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CAD program?
Anyone know of a cheap, (freeware?), drafting program? Nothing fancy, I just want something simple to layout cuts on sheet of plywood before cutting, and similar tasks.
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Anyone have a Delta benchtop ROS?
I just bought a Delta benchtop ROS at a garage sale and have a few questions. 1) It came with hook/loop and SA sandpaper. The h/l is obvious, but how do you use the SA? Do you have to pull the hook...
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Dewalt scrollsaw question
Has anyone experienced a stutter or sudden blip in motor speed with the 788 model? I just purchased a used (only slightly by appearance and tale by seller, who seems to buy at estate sales and then...
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Too much aromatic cedar?
Thanks to all who have responded - (T&E should have been T&G (tongue and groove)) Some very good ideas on how to deal with the situation. Very nice chest Swingman. I'll try to remember to post some...
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Is it appropriate to mount this type of fan under existing roof vents?
I am going to install a whole house fan to exhaust hot air out of the rooms on the top floor , and while I'm at it I'm thinking of installing fan(s), most likely one (1). in the roof itself to exhaust...
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chain smoker & furniture residues problem
Friend is rehabbing his late mother's house, who smoked like a chimney. No, better make that a smokestack. The walls are yellow from the smoke, coats and coats of kilz (even premium) haven't been...
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Penny Wise, Pound Foolish?
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish How many times have you seen a a well proportioned, well executed and beautifully finished piece - that?s just not quite right - because of - frugality? For the beginner and...
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DMT DiaSharp 8000?
Anyone used the DMT DiaSharp 8000 diamond stone? I'm interested in possibly trying to replace my wetstones with it but have heard of quality control problems with larger diameter diamonds making it on...
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Nickel Plated Oval Head Screws
Hi all, Does anyone have a good source for buying nickel plated screws? Specifically, I'm looking for nickel plated (polished), oval slot head wood screws. I can't seem to find a vendor online who has...
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Project Boat Bed Pics
I meant to post this a while ago but never got around to it, anyway here are some pics of the boat bed (inspired by the potterybarn one) I made my son Fin. not look like it in the pic but he loves it...
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Hardware source question
--One of the woodworking catalogs, forgot which one, has a bunch of polished brass widgets that can be used to construct a bar; i.e. the brass railing for your feet, the brass brackets to hold the...
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Hole Saw Plug Removal
I need some advice on using a hole saw. I've drilled 9 out of the 36 holes I need and I'm looking to speed up the process a bit. Here's where I'm at: - I'm using a 1.25" single-piece hole saw by...
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Dewalt Customer Service
Put my 9.6 volt battery on to charge and when I came back to it a couple of hours later, I found the battery and charger almost melted together. Called Dewalt and they told me to bring it to my local...
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New? Woodworking Site
Stumbled across a pretty good woodworking site the other day (I'm not affiliated with them other than having signed up myself) but seems to have a nice bunch of people there, and has some nice...
 
Floor finishing hassle...?
Howdy, A buddy of mine is soon to open a small retail store in an old venue that was, for about 20 years, a hair salon. He refinished the floors (apparently) by sanding, and then urethaning. In most...
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