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OT: Estimating amount of ash from burning wood

We recently moved and there are several piles of wood on the property that I intend to burn. I'm assuming they are pile...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by rileyesi
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by rileyesi

Teak resin

Anyone have an effective way to remove/ prevent teak resin from building up on a bandsaw blade? I have been using 'easy...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by chayco
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by chayco

Circular Saw Electric Brake

What exactly is an electric brake on a circular saw, and is it worth the extra $50 - $60 to have one? Thanks. -Fleemo
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by fleemo17
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by fleemo17

Can I build a ten foot trestle table?

I have just been commissioned by a friend to build a trestle table. The design is Shaker, as per http://www.woodworkers...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by phildcrowNOSPAM
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by phildcrowNOSPAM

Shop construction help

I am planning to build a 22' X 24' garage to be used as a workshop. I prefer not to have any posts or uprights obstruct...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tjory
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by tjory

Aligning mitre slot to table saw blade

My mitre slot is just slightly out of adjustment on my Powermatic 66. Measuring accross the whole table with a dial ind...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by uber_goober
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by uber_goober

RE: AGV AntiVirus

I just upgraded to V7.x AGV Free (after being forced from 6.x). Guess what..it's removed all of the icons from the desk...
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posted by rwwink
25 comments posted 21yrs posted by rwwink

Review: "Ancient Kauri Wood"

I saw the story about this wood and supplier in FWW in the last 2-3 issues. I wanted some unusual wood for some present...
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posted by jbbobbitt
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by jbbobbitt

plywood's getting thinner....

Bought a sheet of 1/4" oak plywood at HD today. I got it home and was setting up to cut some rabbets for the plywood as...
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posted by bobthebuilderyeshecan
33 comments posted 21yrs posted by bobthebuilderyeshecan

repost shopnotes 68 abd 71

could some one repost shopnotes 68 and 71 please
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posted by saw
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by saw

Carbide blades for Delta DJ-20 jointer

Has anyone seen carbide blades for a DJ-20? Amazon carries some carbide blades from Amana that are close to the same siz...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by uber_goober
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by uber_goober

Need expertise: Cribbage boards

I know it sounds pretty easy: get a nice board, drill the holes, play cribbage. But I got problems. I'm making two boar...
17 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jbbobbitt
17 comments posted 21yrs posted by jbbobbitt

Milwaukee 6390-21 vs. 6391-21 Circular Saws

Went out to get myself a new circular saw for my Christmas gift today. Consumer Reports listed the Milwaukee 6390-21 as...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by fleemo17
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by fleemo17

Bandsaw - Tire Brush Addition

I have a 14 in. bandsaw, and am looking to add a brush to the lower wheel to help reduce sawdust build-up, per a tip fr...
29 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mpsinc
29 comments posted 21yrs posted by mpsinc