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A little Milk Paint help please
My daughter requested a nightstand/endtable for her new studio apartment. After agreeing on dimensions 21"square she changed her mind, unsure if it would fit. The table with a drawer and lower shelf...
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Using external planer resources
I was talking to a friend who suggested that I take my newly constructed tabletop to the services of a local woodshop for final planing. The logic being that they are equipped to handle objects far...
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Mentoring A Novice Woodworker
A DIYer friend want to learn to make solid wood "stuff" (as opposed to face framed ply "stuff), having already made some Ply and 2x4 "stuff" using DF studs and construction grade ply - and a cricular...
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*** Mini-FAQ for rec.woodworking # 166 - For want of somebody else posting this
* Welcome to rec.woodworking, known locally as the wreck * This is an informal group with users of all levels of knowledge, from those who have yet to pick up a tool, professional woodworkers, authors...
 
O/T: More Old Tractors
Dateline:....... Nemaha, Nebraska Today was the last tractor square dance was held in Nemaha. Seems high gasoline prices have ended a summer tradation that has been going on for the last 10 or so...
 
Granite & Water Stones
I am in the process of remodeling a bathroom. We decided (good or bad) to use granite tiles for vanity top. We have purchased the tiles and are very happy with the tiles themselves. I have never dealt...
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Small Gloat
Our town holds and annual rummage sale with all sorts of stuff from residents and weekenders alike. The Women's Club takes in 2 or 3 kilobucks and the leftovers go to the Salvation Army. Winners all...
 
OT: Pray for rain.
James Dobson, a man whose message has I have listened to for years, called upon the conservative base to pray for rain on the Dems' party at Mile High Stadium. I thought he was out of line....
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Reciprocating saws (Sawzall) - shorter stroke, orbital action ???
What are the pro's and con's of a shorter stroke (3/4" vs 1.25") and how does the orbital action feature work (and why whould I want it) ??? I'm looking at a Milwaukee 6509-xx (where xx is a number...
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Scarf Joint
I have a piece of red oak that is 60" x 4" x 1/4". I want to steam this and bend it. I have no problem doing that . Where I would like to get some help is with making a scarf to join the 2 ends after...
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O/T: Old Cowboys
Enjoy Lew Tom the old cowboy had lost his wife a year or so before rumor had it that he was marrying a 'mail order' bride. Being a good friend, the banker asked Tom if the rumor was true. Tom assured...
 
Finishing Question for a Potato/Onion Bin
I am making a potato/onion bin out of knotty pine. What kind of finish would you use inside the bin, if any? Should I seal it with something like polyurathane so the potato juices don't get into the...
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Cedar Glue Questions
I got a nice load of cedar wood reclaimed from an an old deck. I am putting Mr. Lumber Wizard to work. Question about indoor gluing. If I want to make a basic panel, do I use the same methods and get...
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Mortising with a router
What's the simplest way to make mortises with a router? I've got 24 holes that need to be cut on 2" legs for my current project. I've found several commercial jigs for sale but they're pretty pricey....
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Tired of Norm's Fancy Tools?
Tune into my new show, the New Dixie Workshop. In this episode, we make a giant living room Lazy Susan out of a wooden cable spool. Next, on the New Dixie Workshop. S.
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