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Bought a CRAPSMAN
I went against my better judgement and purchased something from CRAPSMAN. I said, what could go wrong with a simple clock mounted on a saw blade. No sooner did I have it mounted and the clock looked...
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Re: American Woodworker Ultimate Router Table Plans?
Don't be so cheap, purchase a copy of the magazine. Do you know that there is a law against copyright infringement? Walter H. Klaus Dave Ballard wrote: -- Remove the "(NOSPAM)" from my Email address...
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How fast to set RPM on router
I have a variable speed router and want to make a 3/4" wide dado about 1/4" deep in pine to start out. Should the speed be set high or low? Probably in the manual, but the manual's at home and I like...
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Re: My personal review
My "Beware" indicator is when the customer explanation starts with, " All you gotta do is". When I hear those words, I think to my self, "Then why don't you do it if that is all you gotta do." And...
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Tinting Paste Wax
Gustav was clearly the sort of guy who'd do finishes the way he wanted, rather than the way that made money. I think Leopold would probably have value-engineered that step out. OTOH, there's a lot of...
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Re: Can you "loop" danish oil?
Danish oil might as well be water for how fast it builds. Better (and cheaper) would be a mix of equal parts tung and/or boiled linseed, varnish (any type), and turps or mineral spirits. Mix small...
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Re: Leatherman Tool
And the best thing about the corkscrew is that it is home for the tiny screwdriver for tightening spectacle hinges. My sister (who lives in some pretty remote places) lists three essentials. The Swiss...
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Re: Japanese chisel - hollow back ?
Try paring cut's with a Japanese chisel. You will never go back to western style chisels again ! They have there place in Woodworking. Might not buy more than 3-4 though.I just happen to own...
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Contact cement over paint ...Yes ? No?
I was going to glue veneer..spelling? over my already painted kitchen this OK,or should I strip the old paint first? Any comment would be appreciated. Chris
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Re: Want to surprise my husband with a belt sander, but WHICH ONE???
Does he want a portable or stationary? I have both. The portable I use for just about nothing. Last used to sharpen the lawnmower blade. It can be a danger in the wrong hands and can take away a lot...
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Re: Stabilized ChainSaw Bar?? Accuracy needed.
I'm not exactly sure what you are trying to do. Are the cuts 90 degree, or are you trying to cut the miters and leave tenons? Have you considered using a portable bandsaw? Ed
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dueling pistol box
Hi Wreckers, I am going to build a box for a set of dueling pistols that my father found at an auction a while back. I am not sure about the appropriate joinery and interior compartments for cleaning...
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cutting a rug to make room for shop(not danceing)
Hi I am setting up a wood shop in a basement that is carpeted over a cement floor. I need to cut the rug away from the shop area, before I partition it. But I don't want the rug to unravel where I cut...
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Tales of the unkept shop...
I was doing something in the shop yesterday and I needed some bench room. I ended up cranking the blade on my table saw all the way down into the table in order to find some place free of stuff....
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table saw comparision questions
I've read all the reviews I could find and have come down to either the Delta 36-650 or 36-444. Not to much differences and they are the same price. The 36-444 no load speed is 3,000 rpm and the...
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