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staining maple dark

I'm working on some wood trim for a 1930's car, Up to now, I've only had to duplicate the original on a job like this,...
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posted by edswoods.1
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by edswoods.1

Dewalt DW309 reciprocating saw (Power rating

Hi: I notice that the Dewalt DW309 reciprocating saw is listed both as 11.8 Amp and 10 Amp on Ebay, depending on which...
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posted by CountFrederick
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? Rack for Sheets

For a shop, what's a good kind of storage system for odd pieces of sheet goods: plywood, particle board, paneling, etc....
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posted by nehmo54
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The Lumberyard Confirmed

I saw it on Tivo. The Lumberyard will show on Modern Marvels on the History Channel 9:00 p.m. CTS Jan 31, 2006. If you...
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posted by removespamlcb11211
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Have mMy 1st Lathe -Now Which Tools?

Well, I finally have my 1st lathe up and running. It's the 12" x 36" HF model with the cast iron bed. I had already pur...
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posted by jjinatxBOB
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Twist and Bend?

Every time I start a project I am always concerned that my lumber (post jointing and planing) will twist and bend befor...
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posted by .
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outside box

I need to make a box for the paper person to leave the paper in. I was wondering what would be the best kind of wood, j...
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posted by roofer
19 comments posted 20yrs posted by roofer

Wood working show classes

Anyone taken the classes at this seasons wood working show ? And how would you rate the different ones as I could only g...
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posted by <redd103
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OT: Say hi to Sally for me.

Mr. Wilson Pickett. Dead at age 64. He was proof positive that you don't need a 'special' voice to sing. I think I'll wa...
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posted by design
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by design

Question about hickory

At the same place I bought some cherry, they had a stack of random width hickory that they're selling for $1.85 /bd ft....
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posted by ukalumni
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by ukalumni

Penn State Dust Collector - how much is enough?

I was prepared to purchase a Penn State dust collector for my workshop. I'm looking for a dust collector that can handl...
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posted by "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.n
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.n

Should I buy a planer Part II

I called my lumber yard today and talked to them about board foot pricing compared to linear foot pricing. I paid $3/bo...
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posted by ukalumni
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by ukalumni

Wooden and Fibre Glass Folding Rules

Hi, I'm doing a study into different tools and am interested as to whether anyone knows why folding rules are produced...
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posted by turnermatt23
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by turnermatt23

Small Router Bits.....Advice on use..

Hello...Looking to start a project that requires use of a 1/16 straight router bit. I've never used a bit that small be...
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posted by auctionstuff
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by auctionstuff

Staining knotty pine

What's the secret to keeping the stain even? Thanks, Mike
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posted by emdeedubyatrois
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by emdeedubyatrois