Was re-sawing some of the lumber we picked up from the sawmill the other day and things were going really well. I had all the lumber separated and stacked according to the order I needed it and how it would be stored when completed. I had tuned up the band saw and had the fence set just right for the majority of the lumber. The table saw was set to rip some of the wider boards and the planer was just outside the door with a wheel barrow in front to collect shavings.
I started with some cherry and re-sawed four boards. I put the 5th one on the band saw table, hit the go button, nothing happened. Only heard a slight buzz from the motor. Dang, I got wood all over the shop, can't do anything else until I get it out of the way. Heck, I just got it off the rack and spread it out!
Checked the switch on the saw and the capacitor on the motor, both were good. Off to the electric shop for repairs.
Back at the shop, I finished a couple more tissue box covers and a double deck playing card box. Thought I would work on some walking canes, but I need the band saw for that. I could work on the shot glasses, but I need the band saw for that. Seems like everything I had in progress would need the band saw next. I didn't realize how much it was used. I would guess that behind the sander, the table saw was used most, now I have my doubts.
So, a thorough and complete cleaning of the shop was next. Everything was dusted and put away. Then we pointed all the fans to the doors and used a leaf blower to blow out the entire shop. We left the fans running and blew the area out two more times.
Then we cleaned all the saw blades, router bits, and drill bits. We organized the junk drawer and the scrap lumber bins.
Tomorrow we will work on the computer with some designs for new items we have had in mind. I'm getting tired of this busy work. Hopefully, the motor repair man will call!
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Playing Card Boxes
Just added some playing card boxes to our inventory at Lucy Hardware. We have single and double deck versions in two styles. The boxes below are constructed from Ash and are sized to fit Bicycle brand playing cards. We will be glad to construct your card box to fit whatever cards you want. Check us out for more options.
We have also added a slim tissue box cover that fits Kleenex 85 count boxes. The one pictured below is constructed of cherry with walnut strips. We have several in inventory but will be glad to make you one to your specifications.
We have also added a slim tissue box cover that fits Kleenex 85 count boxes. The one pictured below is constructed of cherry with walnut strips. We have several in inventory but will be glad to make you one to your specifications.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Jack's Sawmill
Picked up a load of lumber today at Jack's Sawmill. We got walnut, cherry, maple, ash, white oak, red oak, maple, yellow pine, and sassafras. All of it is kiln dried and rough cut so we have a lot of planing and cutting to do!
Jack has always been real good to us. If you are in the Raleigh, North Carolina area and need some rough cut lumber, you should give him a try. Send me an email and I will send you some directions.
When we first started buying from Jack, he was a one man operation with one sawmill and a small shelter. He now has 4 sawmills on the property, each under a shelter, and a large shelter for wood that has been milled. He has 4 full time employees and several part timers. Go Jack Go!
He has always helped me pick out wood that was just right for the task at hand and his prices are the best in the area. We drive about 1.5 hours, one way, to get to his mill and it is worth it every time.
While we were in Raleigh, we stopped off at the Klingspor store for some dust collection fittings and sanding belts. Our sanding belts needed to be replaced and we have been very happy with the belts they offer and the price. We also purchased some of their premium yellow sandpaper and I am anxious to try it out. We have been using the stearate coated paper and have been very pleased with it. Cuts great and lasts far longer than most other paper we have tried. The new Norton 3X sandpaper comes close.
Check out Lucy Hardware soon as we will be adding some new items this weekend, as soon as I get through beating up the young folks on the disc golf course!
Jack has always been real good to us. If you are in the Raleigh, North Carolina area and need some rough cut lumber, you should give him a try. Send me an email and I will send you some directions.
When we first started buying from Jack, he was a one man operation with one sawmill and a small shelter. He now has 4 sawmills on the property, each under a shelter, and a large shelter for wood that has been milled. He has 4 full time employees and several part timers. Go Jack Go!
He has always helped me pick out wood that was just right for the task at hand and his prices are the best in the area. We drive about 1.5 hours, one way, to get to his mill and it is worth it every time.
While we were in Raleigh, we stopped off at the Klingspor store for some dust collection fittings and sanding belts. Our sanding belts needed to be replaced and we have been very happy with the belts they offer and the price. We also purchased some of their premium yellow sandpaper and I am anxious to try it out. We have been using the stearate coated paper and have been very pleased with it. Cuts great and lasts far longer than most other paper we have tried. The new Norton 3X sandpaper comes close.
Check out Lucy Hardware soon as we will be adding some new items this weekend, as soon as I get through beating up the young folks on the disc golf course!
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Back to Business
We have been kind of slack in posting lately. We had a flurry of custom orders to complete, and have finally shipped the last of them. As always, we are grateful for the business and enjoy the projects.
During construction of the custom orders, we had major computer problems. Two of our machines had to be reset to factory settings. On one of the computers, while doing a disc cleanup, we checked the clean up system files option. The machine would not run afterwards. On the other machine, the hard drive had worked loose from it's connections. Of course, we didn't find that out until we had spent many hours checking and trying everything else. Finally, we had to do an update to the router and tweak a few settings. It is amazing how dependent on computers we have become.
New items coming to Lucy Hardware include playing card holders, new sizes of tissue box covers, and canoe or kayak stabilizers. The playing card holders are in both one and two deck models. Two deck models are either side by side or stacked. We are now making tissue box covers for the very large tissue box and for the slim tissue box.
Our canoe stabilizers are really nice. Constructed of cypress and juniper strips, they are light and bouyant. We made two pair so far and both have been purchased. We will make some more soon and post them.
