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Tools For Sale in NJ...
Not mine... Someone handed me a "blurb" with a name and phone number and said the guy had some tools. No clue what they are or if the prices are fair... But if you want to call, feel free: Joe -...
 
Stair railing estimates
I would hesitate to answer unless I knew what material and how far this thing is going - 3 risers or 20? with a wrap around porch? Cable systems, glass, steel? Will this need to pass the 4" ball rule?
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Cigarette burns - any fixes?
Suggestion. Look all over them for a manufacturer's mark--if they're that good there's very likely such a mark somewhere. If they're still in business contact them for advice.
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Identifying finish - need help
How can I identify the finish on a piece of furniture? I inherited a couple of pieces of oak furniture made by the Sumter Cabinet Co. I did a web search and they're still in business, but could find...
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Unfortunate Attempt To Remove A Dent - What Now?
| Hi, | | I made a error and could use some opinions. | | A table top under construction fell over and got a tiny nick. | The water and heat trick didn't remove it. I didn't want to | fill it or leave...
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repairing charred cabinet door
Hello, I have a cabinet door that was slightly damaged in a fire. The door is only blackened at the bottom and bottom part of the front of the door. The door is intacted and in great condition...
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OT: Too funny.
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Ebonizing Maple - Follow Up
First, thank you to everyone for their genuinely helpful ideas. I tried most with varying degrees of sucess. Pics and my commentary posted in abpw. Joe C.
 
Tersa knives in Australia
Hi guys, My company will be providing Tersa blades for the Australian market in a few months time. * Knife change in seconds * Knives are clamped by centrifugal force so no screws * No knife...
 
Recommendations on starter set of hand planes...
I keep seeing the experienced gurus here talk about the miracles they can do with hand planes (along with the high prices one can pay for some of the best :). Unfortunately, I just have a borg-quality...
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What type of TS blade to "resaw" QS White Oak?
I need to split some 4/4 x 2" QS White Oak to make some thin stiles approximately 3/8" thick (minus half a saw kerf) for a paneling system. The exact finished thickness is not important but I do need...
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outlet/low voltage in fireplace mantel?
Hi Bob, I built a house from the ground up and have a TV over the fireplace. In NY state the fire code enforces the use of steel studs behind the drywall above a fire place. Steel stud framing has...
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plywood or presswood
It looks like you *really* wet it down. My best advice is... STOP DOING THAT As thick as that is - and as wet as it appears you have made it - it is going to take weeks if not months to dry out and...
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Bandsaw blade drifts
I suspect I need a new blade but I figured I'd post my experience for input. This morning my bandsaw blade was tracking fine. Later I cut some cardboard for the trash. Immediately after that, my blade...
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Need Some Ideas
Some time back I told how I used my hand power plans to round out stock in my wood lathe. Had planed a side of a couple of chunks of 2X4, glued them together, then turned 3 different weight carver...
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