Lord LQQK at the WoodSmithy

Actually I have found an even better alternative. ...

2009-02-08T11:49:00.000-05:00

Actually I have found an even better alternative. Thanks to Nicole over and The Wood Whisperer I have gone for YuuGuu.

First the price is right, FREE. Second it supports full screen processing to a separate web page. If I remember correctly it works a bit like whiteboard for Netmeeting. One drawback is that you can't record. However, if you use it in connection to MS Windows Media Encoder to record the screen you can make it available to others who have missed out.

LQQK

I am the developer of a software called ScreenCame...

2008-12-19T16:07:00.000-05:00

I am the developer of a software called ScreenCamera that allows users to stream the desktop inside video chatting programs and websites such as Skype, Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Messenger, blogTV, Justin.tv, Mogulus, and so on.

ScreenCamera has a free version that streams the desktop without any cost or any limitation. The paid version supports webcams allowing to users to stream desktop and webcam together and also use the webcam on multiple programs at the same time.

It is a free desktop sharing program that has the only downside of having to shrink the desktop to 320x240 pixels that is the resolution most video chatting programs and websites use. It makes up for it allowing the user to follow the cursor or select regions of the desktop and by not interfering with the live video chatting.

You can download the free version here:
http://www.pcwinsoft.com/screencamera/free.asp

Or the paid version here:
http://www.pcwinsoft.com/screencamera/

Regards,
Alex Ferri
PCWinSoft Systems Ltd
http://www.pcwinsoft.com/

Ya know WoodShepherd, I've been waiting and waitin...

2008-10-13T22:34:00.000-04:00

Ya know WoodShepherd, I've been waiting and waiting patiently for my review model of the Unisaw, or even a 18" Laguna band saw, but the door bell just hasn't rung to that tune. Maybe I should call them and inform them that they need to run to have FedEx or UPS run a trace on the package.

LQQK

Hey Lord --With this sort of engineer-like precisi...

2008-10-08T13:48:00.000-04:00

Hey Lord --

With this sort of engineer-like precision in reviewing sharpening techniques, I'm looking forward to your review of, say, the new Unisaw... or perhaps a 128" Laguna multi-purpose band saw...
Seriously, thanks for the detail -- it is helpful!

Mack
(The Wood Shepherd)

TJIC,Thanks for the posting, sorry it took so long...

2008-10-08T09:59:00.000-04:00

TJIC,

Thanks for the posting, sorry it took so long to publish it out. The "sponginess" of the leather is a concern that needs to be kept in mind but you really don't have to put a lot of pressure on the leather to get great results.

LQQK

I've used green rouge on a leather stop; I'll give...

2008-10-05T15:32:00.000-04:00

I've used green rouge on a leather stop; I'll give white rouge a try.

One concern I have with leather strops is that the thickness would - theoretically - allow them to deform a bit, and fail to present a perfect plane to the item being sharpened - I worry that this might allow for a bit of rounding over.

On the other hand, if the edge I'm getting is pretty darned good, it can't be that much of a prolem!

On another topic, I'd like to mention my firm that rents out woodturning DVDs, and the woodworking contest we're having right now.

I don't want to abuse your comment field with a link (too spammy), but if you'd do me the favor of shooting me an email at tjic (at) smartflix (dot) com, I'll send you a link, and you can decide whether it's worth posting.

thanks in advance

I have been pondering another wet wheel, like the ...

2008-08-03T15:58:00.000-04:00

I have been pondering another wet wheel, like the Jet and the Grizzly I think would make the top of my list. The Tormek is too expensive and then there are the jigs that are over priced as well. And realistically at this point I am set. Unless someone wants to give me stuff to review or do design tests on, I could sharpen anything and everything without buying a thing.

Now if I could just find the time to dull the tools as much as I like to sharpen them. Honest guys, the mirror is coming slow but sure, and the next post up will be on some of that construction.

LQQK

Thanks Lord,I've been seriously looking at The Jet...

2008-08-02T11:04:00.000-04:00

Thanks Lord,

I've been seriously looking at The Jet or Tormek,too. I can get the Norton's at the restaurant supply store I visit.

I am not sure about what stone you are referring t...

2008-07-24T20:09:00.000-04:00

I am not sure about what stone you are referring to. This was about honing compounds and strops. Sharpening stones that would make my list and not put my wallet into shock would be Nortons or, if I saved up a bit, Shaptons.

Lord,That's a great idea. Hopefully, I'll be gett...

2008-07-18T10:37:00.000-04:00

Lord,
That's a great idea. Hopefully, I'll be getting a decent plane soon. Any particular brand of stone you would
suggest?

Ron, good to hear from ya.I would fully recommend ...

2008-03-13T14:28:00.000-04:00

Ron, good to hear from ya.

I would fully recommend waterstones and they are my personal favorite. You might also find a Veritas Mk II very handy for use with stones too. I am still going to try and improve my use of the WS 3000 and will use it a lot for turning gouges. But I think for anything more than very light touch ups to my other tools, I'll still go with the stones.

I appreciate the review of the Worksharp. I'm new...

2008-03-10T21:13:00.000-04:00

I appreciate the review of the Worksharp. I'm new to this and have been looking at the worksharp v waterstones. The cost for a startup set looks to be about the same. I think I'm still leaning to the waterstones.

Mike,No you shouldn't have to wrap the strap or us...

2008-02-16T17:08:00.000-05:00

Mike,

No you shouldn't have to wrap the strap or use the welder's pad to insulate the strap. The clamps you use should be metal and not be too affected by heat, and the strap shouldn't get too hot anyway.

The screws you put in should be to hold the torch hose in place. They aren't going to get hot at all.

Really it doesn't matter if you heat and bend on the pipe or bend off the pipe. The wood stays hot enough and flexible enough that you can bend it for quite some time after removing it from the heat, at least 30-60 seconds.

I am planning on preposting this in a little over a month, after I finish my mirror project. At that point I hope to have pictures, if not video, on the whole thing. I didn't really have time to document things as properly as I usually would.

LQQK

very cool, LL. A couple of clarifications though:w...

2008-02-14T01:18:00.000-05:00

very cool, LL. A couple of clarifications though:

wrap the strap with the welder's pad when clamping with the quickgrip?

do you screw the torch positioning screws through the pad too?

I've seen this type of bending in an article before (although not explained as well) and it seemed as if the guy bent the wood as he was heating it on the pipe. You recommend heating it first, taking it off the pipe, and then bending it, or does it matter?

thanks,

Mudd

Hey Lord,I can finally view your site! After I ge...

2008-02-12T21:02:00.000-05:00

Hey Lord,

I can finally view your site! After I get some more things done in the shop, I'm planning to do something more with my blog. Up to now, I've only posted energy service information. I think I'll start clean and do only wood topics. I talk about the other stuff all day and most people don't seem that interested in saving their energy dollars(unless their bills are outrageous).

Hey LL Great Post,I've been toying with the idea o...

2008-02-10T23:49:00.000-05:00

Hey LL Great Post,
I've been toying with the idea of making myself an F style mandolin one of these days and the process is alot more like violin making than guitar making as there is alot of carving and shaping involved in the top and back, So I might just be picking you brain when the time comes. Talk to you in the chat room.
treefrogfurniture.\

Lord, This is a very good way to bend the wood. I ...

2008-02-10T20:03:00.000-05:00

Lord, This is a very good way to bend the wood. I am going to have to try this the next time that I need to bend some stock. Keep up the good work
Charger1966