During construction of the custom orders, we had major computer problems. Two of our machines had to be reset to factory settings. On one of the computers, while doing a disc cleanup, we checked the clean up system files option. The machine would not run afterwards. On the other machine, the hard drive had worked loose from it's connections. Of course, we didn't find that out until we had spent many hours checking and trying everything else. Finally, we had to do an update to the router and tweak a few settings. It is amazing how dependent on computers we have become.
New items coming to Lucy Hardware include playing card holders, new sizes of tissue box covers, and canoe or kayak stabilizers. The playing card holders are in both one and two deck models. Two deck models are either side by side or stacked. We are now making tissue box covers for the very large tissue box and for the slim tissue box.
Our canoe stabilizers are really nice. Constructed of cypress and juniper strips, they are light and bouyant. We made two pair so far and both have been purchased. We will make some more soon and post them.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
3D Hub
We try to keep up with technology where we can. After all, we recently joined the blog/facebook/twitter stuff. We thru away our carbon paper because we found out our printer will also copy stuff! It is a new printer, where the files are sent through the air to the printer, from any computer in the area, even my phone! Our music travels through the same air space from computer or phone to the stereo system. I don't know how they don't get all crossed up.
We are attempting to clean up the air in the shop and have installed all kinds of apparatus to accomplish this feat. It seems like one thing always leads to another. Recently, we are attempting to connect our hand sanders to the air filtration nightmare.
Some of them had built in adapters for collecting to shop vacuum sized hoses. Our problem was with the belt sanders. We have several that are no longer in production but are used on a regular basis. We found plans for an adapter to connect these sanders to the vacuum hose. All we needed was a 3D printer!
I don't know anything about 3D printers. I know even less about software for them or how to create a file that might print on one. But, I did have a copy of a file for the adapter. We searched for a 3D printing service and found 3D Hub.
You type in your zip code and printers, or hubs, in your area are listed. Upload your file and all the hubs quote a price for your project. Select a hub, tell them what color you want, and your item is printed. They contact you when it is ready for pick up or delivery. Items can be paid for by credit card or pay pal. It is so simple.
Our ordered part fit exactly right. We could not have been more pleased. We had it within 24 hours of ordering. On the way home, we tried to count the items we have thrown away or replaced because one little plastic part failed. Recently, we had to purchase an assembly for the truck because GM didn't offer just the plastic part that failed, you had to purchase the $170 assembly. Based on what we paid for our part from 3D Hub, they could have printed the truck part for less than $20!
Check 3D Hub out, find a printer in your area. I think you will be pleased with the results.
We are attempting to clean up the air in the shop and have installed all kinds of apparatus to accomplish this feat. It seems like one thing always leads to another. Recently, we are attempting to connect our hand sanders to the air filtration nightmare.
Some of them had built in adapters for collecting to shop vacuum sized hoses. Our problem was with the belt sanders. We have several that are no longer in production but are used on a regular basis. We found plans for an adapter to connect these sanders to the vacuum hose. All we needed was a 3D printer!
I don't know anything about 3D printers. I know even less about software for them or how to create a file that might print on one. But, I did have a copy of a file for the adapter. We searched for a 3D printing service and found 3D Hub.
You type in your zip code and printers, or hubs, in your area are listed. Upload your file and all the hubs quote a price for your project. Select a hub, tell them what color you want, and your item is printed. They contact you when it is ready for pick up or delivery. Items can be paid for by credit card or pay pal. It is so simple.
Our ordered part fit exactly right. We could not have been more pleased. We had it within 24 hours of ordering. On the way home, we tried to count the items we have thrown away or replaced because one little plastic part failed. Recently, we had to purchase an assembly for the truck because GM didn't offer just the plastic part that failed, you had to purchase the $170 assembly. Based on what we paid for our part from 3D Hub, they could have printed the truck part for less than $20!
Check 3D Hub out, find a printer in your area. I think you will be pleased with the results.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Knives Ready!
The latest batch of knives are finished and photographed! They will be posted at Lucy Hardware in the following days. This group of knives are best categorized as working knives. Although they are very appealing to the eyes, they are also extremely sturdy. Thick blades and handles crafted primarily from North American hardwoods.
Wooden sheaths accompany these tools. They have magnets countersunk into the sides of the sheath to hold the knife in place.
This skinner knife is very handy in the shop. Small enough to stay out of the way and sturdy enough to handle most tasks.
We like this hunter knife for the grip. Makes it a safe choice for tricky work.
With four models to choose from, you should find one suitable for your needs. If not, contact us with your needs and we will attempt to satisfy them.
Wooden sheaths accompany these tools. They have magnets countersunk into the sides of the sheath to hold the knife in place.
This skinner knife is very handy in the shop. Small enough to stay out of the way and sturdy enough to handle most tasks.
We like this hunter knife for the grip. Makes it a safe choice for tricky work.
With four models to choose from, you should find one suitable for your needs. If not, contact us with your needs and we will attempt to satisfy them.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Tea Candle Centerpiece
Check out the tea candle centerpiece listed at Lucy Hardware.
We will be listing 2, 3, and 4 candle versions. All are crafted from native hardwoods such as walnut, ash, cherry, maple, and others. Finished with a natural oil finish and perfect for the dining room table or the patio table.
They are sized to fit the standard tea candle with the metal tub and should not be used without the metal tub.
We will be listing 2, 3, and 4 candle versions. All are crafted from native hardwoods such as walnut, ash, cherry, maple, and others. Finished with a natural oil finish and perfect for the dining room table or the patio table.
They are sized to fit the standard tea candle with the metal tub and should not be used without the metal tub.
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