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It's only Tuesday...
Needing some inspiration for your next project... Check!
Our website is growing and now you can get inspired by your choice of wood.
For example:
Wondering what Walnut looks like in a project? Click here
Curious what Cocobolo looks like when finished? Click here
Pondering what Padauk looks like as a possible accent wood? Click here
Ok, I'll stop - you get the idea!
Also......
We've now included "previous" and "next" buttons on our Inspiration page and our "Domestic" and "Exotic" pages so you can sit and relax, and click away.
Like what you see? We are also connected to Pinterest so you can "pin" away.
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Thursday, 9 January 2014
It's time to get organized
The holidays are over and the guilt has sunk in. The extra belly fat and the 'being nicer' is already on your 2014 to-do list, but what about a clean shop?
A clean shop is a safe shop! Here are some great organizational projects that will help keep your shop organized and maximize space. Your spouse will no longer be able to say, "hunny you have no room for that". In comes the new bandsaw....
1) You can take down the 2013 Maxim calendar and replace the empty space with this. Space effective and smart. Instructions and materials needed can be found on The Family Handyman's website here.
2) Tray for holding your blades. Rockler has already done a great post on how to build one. Click here for the direct link.
3) Don't want to ruin your nice work bench? This is a great idea to prevent glue/paint/finish spills.. here is a direct link to an article on Wood Magazine for how to make it.
4) Tired of tripping on wires? Take a few minutes and build this.... great idea!
Tip found on Wood Magazine
If you’re tired of tripping over extension cords and accidentally kicking them loose from the outlet, hang ’em high using the simple suspension cable shown. When you’re done for the day, the whole cord system slides back against the wall.
Begin by driving two screw eyes into a ceiling joist to hold the clothesline. Fasten the clothesline to one screw eye, slip the metal shower curtain rings over it, and attach the other end to the other screw eye. Space the rings along the clothesline as shown, slip the extension cord through the rings, and secure the cord to them with wire ties.
—Buck Nall, Alma, Ga.
5) Penturners - organize your bushings in a dollar store plastic tray. A $1.00 investment is well worth the headaches of losing/misplacing bushings.
6) Do you constantly trip over wood you forgot you already own? Keep it organized with a multiple compartment, rolling cart. I found this genius idea at Shop Notes, here's the link.
7) It's simple, but it's smart. Picture says it all.
8) Ever lose a sock? Perfect. You have just built a "safety glasses organizer". Now the only way it will work, is if you actually use it.... you'll be surprised what you can actually see when your glasses aren't covered in sawdust.
9) A quick trip to Walmart and you are all set to keep your sandpaper organized. And when you have outgrown that method, the 2nd option will ensure you stay organized. Here is the link to Lumberjocks website for the instructions and materials needed.
10) Does your spouse enjoy cooking?
Last tip: Print out all your favourite *complicated* recipes and put them in a binder. Keep it unlabelled, but in a safe and memorable spot. When your spouse enters your workshop and gives you a "honey-do" project, remove a recipe from your binder and make a deal. Win/win for everyone!
Hope you enjoyed todays post!
A clean shop is a safe shop! Here are some great organizational projects that will help keep your shop organized and maximize space. Your spouse will no longer be able to say, "hunny you have no room for that". In comes the new bandsaw....
1) You can take down the 2013 Maxim calendar and replace the empty space with this. Space effective and smart. Instructions and materials needed can be found on The Family Handyman's website here.
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| Photo courtesy of The Family Handyman |
2) Tray for holding your blades. Rockler has already done a great post on how to build one. Click here for the direct link.
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| Photo courtesy of Rockler |
3) Don't want to ruin your nice work bench? This is a great idea to prevent glue/paint/finish spills.. here is a direct link to an article on Wood Magazine for how to make it.
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| Photo courtesy of Wood Magazine |
4) Tired of tripping on wires? Take a few minutes and build this.... great idea!
Tip found on Wood Magazine
If you’re tired of tripping over extension cords and accidentally kicking them loose from the outlet, hang ’em high using the simple suspension cable shown. When you’re done for the day, the whole cord system slides back against the wall.
