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Precise Alignment of Table Saw Blade, Slot and Fence using dial gauge and shop made fixtures. Demo on SawStop
Inspired by the book: “Shop Machines” by John White, I found that I could get excellent results with shop made fixtures. The only expensive thing to purchase is a good dial indicator. Blade...
 
Untreated wood left outside
Hi my boyfriend bought a bench and chairs of untreated wood and does not want to stain or paint it thinking it will just 'age' nicely. Sadly he won't listen to the fact that it will warp, mold and...
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Maple surround for fireplace, two joints are separating. Stainable Repair???
My cousin made a 3D surround for my new fireplace. It is made of solid Maple. The two joints on the inner section are separating and I want to know what I can use to repair or fill in the separation...
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sears 149.23871 lathe
Just picked up this lathe (Sears 149.23871). It's in good condition but I'm trying to find a users manual for it. It's not available on the Sears/craftsman website.
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CUTTING A 4X4 PT POST TO 2.5 BY 3.5
I need 4 posts that hold up some beams in my outdoor patio. Since a 4x4 PT post actual measurement is 3.5 by 3.5, can i cut one side of the 4x4 so it has a reduced width and becomes 2.5 by 3.5 which...
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Where can I get parts for a Morgan 100A wood vise ?
I need parts for a Morgan 100A wood vise that I would like to rebuild, a picture diagram would also be handy. Thanks, Henry
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