodworkers. removes wood aggressively and leavs a good surface behind. Available at Woodcraft.com #150554 through 150567.