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Is Elm good for anything?

I'm a noob to this forum (from Google groups), but not a noob woodworker. I have an elm tree that has grown so large, a...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tlbs101
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by tlbs101

Normites vs Luddites

I thought this topic might spur some interesting opinions. Over many years, as a woodworker, I have seen many useful an...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by joseph.golaine
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by joseph.golaine

Bevel up vs back bevel smoother

What would work better on curly cherry, a Stanley Bailey #4 or #4 1/2 clone with back bevel or a bevel up smoother? Thi...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by am15us
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by am15us

Iron stains on mahogany?

--I'm taking a whack at box making; last night I left something gluing up with a square in place to make sure it cured...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by steamer
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by steamer

Makita or Festool

This may sound like a follish question, but, I am looking to buy a nice lightweight and compact 18V driver. I currently...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by neillarson
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by neillarson

Creating a Panel fitted in an old radio

I am currently converting an antique radio into a computer case. Circa 1930s. The back is open and originally has a car...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by idgarad
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by idgarad

iTech 1332 OR Axminster AW10BSB2

Dear All, I'm now more or less at the final stage of choosing which Saw Bench (Cabinet Saw/Table Saw) to buy. I've narr...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Sandingdust.2oti16
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Sandingdust.2oti16

which HF lift table

I've been watching sales at HF for one of their hydraulic lift tables. There are 4 models, but basically they fall into...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by NOSPAM.coloradotrout
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by NOSPAM.coloradotrout

Slop Room Sink Project

Started a new project for SWMBO last week. We have a laundry/Bath room on the first floor and it had a little powder ro...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bremen68
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by bremen68

Head Board

I am relatively new to woodworking and wanted to build a headboard for a bed. Would anyone recommend attaching it to th...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by timothymcgovern
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by timothymcgovern

How would you do this?

I've had this idea for a jewelry box floating around for a couple years but until now haven't been able to match up the...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by legend65
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by legend65

Removing paraffin

I recently inherited a large amount of exotic woods that have been dipped in a waxy substance, I'm assuming paraffin wax...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by craig.olague
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by craig.olague

Panel Frame Stile & Rail Mismatch Trouble

I'm having newbie trouble making the frame for a small (18" X 12") panel door. I'm using a matched two piece rail and s...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dennise9
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by dennise9

Any interesting woodworking stores in SW Florida?

I am on Marco Island this week and wonder if there are any interesting WW stores in the area. I donno, maybe there are s...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by toller
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by toller

Match an older stain.

I need to replace a piece of molding around a door. The original stain was "fruitwood", and is about 20 years old. I cu...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jtpryan
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by jtpryan