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drying damp wood shelves in the garden

bought some three inch by two inch treated timber from wickes. it was difficult to saw and someone said it was because...
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posted by blue.star77
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by blue.star77

Went inside today...

It started last night actually. I lopped off the end of a cocobolo board, and cut from that a section I then resawed to...
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posted by eroot
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by eroot

spacer adjust normal for bandsaw blade changes?

I'm playing around with the new bandsaw, and have a question. I've had all three blades on it so far: a 1/4" x 14pt., a...
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posted by eroot
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by eroot

seeking knock-down leg alternatives...

OK lets see if I can clearly describe what I need help with.... I am designing a table to be manufactured in quantity t...
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posted by galleywench
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by galleywench

Replacement chuck for drill press

I've never checked the precision of my drill press (Delta 14", model 14-070). So I picked up a piece of drill rod at Mc...
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posted by toddrf
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by toddrf

What hinge should I use?

The project is an Entertainment Center. The doors will be mounted using European hinges and pocket slides. That part is...
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posted by bryanberguson
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by bryanberguson

OT: Opening Day

Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today! We?re born again, there?s new grass on the field. A-ro...
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posted by notme
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by notme

Magnetic Starter

My new bandsaw started doing something funny tonight. A few times when I pressed the start button it sounds like its tu...
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Low VOC/HAP finish for new wide pine floor

I am looking for advice on what finish would be a good choice for a new wide pine floor that has low VOCs and HAPs. The...
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posted by woodwardsteve
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by woodwardsteve

Powder Post Beetles!!! Help!

Hi all. I'm somewhat new to woodworking, but dove in and am trying to swim. However, I think I got duped. I bought a pr...
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posted by nevermind
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by nevermind

Drying Wood - suggestions?

I plan to purchase several board feet of white oak from a local tree/milling person. The logs have been down for a whil...
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posted by michael.ragan
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by michael.ragan

sabre scalloped fence

anyone know how to do the scallops on sabre scalloped fences? -with spaced pickets such as here: http://www.elyriafence....
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by lucky1
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by lucky1

Finish for shower bench

I'm planning to build a wood bench for a shower/steam room. I bought some 3/4" x1.5" Philippine Mahogany to make it wit...
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posted by nowhere
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by nowhere

Need help building a computer desk in Phoenix

I have designed a simple computer desk for a lady in Phoenix, AZ with a physical challenge. She could use some help bui...
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posted by jriley
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by jriley

OT: Tools for Sale

All, I am gearing up for a huge woodworking machinery sale. I have many woodworking machines that will be listed for sa...
25 comments posted 20yrs
posted by GregG
25 comments posted 20yrs posted by GregG