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wooden cylinders
i am trying to drill a 1/4" hole in a dowel 1/2 diameter about 5"long it nevers seems to go tru straight i have a milling machine i have purchase a bit about 6"long at lee valley and a dowel self...
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KIDS PROJECTS
The other day someone was asking about projects for kids. Apparently didn't bother looking very far. Anyway, found these while looking for something else. JOAT Even Popeye didn't eat his spinach until...
 
Almost off topic but it reminds me of woodworking (or wood, specifically)
The Barn thread inspired me to post this. I recently had the pleasure of traveling twice to my In-Laws in Clearfield PA and my route was on PA 322. There are several areas where the road is cut...
 
Tormek evaluation
Folks, Just in case anyone was thinking of a Tormek, I just bought a new unit. Pros 1) Well built 2) Super book on how to use it 3) Simple to use 4) Following their guidelines will restore even the...
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old barns and structures from my travels
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Cherry mantle ideas...
After seeing the job I did on my kitchen, some friends asked if I could make a cherry mantle for their gas fireplace. They live in a rather modern condo, and just want something incredibly simple, ie....
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Corner Cab - work in progress
Working on a personal project until it's time to install the next kitchen (fast approaching, so get ready Leon!) Pictured on apbw is the basic corner cabinet casework I've been working on, when I get...
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butt-joints to veneered board
I'm thinking about building a household cabinet made from maple veneered MDF. The design I've come up with requires some butt joints from the sides onto the bottom of the cabinet. Now, I'm planning to...
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Any DW 734 Planer comments?
Hi Gang, I read very few complaints about the Dewalt DW734 planer, but most of them seemed to be quality control errors. A stripped bolt, dull blades etc. Has anyone on the wreck had any experience...
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Repairing a Tonk revolving piano stool
First off, why do people think I can repair furniture just because I make furniture? Anyway, a friend has presented me with a Tonk piano stool. One of the rungs has splintered off, leaving a...
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Shop rags
My once fertile source of shop rags seems to be drying up. The local thrift shop was once a source of used, white, all cotton tees at 5 shirts for a buck. Lately these have been fewer and farther...
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O/T: And Now For the Canadians On The List
A Canadian is walking down the street with a case of beer under his arm. His friend Doug stops him and asks, "Hey Bob! Whacha get the case of beer for?" "I got it for my wife, eh." answers Bob. "Oh!"...
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OT: CAD ramblings
Not long ago, I asked for some input on CAD. I received a lot of really great leads and suggestions. For a while, it looked like the Ashlar Vellum route was the way to go. When ordering the particular...
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BINDING ROUTER JIG
If you need one. JOAT Even Popeye didn't eat his spinach until he had to. http://pweb.jps.net/~kmatsu/htmlpages/bindrtrjig.html
 
CIRCLE-CUTTING JIG
Not exactly the way I'd do it, but on the other hand, I wouldn't need a circle that large. This's probably been posted before. Got an idea for a routing jig, and just checking to see if there's...