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Well now. Mystery appears to be solved! Thank you Paul.

Beautiful tables. I am intrigued with your speaker stand too. What type of wood is that?

Red oak gets my vote.

Paul200, Nice looking table. You can always cut the gloss by going over it with some steel wool (#0000, or rougher) followed up with wax.

Here is my favorite "fruit knife." I had two, but one disappeared a decade ago. It feels comfortable in hand and can hold a fine edge. Perhaps this style may be of interest to you?

I, for one, am looking forward to this. There is way too much animus in these "discussions" on planes and planing to follow any cogent nugget that is dropped amongst the vitriol.

clogs, I wish you lived near me: I could take you to several mills nearby. All very drool-worthy destinations, and cheap! Now getting the boards to Greece would be another matter.

I would think any microwave oven would be more energy efficient than a electric kettle to heat a given volume of water. Faster too! Am I missing something fundamental in this discussion?

True artisans--both of you. Thank you for posting the detailed write up. Though I have no desire to duplicate your detailed builds, I stand in awe of what you both have accomplished. Hat's off to you!

Phil, I am truly deeply sorry for your losses. May God give you the strength to only remember the good times you shared with your children. Zoe se sas. --George

A water based polyurethane has been my go-to when in need of the blondest finish.

Nothing better than a wood-fired bakery oven! Always sought after when anchoring at any island port.

A friend was cleaning out her deceased father's workshop and brought me this layout devise that has me stumped. After lurking here for years, I know that someone would know just what we have here. The main part(s) appear to me to be a sector---but the second scale (on each leg's left side)...

The Mrs. finished a beautiful needlepoint frog that was just begging for a frame:

Any further updates? Absolutely fascinating axe work. Can't wait to see the roof beams being installed.

I have made several from Southern Yellow Pine pressure treated decking boards. They have been outside in the elements for 12 to 15 years now and don't look to bad yet. Some have been treated with a penetrating stain and some have been left to silver naturally. It's about the cheapest wood...