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OT: Las Vegas
Interbike? wondering if i can convince swmbo to let me go there to get a new ride "but honey, with the $$ i win in the casino, it'll be paid for...." jc
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grain filler to dark on end grain
I am getting ready to apply mahogany colored grain filler to a mahogany table top however my test piece end grain is way to dark. Am I supposed to put the filler all over even the end grain?
 
Tile+wood table top
Hi all, I really like this end table I ran across while web surfing, and I think I'll try to make my own version. seems that the differential expansion between the wooden part of the top and the...
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Mason and Sullivan Plans (UPDATE)
I am glad to see that there are still people in this world that do things for others and not expect anything in return. I put a request in about 2 weeks ago for info on a Mason and Sullivan...
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Digital Protractor vs Angle Guage and which brand
Would this: this this: more useful than this: this: year ago I nearly bought the "digital angle guage" (square box that shows relative angles), but now the protractor models seems to have more uses...
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Another Bench Dog Question
I've got workbenches that some people would think are antiques, built when I moved into my house in 1972. Basic construction is Square A-Frame 2x4 legs and many longitudinal 2x4 stringers topped with...
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Some recent work
Nice work. Which one holds the family jewels?
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Need some parts for an ancient Shopmaster SB-232 band saw.
I have an old SB-232 shopmaster 12" band saw. It still works great, but the guides are shot, and the tires are also cracked, so I would like to replace then too. Anyone know where I can get parts for...
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Delta Scroll Saw Hold Down-work tends to jump
I have an SS350 Delta Scroll Saw. I find that the work tends to jump a lot with this saw. (of course I am using a new blade properly mounted and proper for the stock being cut). I assume that this is...
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Another reason I prefer Gel Varnishes
I was finishing up on a small job and needed to touch up 4 spots about the size of a BB. Because the spots probably would not be noticeable I almost used oil on them instead of my gel varnish. But...
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Thin-Kerf Blades
I have the 40 tooth WWII. It was definitely a mistake. I am utterly amazed at how much faster the thin kerf 24T freud blade cuts with zero burn. After 30 years of doing this seriousely, I'll keep my...
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OT: The Sling Shot Man
Check out the Sling Shot Man. This is the story of a man who makes sling shots and shoots them like an expert marksman.
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Bench Dog Question
I've made a workbench with an MDF top that is three layers thick (2 1/4"). How well will MDF hold up for some bench dogs? Will it tear up after a few uses or would it be best to forget about putting...
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Powr-Kraft Table Saw Assembly Instructions
Greetings. I acquired a Montgomery Wards Powr-Kraft table saw (TMC-3331A serial # 65X) that's probably about 40-50 years old. The motor and bracket were not attached when I got it. The bracket is 1/2"...
 
ping: sonoma
Really Ive had it about 2 years but I mostly lurk.Love the wood and enjoy the ahhhh fruits??