Latest threads in Woodworking Forumshow only best voted threads

Subject Author Posted Replies
 
Remington powder driver
I have a 30 year [plus] old Rem. powder driver. I went to use it and the charges seem to have lost their strength. Is this normal? If so how does one dispose of the cartridges? Thanks, CP
8
8
 
OT: Pressure Washer
Other options: The Karcher Promise: Cleaner. Quicker. Delivers professional level cleaning over an area 15” wide with two spinning nozzles | Cleans flat surfaces up to 4x faster than standard spray...
42
42
 
Sofa Table
So it has been slow for me but that's OK, I do not like working in 100 degree heat with 90% humidity. A customer is down sizing and moving to a smaller home. Furniture that was in the garage is being...
2
2
 
OT: Backer board for tile
According to our tile guy, I need 1/2" backer board to tile our floor. Does it make any difference what kind? If so, what brand do you recommend? Thanks, Mike
10
10
 
Recess in Pinkwood[formerly called redwood]
I would like to make some 3/4" deep by 5" by 5" recesses in 2" by pinkwood 2 by 6 's. Other than with router how can this be done? The recess will only be 3 sided, cut in from one edge. Thanks CP
12
12
 
The Storm
To those that are weathering the storm, you are in my prayers. Been there, done that, more times that I care to keep up with. It appears that the forecasters may have been a bit over cautious with...
1
1
 
More On The "Comfortable Chair" Discussion
SWMBO and I went to a crafts festival this morning. There was a booth from a vendor named Blue Knight Windsor Chairs. I'm not sure how one becomes designated as a Master Chair Maker, but apparently...
4
4
 
Multiple Copies with Sketchup
Just learned a new trick. Sketchup will make multiple copies at one time if you follow this process correctly: 1. Select the Move tool. 2. Press CTRL to go into Copy mode. 3. Enter the length and...
1
1
 
Help, oak surface treatment
Cut a very detailed threshold out of 1x6 oak board. As it turns out the color of the board is perfect complement to either room. Question: What protective coating could I apply to prevent the oak from...
14
14
 
OSHA requirment
Took a Bosch jigsaw and a Porter Cable sander to the repair shop today. The repair form I signed made me acknowledge that if they took the tools apart and decided they could not repair them that they...
17
17
 
Anyone need a non-working RAS?
Might be a nice project, though, to get it up and running, again. Sonny https://lafayette.craigslist.org/tls/d/12-radial-arm-saw/6691074671.html
2
2
 
plans for wooden chlothes hangers?
I realize I should have asked about this months ago, but I have been tasked with making clothing stands for small sized clothing. I keep looking at the wooden hangers which came with my suit, but...
9
9
 
Cool Wooden Restaurant Benches - Comfortable?
SWMBO and I had a really good but way too expensive (IMO) breakfast at a restaurant in Amherst, MA. I'm more of greasy spoon diner breakfast kind of guy but this place was suggested by the owner of...
27
27
 
Removing stainless steel trim head screws
Without going into a lot of detail, I have to remove about 200 stainless steel trim head screws from a deck made of Cambara. When I have used my power drill in the past, the heads have broken off...
35
35
 
$50 Dust Collection Unit - Should I "Upgrade"?
This is my current dust collection system. It's crude but it works for my very small shop. I can easily swap the hose between the miter saw and a longer hose that runs along the ceiling which can be...
15
15