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Looking for Loft Ladder designs
Not requiring any specialised hardware.! thnkx
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A couple of questions about crown molding
Q1: The foam crown molding we purchased has a very decorative pattern. The pattern is very similar to the third molding shown on this site: it is possible to match the pattern when making a scarf or...
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One piece cutting board quandry
Key to this question is *my MIL* wants a one piece cutting board, meaning not made of glued up boards. I guess because those she has had in the past have failed at the joints. The monster she wants is...
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Finish before assembly?
Hi all! I'm building a wooden trunk. I added some details, and it has some mouldings, beads, grooves, etc.. I'm almost ready to glue the whole thing up, and I'm wondering what to do with finish. In...
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Dust Collector question
I am outfitting a basement shop and need to do as good of a job controlling the dust as I can. I am planning on a cyclone style collector in the 2 Hp range. I have literature from Oneida, Grizzly and...
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RE:Table Saw Help
There are as many opinions as there are woodworkers. There is no right or wrong answer to your question for so many reason such as your intended use, space available, funds available etc ad...
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Draw sides&slides in Sydney Australia?
Does anyone know who supplies drawer slides (similar to those advertised by Rockler perhaps?) at a reasonable price in Sydney Oz (or anywhere in Oz that will mail order)? The local hardware stores...
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O/T: Texas Lost One
Texas has lost a jewel at far too young an age, Molly Ivins. Whether you agreed or disagreed with her is not important. She had a way of using words to deflate the pompous. I will miss her humor. Lew
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Help ID Veneer?
Ok.. I need to know is what kind of wood the veneer is. Specifically on the top and face area of the case. father in-law said that he thought it was walnut. A look at the front and he may be right....
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Slat bed question
I am working on my foot/head board rails. If I don't have the two sides exactly parallel to each other than the slats will not fit at a constant length from left to right. Question #1: If I am off a...
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Power saw help
Didn't see this specific question in the FAQ. There are several types of saws I know of: table saw, radial arm saw, compound miter saw, sliding compound miter saw, and portable circular saw. Ignoring...
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Need some help building bandsaw stand
I need to build a new stand for my Old jet 14in bandsaw. the 3/4hp motor burned out and I bought a 1.5 hp to replace it but it no longer fits in the old position so under the saw it will go. I need...
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Thanks for helping a lurker
I researched table saws via Google on this group for over two weeks and finally decided to order the Jet JWTS-10JF from Amazon. Just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the past posts. I ordered this...
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removing old putty
Hi, I have just picked up a wooden sliding door and window. They are a colonial style and each of the three sections (Fixed window, sliding door and windout - awning window) have 10 small pieces of...
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An online source for laminate, finally - I think
Quite a while back I asked if anyone knew of an online source for laminate for jig material. Well I think I've finally found one, under the name "Garolite". Available at There are various grades. I'm...
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