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Options for replacing/rebuilding cordless drill batteries...
Hello to the group, Like many of you, I have several cordless drills in my studio. Several of them (Dewalt, Bosch, Ryobi) need their rechargeable batteries replaced. However, when you check the price...
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Deft Brushing Lacquer problem
I am using Deft Brushing Lacquer to refinish a mahogany table top. The first coat appeared to go on well. The second coat developed what appear to be craters in various places. I sanded with 320,...
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Trip to Japan
There's a 50-50 chance I'll be going to Japna this spring. If I do, where do I go to find the world class chisels and knives? I just thumbed through Lonely Planet (and the index, too) and didn't see...
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Tool Batteries: A Canadian Source
Hi All, To keep this information from being lost in the old thread, I have copied it into this new thread for everyone to benefit: I have found , by chance, at the Hamilton Woodshow this weekend:...
 
Bandsaw recommendation
I am in the "I need a new toy" mode and am looking at a bandsaw. Right now, I see the saw as being able to handle basic cutting and some resawing. The resawing I can't see as ever being more than 12",...
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OT Humor: I'm baaack!
Gunslinger & the Old Prospector An old prospector walks his tired old mule into a western town one day. He had been out in the desert for about six months without a drop of whiskey. He walked up to...
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MDF ok for rail and stiles?
On a raised panel cabinet door thats 22 x 44", would 3/4" MDF provide adequate structure for the rail and stiles also? The rail and stiles are 3" wide. It would use MDF for the raised panel and rather...
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Design questions for media storage cabinet
Hi all, I'm working on the design for a media storage cabinet to handle our movie/music collection, and I have a couple of questions I though I'd put to the group: Since DVD & CD cases are "so" narrow...
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Woodworker (UK)
Anybody seen Anton Fitzpatrick's programme? I swear he makes Rico Daniels' stuff look like a heirloom pieces! Loose joints, little to no sanding, and today he made an outdoor table where one of the...
 
Compressor leak
It is no problem to move components from an old tank to a new tank except, you will want the new tank to be setup as close as possible as the old one. Generally welding brackets etc to a tank changes...
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unisaw switch
My 1940's era unisaw needs a new on/off switch. Any help is appreciated. I don't subscribe to the group anymore, so direct replies work best. The number on the plate is R-430. Thanks! John Minor
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My compressor has a hole in it
I noticed moisture under my compressor. I discovered a pin hole in it. I immediately cut the plug off of the cord so nobody can use it. My question is, has anybody in this group purchased a new tank...
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Cane Holder Need Solved
I carry a cane now, not because I need one about 99.9% of the time, but every once in awhile my knee gives me problems, and then I'm very happy the cane is along. Most of the time it's no bother, I...
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Carbide Planer Blade repairable?
The jointer hand push block to my Makita P12-RA jointer/planer was stored on the planer table and had slid underneath the planer where it remained unnoticed. When I was jointing I suddenly heard a...
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Justification For MORE CLAMS! (in abpw)
Youngest showed up today around noon - looking like he had a mild sunburn. "You been to the beach in this weather? (cold - for California - and rainy) I asked. "No. Why?" he asked "You look like you...
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