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Laney Shaughnessy,
Owner & Craftsman



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Projects / Re: Mother's Day Projects
« Last post by Jeff L. on May 10, 2012, 07:09:47 pm »
Very nice, I'm sure she will love it
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Woodworking Tips / Tricks / Use a Painter's Hook for Finishing
« Last post by Wood_Jedi on May 09, 2012, 01:03:25 pm »
Whenever I am spray finishing a Project, I use a Painter's hook (normally used to hang paint pails from a ladder, etc) To suspend my projects so I can spray all sides at 1 time.. This eliminates having to spray, wait, flip, spray..you get the idea.. I thought I would share this quick tip with you all.
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Projects / Mother's Day Projects
« Last post by Wood_Jedi on May 09, 2012, 12:20:25 am »
Hey Guys and Gals, Mother's Day is right around the corner. Are you planning on making anything for the mothers in your life? My mom loves two things, good food and Gardening.. So I decided to build her a Raised Garden Bed. This garden bed is 12 foot by 6 foot and has a raised fountain feature in the back. It should be a fun project to get into...

Be sure to post your Mother's Day Projects in the Forum. I would love to see them.

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Projects / Custom Cajon Drum with Walnut Accents.
« Last post by Wood_Jedi on May 06, 2012, 09:38:07 pm »
Im just about finished with a cutom Cajon Drum. I have to clearcoat it still, but i thought I would share the images with you. This Cajon is being custom made for one of the music store employees who played a key roll in getting my drums on their showroom floor..
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General Discussion / Re: Member input and Suggestions.
« Last post by Wood_Jedi on April 28, 2012, 12:16:02 am »
Excellent Idea!! Safety is important, and our accidents may remind others of precautions they should take..
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Woodworking Jigs / Re: Is there truly such a thing as too many clamps?
« Last post by Michael Borg on April 28, 2012, 12:08:55 am »
I have taken them back. it was one of the quick clamps and it snaped in my hand. took it back and upgraded to a bar clamp no problem
 
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General Discussion / Accidents and Safety
« Last post by dntwnbro on April 27, 2012, 11:08:54 am »
Laney you may want to add a topic of "Accidents and Safety" so we can remind ourselves how dangerous our tools can be?
Just a thought since I got in a hurry and got a kickback from my table saw. Knuckles are still sore but healing >:(
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Woodworking Jigs / Re: Is there truly such a thing as too many clamps?
« Last post by Wood_Jedi on April 26, 2012, 10:38:35 am »
The thing I like about Harbor Freight is that the clamps are a lifetime guarantee tool...If one should happen to break or go bad, take it back and it is replaced, free, with no hassles and no need to have a receipt... Can't beat that..

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Woodworking Jigs / Re: Is there truly such a thing as too many clamps?
« Last post by Michael Borg on April 26, 2012, 02:24:33 am »
I know I could use a lot more clamps.  I have 2 each of the 6", 12", 24" bar clamps and 2 of the 4' clamps all from Harbor Freight. and the few that I do have I use all over the shop.  When I do glue ups I have to go and snag them from what I use them for every day.
It would be nice to walk in and wipe Harbor Freight out like that.
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Woodworking Jigs / Is there truly such a thing as too many clamps?
« Last post by Wood_Jedi on April 25, 2012, 06:56:44 pm »
The other day, I went to Harbor Freight Tools and bought then out of clamps due to the great price on their sale... I bought bar clamps, Wood screw clamps, Aluminum bar clamps... even a straight edge clamp... The main reason for buying them not only because of the price. But its because I don not have enough clamps..

 The Buffet and Hutch project I am currently videoing is proof.. I do not have enough large clamps to do all the glue ups at once..I have to do it in sections.. and when that section is dry, glue up the next.. Which is a real time Killer!!  There is nothing worse then waiting for glue to dry.. ha

So tell me about your shop woes.. Do you ever feel that you just don't have enough clamps? Is there a such thing as too many clamps?

What style clamps do you prefer? The one style i do not have in my shop are pipe clamps.. I have been meaning to get a few to try out.. What are your thoughts on Pipe Clamps??

I go to Harbor Freight for the deals.. I know they are not the best clamps out there.. But the price of one "Named Brand" clamp could feed me for a week.. What makes them so expensive? I mean they only have one function...Hold stuff together.. I mean.. is it really necessary to have to break the bank... I sometimes think these big name brands forget about the "Little guy" The hobby woodworker, the ones that don't make money off their woodworking and do it because they love the craft..   And believe you me, There are alot of hobby woodworkers out there.. I don't think it would put the companies in bankruptcy by lowering their price a bit to allow us, dare I say "Mere Mortals"...hahaha. to be able to have this so desired and needed shop tool. 
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