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Rockler Rail Coping Jig
I just ordered this thing and now I am having buyers remorse. I read a review that noted there is no way to adjust the fence when out of square. It is designed to be used with a sacrificial fence so I...
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SCMS question.
What is the purpose of having a radial arm or a chop saw if one has a SCM saw? I would like to get a SCMS, and was wondering if I should sell my other 2 saws since a SCMS does the same operations? It...
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Finishing wood and plywood question
I'm making a corner curio cabinet, using African mohogany plywood for the sides and wood for the frame, door and trim. When I put a finish on it will the plywood and wood be the same color? I know the...
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Router table & lift mechanism
I think its time for me to build a new router table. I've seen a variety of plans over the years and a Google search results in lots of info. In this group, Norm's design keeps surfacing and I'm...
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Spice Rack Woes, Mini French Cleat System??
I have to build and install two matching spice racks into a small kitchen. I have my plans. The wood is available. It is an easy build that can be done in a day. The problem is that they must be...
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Hole Saw Mod Question
Sun, Nov 4, 2007, 1:27am (EST-2) (Lew=A0Hodgett) doth posteth: If I understand correctly, you are trying to make 32 wheels, not 32 holes. Wheels? Wheels? Don' need no steenkin' wheels. No, I'm just...
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Kitchen cabibet edges?
What do you use on exposed cabinet edges? I am using a solid wood 3/4" X 3/4" strip, but I'm wondering if that's too thick. Also, how do you attach it, just edge glue, or something else? I'm using "0"...
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brad versus pin nailer - specific use
Am putting up some self made molding, with the molding having a 1/4" rabbit, rouhly 3/8" wide, that needs to be fastened to a previous layer of 1/4" plywood. The molding is made of 1"x13/4" ash and...
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FS Multi Router on Craig's List Portland
Craig's list in Portland has a used Multi Router for sale at - 'd look into it myself if I had the space for another machine. No connection - in fact I'm extra-cautious about sellers on Craig's List -...
 
1/2" bits in a 3/8" chuck?
Is there any sort of 1/2" chuck that you can chuck into a 3/8" chuck so you can use half inch drill bits with your 3/8" drill? JP ************
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dang fires II
We are now officially back home after having been under forced evacuation since October 22, due to a particularly nasty forest fire which was encouraged by high winds. Our home was spared but 105...
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bread box
I have just finished a bread box for my son It is made from pine and finished with minwax stain and a water based varathane clear Problem is smell from pine or finish seems to enter breads put in box...
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220 volt motor wiring
Hello. I'm sure this has been posted about in here before, but I don't know how to find it. So I'll ask again. I am running a 220 line for my new (used) tablesaw. What does the ground attach to in the...
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Looking into a smaller tablesaw...would like some input..
Greets all... I am looking to get a new saw for my single car garage shop..right now I am working with an older contractors saw and its really too big for my situation ( as crazy as that sounds ), I...
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Damn, that's gonna leave a mark!
I was cross-cutting about an inch or so from the end of several pieces of oak for my current project. After about four cut-offs were laying on the waste side of the blade I decided to carefully remove...
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