Begin by driving two screw eyes into a ceiling joist to hold the clothesline. Fasten the clothesline to one screw eye, slip the metal shower curtain rings over it, and attach the other end to the other screw eye. Space the rings along the clothesline as shown, slip the extension cord through the rings, and secure the cord to them with wire ties.
—Buck Nall, Alma, Ga.
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| Photo courtesy of Wood Magazine |
5) Penturners - organize your bushings in a dollar store plastic tray. A $1.00 investment is well worth the headaches of losing/misplacing bushings.
6) Do you constantly trip over wood you forgot you already own? Keep it organized with a multiple compartment, rolling cart. I found this genius idea at Shop Notes, here's the link.
7) It's simple, but it's smart. Picture says it all.
8) Ever lose a sock? Perfect. You have just built a "safety glasses organizer". Now the only way it will work, is if you actually use it.... you'll be surprised what you can actually see when your glasses aren't covered in sawdust.
9) A quick trip to Walmart and you are all set to keep your sandpaper organized. And when you have outgrown that method, the 2nd option will ensure you stay organized. Here is the link to Lumberjocks website for the instructions and materials needed.
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| Photo courtesy of Lumberjocks |
10) Does your spouse enjoy cooking?
Last tip: Print out all your favourite *complicated* recipes and put them in a binder. Keep it unlabelled, but in a safe and memorable spot. When your spouse enters your workshop and gives you a "honey-do" project, remove a recipe from your binder and make a deal. Win/win for everyone!
Hope you enjoyed todays post!
Saturday, 4 January 2014
FREE Upcoming Event - Woodturning Workshop at our store
When: Saturday, March 1st
Where: KJP Select Hardwoods
Details:
There will be multiple workshops running throughout the day led by Bart Poulter. These workshops are meant for beginners and intermediate turners. There will also be mentors available to answer questions as well.
Topics may include:
- Introduction to woodturning
- Safety in woodturning
- Pen Making
- Finishing
- Turning Bowls
- Sharpening
- Wood preparation
- Making pepper mills
Any requests? We will be finalizing the schedule in the next few weeks. Make sure to mark this day in the calendar. It's an event not to be missed!
Where: KJP Select Hardwoods
Details:
There will be multiple workshops running throughout the day led by Bart Poulter. These workshops are meant for beginners and intermediate turners. There will also be mentors available to answer questions as well.
Topics may include:
- Introduction to woodturning
- Safety in woodturning
- Pen Making
- Finishing
- Turning Bowls
- Sharpening
- Wood preparation
- Making pepper mills
Any requests? We will be finalizing the schedule in the next few weeks. Make sure to mark this day in the calendar. It's an event not to be missed!
Saturday, 21 December 2013
How to get your kids involved in woodworking
If you're anxious to get your kids away from the TV, here are a few projects to inspire your children.
1) Harry Potter Wands
Instead of watching the movies over and over, turn or carve a wand. Help your child be the coolest kid going back to school launching their own spells... "Leviosa!" (I had to Google that one... I'm lacking on my Harry Potter trivia)
2) Hockey Table
A fun project for you and the kids providing endless entertainment! You can purchase the hardware kit from one of our favourite stores, Lee Valley. Here is a direct link to purchase the hardware for this project.
3) Piano Stool
I remember the days when my parents forced me to practice piano 30mins a day. Yikes, glad that's over! Why not make it a little more enjoyable with a custom piano stool? Laser engrave their favourite cartoon/movie on the top and treat them to a play-along book to get them inspired. Here is the link to Lee Valley to purchase the kit.
4) If only we could fast forward to the spring... but since we can't, might as well embrace the snow and get some exercise with the kids. Build a sled! Some of my best memories are down at the Arboretum racing down the hills with my family. Lee Valley sells a great plan - here is the link.
5) Teach them how to make their own pen. Many schools are already offering pen turning instruction and the kids are just loving it. In less than an hour, they can make their own pen... and when school is back on, they can write their love letters to classmates in style.
