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Interesting plan on eBay
Found this today. If you squint, you might be able to see the plans without buying them: Wallace http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110110997410&ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:US:1MJ...
 
What is a 1/10th Mortise Chisel Used For?
I see LN has added a 1/10 th inch mortise Chisel to thier catalog but can't figure out what it would be used for (I already know it's for chopping 1/10 inch wide mortises wiseguy :-)
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Another *&^% kickback! Need recommendations for a REAL splitter!!
Dave, I just installed my MJ splitter yesterday. I have the green one for 1/8" kerf blades since that is the blade I use. I followed the directions precisely, even when drilling the holes in the ZCI....
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Delta DC
I purchased a Delta dustcollector in Nov 2004. About 2 weeks ago the motor would not run - it would try to start then the breaker would trip. I took motor and blower to local repair shop. After they...
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OT - Wood-joy.com
I receive the Dilbert newsletter (yeah, the Dilbert we all know and love) and the latest one had this to say: "I recently bought a very cool gigantic (almost 5' tall) wooden tennis racket that now...
 
Poor customer service from Skil
The first cordless drill I ever bought was a 9.6 volt Skil. Worked like a charm, but it was recalled and replaced with a 12 volt. It has never held a charge well and is now dead. I did a little...
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INSPIRATION - Loft Bed System
Damn. For the price these people are asking if you're not sure you could do a good job making one yoursef, you could afford to make 3 or 4 prototypes from cheap wood, until you get it right, and still...
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First Clock
This is my first attempt at a clock. Turned out pretty well, though the wife doesn't like the spalted maple back...... http://www.loyno.edu/~cbmarsh/clock.htm
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Redwood Alternative
I have an outdoor project where the plan calls for 2"x8"x8' Redwood. The final project will be painted. My local lumber yard only had 1"x6" Redwood and I will try another place this weekend. If they...
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Any idea on what is this?
Hi all!! There is an extrange "maybe woodworking" tool on a local auction site, here in Argentina. It looks like some kind "manual stationary planner".. but I don't really have any idea of what's...
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Re: Woodworking classes
Protect hearing when using the router!!! Pay particular attention to the direction of the router bit rotation when facing different directions. A right/correct/typical cutting direction has the sharp...
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What is it? CLXIV
The latest set has just been posted: http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/Rob
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Scroll saw
A few weeks ago I asked about a starter saw. Thanks for all the replys. Many of the reviews I read were both hot & cold on each saw, save the Dewalt 788. It arrived yesterday, nice saw. I was very...
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Mortise / Mortising Chisels
I'm looking for some good, heavy duty, truly imperial mortising chisels. I've seen the Lie-Nielsen offering, but I was wondering if there are any other good ones out there. I'm not opposed to buying...
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Red Colored Paint On Old Clock Cases
Hello To All...The question is what is the paint/stain that was used on the inside of now today's antique clocks. When I open an antique clock case and look inside I notice a brick red colored...
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