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Slab of Wood for >$20,000 Anybody?
http://talaricohardwoods.com/images/BastongeButt/1441.html
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"Best" primer for painted cabinetry...
I'm curious about how folks paint their woodwork. Not a rub through finish, but a nice smooth coat of pigmented lacquer or paint. I've always thought that you'd prime and scuff until you had a...
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What is it? Set 427
The latest set has been posted: http://55tools.blogspot.com/Rob
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Cutting mortises
Anyone have a suggestion on how I can cut 170 mortises in an hour? I was considering a Domino, but it falls far short at only 168. There has to be a more efficient tool.
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Justifying the Donino.
This morning some where between 10 .am. and 11 a.m. I cut 168 mortices, precisely placed with no pencil marks or measuring. Some mortices are not visible, the plywood panels have equal numbers of...
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Buying small amounts of cut wood (UK)
Do you have access to a hobby store, a large toy store, lab supply house, etc. that would have small laboratory equipment? In the US lab equipment or toy lab equipment is found in many place like...
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Is it possible to reface kitchen cabinets that have a plastic-like covering on them?
Our kitchen is old, ugly, and our-dated and need updated terribly. Unfortunately, I have a kid that just started college and another that will be starting next year, so money is going to be at a...
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O/T: Hey Canucks
Your prime minister states your shale sands oil are being sold to the Chinese now that the pipeline across the US is on hold. Shades of GW Bush. Lew
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Simple chair plan?
I have actual need for a chair, with minimal armrests, otherwise as simple as possible without looking 'funny'. Inexpensive tools available: Table Saw Scroll saw Drill Press Table-mounted router (1/4"...
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Rebirth of the American Chestnut Tree
hope they succeed! I'm too young to have ever seen a Chestnut tree in the wild, but I hope I get to see one before I die. Also check out the American Chestnut Foundation:
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How much natural oil does wood have
Any suggestions for wood that had no natural oils that might be better for this type of application? -------------------------------- Sooner or later natural wood and carbon steel will react. Line the...
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GO GIANTS!!!!!!
Need I say more.
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Barn wood
I got some barnwood, and I want to make a bookcase looking thing in my shop to put my old timey items on. Problem is, where I cut across the old wood, it exposes nice grain and color of hidden wood,...
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Lathe search
I'm considering dipping into the lathe adventure and want to purchase a mini lathe. What features are necessary and what other specs should I be looking for? How good is Rikon products? Any name brand...
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thicknesser
Is the GMC PLANER THICKNESSER 2000W Model PT330 any good?
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