6) Every kid dreams of being a music star of some sort... whether singing like Brittany Spears or rocking out like One Direction. It's time to crush those dreams and make new ones with decent role models! In the meantime, teach them how to make a simple cigar box guitar. Spice it up with a wooden neck in their favourite colour.
7) If you can draw, you can burn... wood burn that is. Trace your own comic character, doodle your name, make a "keep out" sign for their bedroom... their imagination is the limit. Basswood, Maple and Birch Plywood are some good options to start with. You can purchase the wood burning pen here from Lee Valley and their imagination can lead the way. Not for the little ones - perfect for teens but keep those fingers safe!
8) If your kids are like me, math homework was as bad as doing the dishes. For some reason my parents never believed me that I was allergic to those things, always ended up having to do them anyway. Lee Valley has a neat project kit that can help make their homework at least slightly more fun. Convert a cool piece(s) of wood into a clipboard for doing homework or showing off in class. Here is the direct link to the kit.
9) What is the best way to carve wood? Whittle by whittle. "Groan"... I thought it was funny!
Carving or whittling is a great way to entertain your kids... give them a block of wood and say GO!
For a Whittle Fun, here is a book that will keep them entertained for awhile, also available at Lee Valley.
10) If you are not board yet, I'll leaf with with one more tip. For the older kids who spend countless hours playing Tony Hawk, give their thumbs a break and help them build a skateboard. We've got the Baltic Birch plywood that will do the trick and the internet is filled with many DIY articles and videos for the rest.
Hope you enjoyed reading todays tips. You can probably tell we love Lee Valley so if you haven't been there yet, stop reading this and head over there now!
The "K" in KJP
1) Harry Potter Wands
Instead of watching the movies over and over, turn or carve a wand. Help your child be the coolest kid going back to school launching their own spells... "Leviosa!" (I had to Google that one... I'm lacking on my Harry Potter trivia)
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| Photo courtesy of Jason Trudel |
2) Hockey Table
A fun project for you and the kids providing endless entertainment! You can purchase the hardware kit from one of our favourite stores, Lee Valley. Here is a direct link to purchase the hardware for this project.
 |
| Photo courtesy of Lee Valley |
3) Piano Stool
I remember the days when my parents forced me to practice piano 30mins a day. Yikes, glad that's over! Why not make it a little more enjoyable with a custom piano stool? Laser engrave their favourite cartoon/movie on the top and treat them to a play-along book to get them inspired. Here is the link to Lee Valley to purchase the kit.
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| Photo courtesy of Lee Valley |
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| Example: Star Wars themed music & stool design |
5) Teach them how to make their own pen. Many schools are already offering pen turning instruction and the kids are just loving it. In less than an hour, they can make their own pen... and when school is back on, they can write their love letters to classmates in style.
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| Image courtesy of Mike MacMillan |
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| Yellowheart |
7) If you can draw, you can burn... wood burn that is. Trace your own comic character, doodle your name, make a "keep out" sign for their bedroom... their imagination is the limit. Basswood, Maple and Birch Plywood are some good options to start with. You can purchase the wood burning pen here from Lee Valley and their imagination can lead the way. Not for the little ones - perfect for teens but keep those fingers safe!
 |
| Image courtesy of Lee Valley |
8) If your kids are like me, math homework was as bad as doing the dishes. For some reason my parents never believed me that I was allergic to those things, always ended up having to do them anyway. Lee Valley has a neat project kit that can help make their homework at least slightly more fun. Convert a cool piece(s) of wood into a clipboard for doing homework or showing off in class. Here is the direct link to the kit.
 |
| Images courtesy of Lee Valley |
9) What is the best way to carve wood? Whittle by whittle. "Groan"... I thought it was funny!
Carving or whittling is a great way to entertain your kids... give them a block of wood and say GO!
For a Whittle Fun, here is a book that will keep them entertained for awhile, also available at Lee Valley.
 |
| Image courtesy of Lee Valley |
10) If you are not board yet, I'll leaf with with one more tip. For the older kids who spend countless hours playing Tony Hawk, give their thumbs a break and help them build a skateboard. We've got the Baltic Birch plywood that will do the trick and the internet is filled with many DIY articles and videos for the rest.
