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Random Orbit Sander recommendations?

My venerable Porter-Cable 333VS ROS seems to be on its last legs -- not sure if I want to repair or replace it. Recommen...
29 comments posted 16yrs
posted by spambait
29 comments posted 16yrs posted by spambait

glass table insert sealing & folding legs

I'm building a coffee table with an inset glass top and various water- sensitive items under the glass. Ideally, I'd li...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by meeotch
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by meeotch

Changing a Walker Turner saw from 220 to 120

I just bought a Walker Turner saw. It's wired for 220. I need 120 to get it to work in my shed. Anyone know how this is...
24 comments posted 16yrs
posted by brian
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by brian

Re: What was this tool?

> I was watching one of the home improvement shows where they were > installing a wood floor. > > When they were rippin...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by dgdevin
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by dgdevin

Plane shavings

Do you guys do anything special with your old hand plane shavings (other than throwing them away)? I collect 'em up in...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by bbqboyee
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by bbqboyee

3 PC Drill Battery packs failed nearly at once.

I have a Porter Cable 9.6V drill. It came with three battery packs. I usually use two and switch between them. It's in...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

Lie-Nielsen uses Camellia Oil

In regards to Camellia Oil, interestingly enough, Lie-Nielsen uses and sells Camellia Oil for tools. http://www.lie-niel...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by upscale
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by upscale

Another question about milk paint

Does milk paint cover up commpletely? By that I mean, will it cover my pencil marks, or will that all have to be sanded...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

How many hammers do you think one needs?

How many hammers do you think one needs, and does it matter a lot where you get them (Sears comes to mind as the standa...
44 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Bill_NOSPAM
44 comments posted 16yrs posted by Bill_NOSPAM

Minwax "Polyshades" -- why not for floors?

I started an earlier thread yesterday with the subject heading : "CLEAR hardwood finishes? -- moisture cure, etc.". I n...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by JayB
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by JayB

Re: Top 25 bestselling Lathes

> Amazon.com: http://xrl.us/Top25LathesI have #2 !!
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by callisto51
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by callisto51

Shellac flake shelf life

I want to finish a recent project using orange shellac, dissolved at home. Purchasing flakes locally is somewhat expens...
9 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nobody
9 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

Cutting a melamine panel

I have a melamine on tempered hardboard panel which is stuck to drywall with an adhesive. A section of the panel has be...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gcotterl
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by gcotterl