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Today,
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12,500 year old woodworking
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I had never heard of this wood working preserved from a Russian bog. I linked it another thread but decided it was worth posting for others to see....
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Today,
10:50 AM
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sawing a log and reassembling it WITHOUT warping?
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12,500 years of proof that wood cracks over time. Not much you can do to stop it. I had never heard of this woodworking. I was looking for ancient...
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Today,
10:19 AM
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sawing a log and reassembling it WITHOUT warping?
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As Norm would say, celebrate the joint. Put some ears, spears or palm leaves coming out of the joint to hide it. Maybe hang a snake or monkey over...
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Yesterday,
9:42 PM
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Just got a Powermatic 65
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Two Horsepower? One modern vee belt should be fine. They are much improved since 1930 when this was was designed, 96 years ago. BillD
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Yesterday,
4:41 PM
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Seeking Recommendation on a Bench Grinder with Specific Features.
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Why not just change out some pulleys for a higher rpm. Is it plain bearing? Bill D
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Yesterday,
4:20 PM
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Anyone with temperature controller experience?
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In home refrigerators humidity controls exist so produce does not dry out too fast. No idea if they really make any difference or are just a selling...
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28 replies | 1844 view(s)
Yesterday,
4:05 PM
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California bans gas lawn mowers and leaf blowers after 2024
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Is red lava Pumice rock a thing outside California where there are mountains of it for sale cheap? In Southern California there are companies who...
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Yesterday,
3:51 PM
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Residential fence rules
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My sister in N california, inland a bit, gets around 60" a year. Good redwood coastal areas run 80-100" per year. Probably add 40% or more for fog...
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Yesterday,
10:26 AM
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PSA: I am alive for the next three years
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I wonder if accessing your account through the web will be sufficient, even if you don't move any money. Did you try that? I did all this with...
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Yesterday,
10:18 AM
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California bans gas lawn mowers and leaf blowers after 2024
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Saw a sign at hoe despot and looked it up. California has banned the sale of gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers after 2024. If yours is getting tired...
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Yesterday,
10:09 AM
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Residential fence rules
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We have automatic sprinklers and gravel. No children so no grass needed. Bill D
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05-19-2024,
10:19 PM
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PSA: I am alive for the next three years
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Public service announcement: I have a saving/checking account at a bank I never use. I keep a few thousand in the account so no fees. I keep it...
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05-19-2024,
10:10 PM
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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According to 12:00 o'clockers it is positive. Bill D
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05-19-2024,
9:41 PM
Bill Dufour
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Residential fence rules
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A grass board fence designs big advantage is two fold. Rot from the ground up is contained to one board, easily replaced as needed. The other thing...
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05-19-2024,
9:27 PM
Bill Dufour
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Residential fence rules
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Common in the SF bay area. Not much used except on older fences here in the valley. reason being is the fence builders assume it is flat here. ...
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05-19-2024,
5:30 PM
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for the coffee drinkers
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What about the predigested coffee beans from Civet cat poop? Supposed to taste real good with a musky taste. I bet it tastes like poop, literally....
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05-19-2024,
5:27 PM
Bill Dufour
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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For clarity teachers learned to make assignments due at 11:59 Pm. or 12:01 AM. Is zero positive or negative? Bill D
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05-19-2024,
5:18 PM
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Residential fence rules
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"Bad Side" "Good Side" To me that is a poorly designed fence. It has no grass board. Here every box store sells eight foot...
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46 replies | 1824 view(s)
05-19-2024,
11:20 AM
Bill Dufour
started a thread
Safety switch test
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I see machines sold with pushbutton switches, paddle switches and safety switches that are not. A easy test is to turn on the machine and leave it...
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13 replies | 502 view(s)
05-19-2024,
11:04 AM
Bill Dufour
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Questions regarding the Felder BF631
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Might help if we knew what machines this combines. You mentioned router and planer. Does it have a shaper as well? maybe a jointer. Never heard of...
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7 replies | 610 view(s)
05-18-2024,
11:21 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Just got a Powermatic 65
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Link belt. Even horrible fright carries them. Bill D
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21 replies | 1372 view(s)
05-18-2024,
5:17 PM
Bill Dufour
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Residential fence rules
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Ever seen videos of the chainsaw hanging from a helicopter for trimming trees? I first saw on in a James Bond movie. Bill D....
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46 replies | 1824 view(s)
05-18-2024,
10:23 AM
Bill Dufour
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Seeking Recommendation on a Bench Grinder with Specific Features.
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Look also at a tool grinder. They are designed to run with a drip oil or water on the wheels. Bill D
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44 replies | 2400 view(s)
05-17-2024,
10:41 PM
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Fine carpentry....
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Lot of extra steps there. I would have done it Egyptian style. Made a ramp of stacked firewood and laid the plywood on top. Even make the ramp...
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4 replies | 547 view(s)
05-17-2024,
10:38 PM
Bill Dufour
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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What about the police vice squad. Do they make sure wood workers have properly licensed and registered their vises. Do they give out free advice to...
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48 replies | 2227 view(s)
05-17-2024,
5:32 PM
Bill Dufour
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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throw your mother from the train, a kiss. Bill D
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05-17-2024,
5:31 PM
Bill Dufour
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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The little cannibal boy said "what are we having for dinner tonight mom?". Or maybe it was "what are we having for dinner tonight, mom?" Bill D
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05-17-2024,
3:23 PM
Bill Dufour
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Grease..... and not the movie....
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Great price! Now you can replace the bearings on the old motor at your speed. I am in the market for 3-5 hp. Was this something they had sitting...
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27 replies | 2348 view(s)
05-17-2024,
11:39 AM
Bill Dufour
started a thread
FYI Hoe despot now has Wago wire connectors on the shelf
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I was at home depot yesterday and saw they have bags of wago wire connectors on the shelf. Bill D
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3 replies | 465 view(s)
05-17-2024,
10:09 AM
Bill Dufour
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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My Ford ranger pickup is Oxford white. This has been a factory color for decades. No commas were hurt in the making of my truck. It is also vegan,...
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