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Shop vac. filter cover, source needed

I am looking for a source for a cloth filter cover, to use as a prefilter, over the pleated paper filter in my 16 gal C...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by over40pirate
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by over40pirate

Make your own "Y" dust collector Adapter fittings

When I built my dust collection system last year, I decided to make my own fittings because they are so expensive. I bo...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by larrybud2002
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by larrybud2002

What's up with Porter-Cable?

Had some HORRIBLE experience with Porter-Cable recently. Compressor was defective from the factory, now the damn thing...
15 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mtmueller
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by mtmueller

Question about recalcitrant door hinges

Folks, the french doors in my new house have a set of hinges I just can't relate to. The hinges have very wide flaps (a...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by wizofoz2k
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by wizofoz2k

Re: !!! REQ >> Shop Notes << Flood? Please

I hate this redneck bastard so here's the URL: http://www.redneckrepairs.org/soft/bookz/woodwork/ There are quite a num...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by LMAO
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by LMAO

DC layout - will I ever want a belt or disk sander?

I'm working on my DC layout. A couple of tools I don't have, but would have DC requirements are a stationary belt sande...
26 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospam_coloradotrout
26 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam_coloradotrout

Wood movement

I have been asked ($$) to make a cutting board for a co-worker. I will be using ambrosia maple and cherry for the main...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by chugga
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by chugga

Shapton Stones - Pricing $$$$$

So Shapton Stones are the best out there - on that I guess we can all agree. Given that, why is it that the Hippo serie...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by JayPique
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by JayPique

Advice on bench building please

Calling all bench builders, I have been cutting and planing all the legs, braces and stretchers for a very basic trestl...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ahem
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by ahem

How is this door put together?

This is described as "Gustav Stickley Triple Door Miter Mullion Bookcase" circa 1903. Although it's superficially simil...
16 comments posted 21yrs
posted by clarke
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by clarke

Dovetail Jig from Hartfield?

I wasn't in the market for a dovetail jig until I saw this. http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11798Anyone have experi...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dontspamme
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by dontspamme

Shopmade shed windows

I am making a potting shed for my wife. As many of us know, these things must be cute instead of utilitarian. For me th...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by muletrain
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by muletrain

newsreader

I am a routine lurker at the wreck and have used aol for several years. Now they are doing away with newsgroups and I w...
46 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sambo145
46 comments posted 21yrs posted by sambo145

Drilling deep?????

How do drill a hole with a forstner bit deeper than the lenght of your drill bit? Bought a forstner bit with a 2" shaft...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Gadgetfreak2000
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by Gadgetfreak2000

Newel Posts

I would either like to find a company who sells carved newel posts or recommendation of a website that can provide instr...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jjjcook
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by jjjcook