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Got a Check today!
I was expecting it, a check from August Home publishing. I submitted a tip 5-6 weeks ago and they want to buy the rights to publish it and or change it up as they see fit. I cannot resubmit to any...
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Milk Paint Help / Advice
First time using milk paint. I am happy that I did get the "old look" I was hoping for. But the whole process seemed messy. So I am wondering what I might have done wrong. This morning I painted my...
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CLEAR hardwood finishes? -- moisture cure, etc.
I now have a new unfinished red oak hardwood floor installed in an apartment that I will be renting out. What I want is a truly CLEAR finish to put down on the new unfinished flooring. I have extra...
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Ping Tom. Bench Pics.
Tom, I posted these a while ago, took them down again after I thought most would have seen them. Happy to put them up again for you. : ) It was my first attempt at building in wood, about 9 years ago....
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Dado Jig for Router
I'm in the process of building a triangular corner bookshelf for SWMBO. ( you know how it goes, "now that you've bought all these new toys for your shed, you can make me a .......and a ...... and so...
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Preserving a slice through a fir
A big old fir tree that used to stand in the middle of the village has been cut down. A slice has been cut from the lower trunk and has been given to the village school. The idea is that the school...
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Metal Detector
I was thinking about taking a circular saw to several cabinets and a full size hollow door (so that I can discard the pieces and avoid what I consider an unreasonable extra expense). Anyone know if...
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OT: Forklifts and vodka don't mix (well)
Something to think about as you build shelves
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Ah Rats ...
Woodrat, that is. One's coming to my house early next week. It's the WR5, which I found on CL for $275. Not quite a steal, hence no gloat, but a significant savings over new. Any of you folks have...
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slate or marble coasters
This involves a wood holder, so relax. On a number of occasions, I made coasters of either slate or marble, complete with a ground in recess for the drink and a cork backing. Over the years, I'd guess...
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Hey Swing - Check It Out
Watson
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Depth adjustment on Milwaukee "body grip" router accuracy
The depth adjustment knob on the 5615-20 Milwaukee "body grip" router is accurate (6/32 = 6/32 actual depth) on the fixed base, but shows 6/32 = 1/8 inch actual depth when the router is in the plunge...
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TS Blade Aligner DIY
Hey, I posted a short video on my website that shows how to make and use a homemade blade/jointer fence alignment jig. Let me know what you think (either on my site or here or both?). I think I may...
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Forstner bits
A coworker who knew I liked woodworking came up to me with a set of forstner bits he found while cleaning out his tool area from his dad's stock and asked if I was interested in buying them. I said I...
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contractor saw belt vibration
How much vibration is normal in the belt of a contractor saw? The saw/belt is about eight years old but has rarely been used. The belt appears to be in excellent condition, but the up/down vibration...
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