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Randall Farris
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Favorite Brand of Chisels

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Dorman Jun 29, 2011. 8 Replies

Just wanting to see what brands of wood chisels you guys like and recommend.  I have a set of Ananti (spelling??) that I like.  Only complaints is that the steel is a little hard and brittle.

Special Finish Needed for Liquor Tray?

Started this discussion. Last reply by charles neil Jun 22, 2011. 9 Replies

Another question for the finishing gurus on the site.  I am building a small liquor cabinet / serving bar for a local business. Is there any concerns about using oil-based versus water-based…Continue

Hand Cut Joinery

Started this discussion. Last reply by Randall Farris Jun 3, 2011. 7 Replies

Building a some play tables for a local physical therapists that works with kids.  I have donated my time for them so I decided to hand cut some of the joints.Let me know what you think. …Continue

Summer Time: Cooling Your Shop

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Kloes Jun 4, 2011. 16 Replies

Summertime is here.  In our area today, it was 95. Wondering how you guys/gals cool your shops.  I would especially like to hear from you that have more imagination than funds!! Continue

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Special Finish Needed for Liquor Tray?

Another question for the finishing gurus on the site.  I am building a small liquor cabinet / serving bar for a local business. Is there any concerns about using oil-based versus water-based finishes?Thanks in advance. See More
Jul 7, 2011

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Special Finish Needed for Liquor Tray?

Another question for the finishing gurus on the site.  I am building a small liquor cabinet / serving bar for a local business. Is there any concerns about using oil-based versus water-based finishes?Thanks in advance. See More
Jun 18, 2011

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Military Challenge Coin Build Off No. 2 at The Patriot Woodworker

May 31, 2011 to June 23, 2011
Dear membersWe are currently starting our second Military Challenge Coin Campaign!For our new members, if you could, please go HERE to read all about what we do here on The Patriot Woodworker with our wounded warriors returning home from war.Today is the 23rd, and I will be shipping out Challenge Coin Displays in 4 weeks. So, if you want to be involved in the great tradition started right here on…See More
Jun 3, 2011

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May 30, 2011

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Help Needed - Ideas for Collapsible Stand

I have attached a picture of a sand table and stand that a local physical therapist has contacted me to build.  My original plan on the stand was to use 3/4" plywood for the build, the entire piece is going to be painted. Now, my client has requested me to make this unit collapsible.  I was thinking of using cams/studs to make each vertical side removable.  You guys got any ideas?? …See More
May 16, 2011

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Type of Paint Over Shellac?

I know this have been covered before but I couldn't find it on the forums.  Does it matter what type of paint you apply over a coat of shellac?
May 12, 2011

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Best Boat Accessory Ever?

Couldn't help but pass this one along.
Apr 7, 2011

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Apr 3, 2011

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Randall Farris replied to John Morris's discussion Woodworking Plans
"I purchased one set from Wood Magazine's site and won't be doing it again.  There were at least 3 of the dimensions that were off at least a 1/2".  Cost me a piece of oak hardwood before I checked all of the dimensions."
Mar 3, 2011

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Randall Farris replied to John Moody's discussion Branding Iron Tips
"John, I have been told that these things can be a real pain to get a consistent appearance.  An old cabinetmaker I knew would make his burns on only one type of wood.  He would then glue this to the inside of his cabinets.  You could…"
Mar 2, 2011

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Randall Farris replied to steven newman's discussion Bad days ahead?
"Got a couple.   Running a trencher through a fiber optic cable that was 4 foot away from the utility marking guys paint line.   Standing on a piece of roof sheeting when the new guy realizes you have to reload the nail gun.   Gluing…"
Mar 2, 2011

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Randall Farris replied to Wayne Mahler's discussion Smoothing a Top Coat
"I have never had good luck rubbing poly.  If the dust particles are very deep, you may have to scrap the poly to smooth it.  Hopefully, one of the more experienced finish guys will be along soon."
Feb 24, 2011

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Randall Farris replied to John Morris's discussion Removing Plugs from a Water Heater
"As Steve said, those plugs were driven in by an impact wrench at a factory somewhere and probably also had a version of Loc-Tite on them."
Feb 21, 2011

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Randall Farris replied to Gary Heltemes's discussion Are all shop vacs crap
"+1 on the filter bags.  Keeps them working and no filters to clean.  "
Feb 19, 2011

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Randall Farris replied to Kenny Tarmack's discussion Tile grout
"No problem.  That is one heck of a fish as well."
Feb 13, 2011

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Randall Farris replied to Richard McComas's discussion If we work together we can achieve anything.
"Gotta say that was pretty cool."
Feb 12, 2011

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Please tell us about yourself.
I own a construction and remodeling company. I produce a small number of custom wood products and enjoy the journey that woodworking entails.
Please describe your main woodworking interests.
I mostly enjoy the process of taking lumber and turning it into a finished project.
How did you find The Patriot Woodworker
Through Wood Magazine's website.
Your Website Address?
http://www.rjrenovationsllc.com

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At 8:29pm on December 31, 2010,
Site Admin
John Morris
said…

Right on Randall! Now we got a face to the name! Nice to meet you sir.

Happy New Year!

John

At 7:49pm on December 28, 2010,
Forum Host
dragon1
said…
Hi Randall, Welcome!!!

I'm a contractor in New Jersey, and

I'm Mike Dragon1, The Home Improvement Sentinel !!

Welcome to our group !!



Ask any question and we'll do our best to answer it!!!



Looking forward to seeing you on the forums!!
At 9:59am on December 26, 2010,
Journeyman
A-1 Jim
said…

Hi Randall

Welcome to the club enjoy a great group of folks that all love  woodworking.

At 10:53pm on December 25, 2010, Michael Lane said…
Welcome to our friendly group Randall
At 8:47pm on December 25, 2010,
Master Carpenter
Richard McComas
said…
Welcome Randall! Glad to have you here. We are looking forward  to your input, questions and pictures. We like pictures.
At 7:16pm on December 25, 2010,
Site Admin
John Morris
said…

Welcome Randall to The American Woodworker! Thanks for finding us and we hope you enjoy your stay. We have a great bunch of folks here and we love to share and learn. Looks like our Home Improvement forum will benefit from your expertise!

Thanks again for joining up

John Morris

The American Woodworker

At 7:11pm on December 25, 2010,
Master Carpenter
Ralph Allen Jones
said…

Hello Randall,

Welcome to the American Woodworker and we hope you come often as there are  alot of nice folks on these forums and we hope you return often.

 

Ralph

At 6:11pm on December 25, 2010,
Site Admin
John Moody
said…

Randall, Welcome to The American Woodworker.

 

We are excited that you have checked us out and hope that you will make this a regular stop each day. We have many fine woodworker here all willing to share with you their woodworking experiences.

 

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist you with the forums.

 

 
 
 

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