Hope you enjoyed reading todays tips. You can probably tell we love Lee Valley so if you haven't been there yet, stop reading this and head over there now!
The "K" in KJP
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Livos - What we carry
We are beyond happy with Livos so we keep expanding our selection!
If you haven't used it yet, here is a link to our blog post for some "Tips & Tricks"
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| Livos, Kunos: Natural Oil Sealer and Finish Available in 50ml, 250ml and 750ml |
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| Livos, Kunos: Countertop Oil Available in 50ml, 250ml and 750ml |
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| Livos, Kunos: Natural Oil Sealer We just brought in 50ml jars of the full colour line up. Visit the store to see samples on actual wood. (It's a work in progress but we're on it!) |
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| Some of the popular colours are available in 250ml - Smoked Oak, White & Intensive Cherry |
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| Rosewood, Cherry, Walnut & Black - 250ml |
Gleivo - Beeswax - available in 250ml
Saturday, 14 December 2013
Wood puns never grow old
Are you board?
Wood you prefer me to tell you a joke?
I consider myself very poplar so you better laugh.
I will ash your opinions when I need them and cherry pick the best answers.
You're probably thinking I need to spruce this up a bit.. feel free to log in with your comments.
Now that I have twigged your interest, I can branch out into more interesting conversation.
For you yoga enthusiasts, branching out into the downward dog should knot be done in your workshop. I saw you... and it wasn't pretty. Why don't you walk the plank instead? At least you won't be warped or twisted.
I hope yew all enjoyed reading this sappy post. I'll leaf you with this...
What is the best way to carve wood? Whittle by whittle.
The "K" in KJP
Wood you prefer me to tell you a joke?
I consider myself very poplar so you better laugh.
I will ash your opinions when I need them and cherry pick the best answers.
You're probably thinking I need to spruce this up a bit.. feel free to log in with your comments.
Now that I have twigged your interest, I can branch out into more interesting conversation.
For you yoga enthusiasts, branching out into the downward dog should knot be done in your workshop. I saw you... and it wasn't pretty. Why don't you walk the plank instead? At least you won't be warped or twisted.
I hope yew all enjoyed reading this sappy post. I'll leaf you with this...
What is the best way to carve wood? Whittle by whittle.
The "K" in KJP
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Don't feel like shovelling? Shop from home
Does the thought of having to shovel before leaving your house get you cranky? Wouldn't it be nice to just sit at home and feel productive?
With Christmas just around the corner, you may not have a choice. Well, we are here to help you stay warm at home, while crossing off someone on your Christmas list.
Gift Certificates - available in any denomination. Give us a call (225-6926) and we will mail the certificate directly to you. Done in less than 2 minutes. Then you can go back to "not shovelling the driveway".
If you do have the ambition to leave the house, have you read the post on "10 gifts you can make for $25 or less"? The timing is even better now as Turning Blanks, 24" Shorts and Burls are 20% off!
And just a reminder of our holiday hours:
Tuesday, December 24th - closing at 12:00pm
December 25th - January 1st - CLOSED
Will be re-opening on Thursday, January 2nd - 9am - 5pm
The "K" in KJP
With Christmas just around the corner, you may not have a choice. Well, we are here to help you stay warm at home, while crossing off someone on your Christmas list.
Gift Certificates - available in any denomination. Give us a call (225-6926) and we will mail the certificate directly to you. Done in less than 2 minutes. Then you can go back to "not shovelling the driveway".
If you do have the ambition to leave the house, have you read the post on "10 gifts you can make for $25 or less"? The timing is even better now as Turning Blanks, 24" Shorts and Burls are 20% off!
And just a reminder of our holiday hours:
Tuesday, December 24th - closing at 12:00pm
December 25th - January 1st - CLOSED
Will be re-opening on Thursday, January 2nd - 9am - 5pm
The "K" in KJP
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