re: Is this site dead?

To follow-up a bit…

Currently, I’m building two foot stools (along with being VP in-charge of maintenance for my home). The stools will be of reclaimed Locust for the tops, and legs of leftover European Beech (if I have enough) – basically, I’m raiding my scrap bin. Legs will be attached with Maloof joints, and slightly arc’d, providing a broader footprint than the top. Also, the tops will have hand-holds cut along each side – these will be quarter-rounded for comfort.

Aside from this, I’m preparing the shop for an equipment change-out… upgrading my Table Saw, Jointer, & Planer – needing 3-phase electric, as well.

I provide this because collectively, individually, we’re a busy group. I see what Jim (A1jim) has on his plate, and I wonder when the poor man sleeps.

What we need are questions… serious questions … asked by individual who have done their homework, yet still requiring the insight from Forum members. Personally, I’d like to know what individuals use to finish Walnut; is anyone unhappy with their Drum Sander, and share any experience with entry-level Wide Belt Sanders (the next rung up to a Drum Sander) ; what contrasting woods make complimentary builds (I took a guess at Walnut & European Beech); has anyone abandoned brush-on, wipe-on poly, and gone to spraying… and why or why not?

There a few thousand advanced topics that we could discuss; and I have found that on LJs, the experienced members get lost in the blogging noise…

So there is my rant.

Everyone, Do Take Care.
MJCD