Members ChasCS Posted December 25, 2017 Members Report Posted December 25, 2017 We don't have to visit the stores to become a loyal customer. I checked the website, to see that they indeed have a Canadian location. http://www.rockler.com/retail/stores/ca/ontario-store You piqued my interest, so I went ahead and requested a free catalog. Thanks. http://go.rockler.com/catalog.cfm I'm always interested in learning about fine wood working tools. ;-) Chas Quote
bikermutt07 Posted December 25, 2017 Author Report Posted December 25, 2017 I'm just getting into it a little as work will allow. I have always been a field/remodeling carpenter. I am quickly learning about the big difference between the two and how lacking in the tools I am for enjoying the total experience. I have made two tables this year. The first with dowel and pocket screws out of pine. The second was red oak m&t construction finished in linseed oil. Neither are perfect in any way, but they look good with their granite tops. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Mjolnir Posted December 25, 2017 Report Posted December 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: I'm just getting into it a little as work will allow. I have always been a field/remodeling carpenter. I am quickly learning about the big difference between the two and how lacking in the tools I am for enjoying the total experience. I have made two tables this year. The first with dowel and pocket screws out of pine. The second was red oak m&t construction finished in linseed oil. Neither are perfect in any way, but they look good with their granite tops. What!? That wasn't in your shop pic was it? Would love to see it. Lovin' this store info. Thanks. Quote He attacked everything in life with a mix of extraordinary genius and naive incompetence, and it was often difficult to tell which was which. Douglas Adams
Members ChasCS Posted December 25, 2017 Members Report Posted December 25, 2017 31 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: I'm just getting into it a little as work will allow. I have always been a field/remodeling carpenter. I am quickly learning about the big difference between the two and how lacking in the tools I am for enjoying the total experience. I have made two tables this year. The first with dowel and pocket screws out of pine. The second was red oak m&t construction finished in linseed oil. Neither are perfect in any way, but they look good with their granite tops. A few years ago, actually several, I took a Millwork & Cabinet making course at our N.A.I.T. College. My father was a Forman with Poole Construction. A major company here in the capital city. So I decided to learn about his profession, as he passed away when I was only 16 years old, and legally wasn't allowed to work on their job sites. So I took the course and absolutely loved it. Mortise and Tenon joints were one of the many wood joints we learned about. There are literally dozens. lap, dove tail, finger joints... Not even including what the Chinese and Japanese use. Pictured is some incredibly precise Japanese joinery. Quite the feat... Chas Quote
bikermutt07 Posted December 25, 2017 Author Report Posted December 25, 2017 34 minutes ago, Mjolnir said: What!? That wasn't in your shop pic was it? Would love to see it. Lovin' this store info. Thanks. I work for a flooring\countertop store. These were for the showroom. I'm like the in-house carpenter, maintenance man, salesman, special projects and whatever He wants guy. I love it. Chas, I don't even want to think about far east joinery. You seen where they attach beams end to end? Crazy stuff. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members ChasCS Posted December 25, 2017 Members Report Posted December 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: Chas, I don't even want to think about far east joinery. You seen where they attach beams end to end? Crazy stuff. You don't have to think about it, once you learn a few simpler ones, you can continue to learn more detailed joinery. You can see a few nice examples here: https://www.pinterest.ca/explore/japanese-joinery/ Imagine attempting a few of these, done only with mallet and razor sharp chisels. Chuckles Ah well, probably not for the Canadian beaver. Or myself for that matter... Chas Quote
Members plinkercases Posted December 26, 2017 Members Report Posted December 26, 2017 3 hours ago, ChasCS said: We don't have to visit the stores to become a loyal customer. I checked the website, to see that they indeed have a Canadian location. http://www.rockler.com/retail/stores/ca/ontario-store You piqued my interest, so I went ahead and requested a free catalog. Thanks. http://go.rockler.com/catalog.cfm I'm always interested in learning about fine wood working tools. ;-) Chas You had me excited until it became clear it is Ontario California... not the Ontario i am in..... Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
bikermutt07 Posted December 26, 2017 Author Report Posted December 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, plinkercases said: You had me excited until it became clear it is Ontario California... not the Ontario i am in..... Yeah, but you already got Lee Valley. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members ChasCS Posted December 26, 2017 Members Report Posted December 26, 2017 18 minutes ago, plinkercases said: You had me excited until it became clear it is Ontario California... not the Ontario i am in..... Haha, you are correct. I had quickly read the address, and saw Ontario Ca. Pity, it should have read Ontario Can. ;-) Ah yes, thankfully we do have our Canadian Lee Valley Tools, but you can still order the free Rockler catalog. Chas Quote
Members ChasCS Posted December 26, 2017 Members Report Posted December 26, 2017 33 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: Yeah, but you already got Lee Valley. Mutt, this is all your fault. Hahahaha & I need to refresh my speed reading skills. Chuckles Anyways, it seems we all have a great woodworking tool, supply chain. Chas Quote
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