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Where to get accurate tape measure?
Or maybe someone can tell me how to use the two I have. The hook at the end of the tape on both of mine (and every new one I picked up at Lowes) has about a 1/16th inch of play. In other words,...
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Columbus Woodworking Show Question
I have recently moved back into the Central Ohio area. I saw an ad for the upcoming Columbus Woodworking Show. Was wondering if anyone had been to it and what their thoughts were. I am a rookie with a...
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Linseed Oil
I recently built the first of two matching nightstands. I am using Linseed Oil(boiled) as I really like the way it brings out the grain. I am currently working with red oak and am a little concerned...
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Where can I buy a 67" band saw blade?
I am looking for a length 67", width 1/4", teeth 8/inch band saw blade. I have gotten one from home depot before, but today I went again and couldn't find it anymore. Anyone know where can I buy it?
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Finger Joint Pitch
I have got 2 each 1 x 2 x 4' 2" and 2 each 1 x 2 x 2' 2" maple for my coffee table frame and I would like to finger joint (box joint) the corners with an odd number of tabs so that the longer front...
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Fininshing a bee hive
I have made a Zambian style bee hive for a customer. Problem is what do I finish it with as the handbook with the plans does not give any hints. Wood primer and outdoor enamel? Spar Varnish? Exterior...
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cutting thin edge of plank
Hello I am hoping someone can advise me of the most accurate way of cutting a =BC strip of wood from a plank six feet long. I need to save the wood strip for something else and the strip needs to be...
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Lowes RANT!
Wow Dave, Again with the childish crap. It's no wonder that you always ask for help with a project rather than give good advice. Lou
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What is it? CLI
Just posted another set this morning: http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/Rob
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New Yankee Workshop Season
What do you think about the projects that Norm's lined up for this season? I like the various projects towards the end and the clock, but the gilt mirror wasn't my cup of tea. So glad he's back tho!...
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Lap Desk
I posted these pics over in A.B.P.W., but I since I wound up hosting them on the web anyway I figured I'd post them here as well. I made this lap desk as a gift for my wife: is made of maple. The...
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Half-blind dovetail jig
I am currently looking for a dovetail jig I can make them by hand but it takes me forever with lots of try and error, with a project with more than one drawer I would like to speed up the process a...
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OT; The Fiesta Bowl
One for the Little Guys. This years Fiesta Bowl had to be one of the all time great college football games.
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Leigh dovetail jig question
I have a D4 jig. What is the difference between a D4 and a D4R? Thanks
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FS: Make Your Own Wye Adapters
Hey guys, as occasional poster here (look it up, I swear!) I hope I'm not offending anyone with my items for sale. I see Ed sells his excellent TS Aligner here, so it shouldn't be a big deal. I've...
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