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What is it? Set 446
A new set has been posted on the web site:
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Finish for Outdoor Redwood Furniture
I am building a couple of Adirondack chairs from Redwood. I found some nice clear Redwood for most of the visible slats, arms etc. Under-structure is construction grade Redwood. This stuff is hard to...
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RE: <nailshooter>
Anybody hear from Robert lately? Lew
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Wiring query--I've got a mental block it seems...
Taken from old silo unloader to use as second parallel from alternate location DC in shop... 240V coil relay, 240V 2hp-rated contacts of the mechanical spring type--load contacts a common and one...
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An on topic discussion on gluing!
Smooth vs. rough surfaces for best glue line strength? know this has come up in the past but it's worth repeating.... the comments section is interesting. From time to time I hear someone comment...
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General shutting Main plant
From a fine woodworking email: This is sad, as I like their tools. And choice is always good. The number of woodworking machines made in North America is about to get even smaller. General Mfg., the...
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Ping - You Houston Folks
John Cox Lumber Co. is selling their assets. Might be worth checking out. Leon, no edge sander. Sonny http://irsauctions.com/index_lots.asp?pg=details
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O/T: A Punch In The Gut
The Subject says it all, especially today. Just received notice that an acquaintance of mine lost her son in a motorcycle accident last night here in SoCal. No other details available yet. As a former...
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Sagging Garage Door
I have a detached garage (built in 1955) door made of wood segments joined by woodwork that looks something like tongue-in-groove flooring. Replacing the door is probably impractical. On the garage...
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OT Wheelchair
Yesterday was the one year anniversary of the accident that put me in this wheel chair. Still have a couple of surgeries left to go but I did manage to walk about 10 feet a few days ago. Hopefully, it...
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Happy Father's Day to all
Subject says it all: Happy Father's Day!
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Bar clamp stresses/follow on to recent HF quality post
I am just getting into clamping up boards for table tops, etc.. Aren't you supposed to make the jointed edges straight, so the you don't NEED much clamping pressure? I have a limited variety of bar...
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Anyone here have a Woodpecker precision router lift V2 420 or 350 with a PC690 router?
Hi, folks - Anyone here have a Woodpecker PRL-V2 420 or 350 with a Porter-Cable 690 router motor in it? The descriptions say that above-the-table bit changes for the 690 require offset wrenches. I'm...
 
O/T: Still Smoke?
Just received the following from my daughter about her uncle, (My Ex BIL). Born in 1945, a heavy smoker all his life, looks like the big "C" finally got him. If you still smoke, might want to think...
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Anybody Using Plyboo/Bamboo Plywood?
I'm getting ready to build a cabinet and vanity for our bathroom(s) remodel and was looking at a plywood list from the local supplier. I saw some sheet products from this company... includes, among...
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