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Checks in wood

Are checks in wood bad structurally? I don't mind that it has checks provided it doesn't harm the wood structurally. I'm...
3 comments posted 20yrs
posted by atthunt
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by atthunt

Source for Jacobs Power collet in UK?

This tool free router collet looks like just the job for saving time out on site (hanging FD60 fire doors for £17.50 a...
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posted by nobody
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by nobody

Best glue for filler

I want to mix some sawdust with glue to fill a couple of chipouts in a project I am building. Any one have a suggestion...
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posted by aaaa
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by aaaa

Electric Upright Bass

Pictures are posted on alt.binaries.pictures.woodworking Swamp ash body with bookmatched flame maple top. The neck is b...
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posted by smcyr
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by smcyr

Large crown moulding

I want to make cherry 3 1/2" crown moulding on my router table. However all bits I can find have effective length of 2...
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posted by agalkin
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by agalkin

Fire hazards with oil finishes

Hi, I'm currently writing an article for a canadian woodworking magazine about fire hazards in a typical workshop. The...
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posted by none
36 comments posted 20yrs posted by none

DJ-20 for sale, CT

One of my wood dealers, a small cabinet shop, has upgraded to a bigger, spiral head jointer and is selling his DJ-20. I...
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posted by nospam
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

Tip of the Day

When drilling pilot holes for screws, have the drill bit turning in the clockwise direction for faster feed.
31 comments posted 20yrs
posted by esp
31 comments posted 20yrs posted by esp

lazy susan bearing

Hi, I have been lurking for a while now, picking up lots of useful stuff whilst building a kitchen using Jim Tolpins bo...
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posted by nospam
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

Tape measure in Tenths of an inch

I have been looking for a tape (say 16 or 25 ft) in tenths of an inch. I can't find that. The reason I am interested is...
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posted by eganders
46 comments posted 20yrs posted by eganders

Resharpining 8in Jointer Blades. Best Way ?

Need to sharpen my jointer blades. Can anyone reccamend a shop that can accuratley sharpen them. Preferrably in the Rale...
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posted by audiowood
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by audiowood

Tools I don't Want To Do Without

Damn, this came out longer than I'd figured. If you've gotta respond to it, do us all a favor and learn how to snip fir...
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posted by Jakofalltrades
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by Jakofalltrades

Stuck Chuck

I have a Jacobs 633C 33 Taper chuck on my drill press which I inherited. I've noticed a significant wobble with all bit...
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posted by corbettandkerri
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by corbettandkerri

New Project - Electric Upright Bass

Pictures are posted on alt.binaries.pictures.woodworking Swamp ash body with bookmatched flame maple top. Neck is birds...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by smcyr
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by smcyr