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    Different species of wood have "popularly waves"...

    Different species of wood have "popularly waves" that are just a natural part of how society seems to work when it comes to aesthetics. Cherry is also one of those species that can be misunderstood...
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    The sad thing is actually that some folks would...

    The sad thing is actually that some folks would pay the invoice...
  3. Sounds interesting, but I'm not a machinery guy...

    Sounds interesting, but I'm not a machinery guy for the most part.
  4. There are very thin sawblades on the market that...

    There are very thin sawblades on the market that are typically used for cutting fret slots. Using or adapting one of these with a "micro table saw" (made for certain kinds of small project hobbies)...
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    Both are absolutely beautiful!

    Both are absolutely beautiful!
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    Yes, that is a feature of some vehicles. It is...

    Yes, that is a feature of some vehicles. It is also sometimes on a vehicle version sold in other geographies but not on the vehicle version sold in the US.
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    These are small tractors and that kind of feature...

    These are small tractors and that kind of feature isn't really a thing, unfortunately. Some folks will relocate the fuel filter and sometimes use a different type, but many of the subcompacts have...
  8. Thread: Systainers?

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    My CSX-18 came with the same organizer lid and...

    My CSX-18 came with the same organizer lid and I've already taken advantage of that when I was at my daughter's apartment to assemble a new bed frame for her as I had to adapt the old headboard to...
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    Alas, that's not a thing with many subcompacts...

    Alas, that's not a thing with many subcompacts that utilize blow molded tanks that are complexly shaped and generally live under the seat, draping over the drivetrain.
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    When that's happened with my Kubota BX22 over the...

    When that's happened with my Kubota BX22 over the years (same HP engine) it's generally been in the fuel system...debris or bad fuel. Clean/change the filters and you may need to deal with debris in...
  11. Steve, I've been buying from Hearne for many...

    Steve, I've been buying from Hearne for many years now. My cousin's son even worked for them for awhile. I've never had an issue and enjoy my twice a year trek to what I consider a "candy store" for...
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    While I would like to make a simple answer to...

    While I would like to make a simple answer to this, I can't. Historically, I only used BLO on work surfaces because it was easily renewable. When I built my auxiliary bench which is "multi-function"...
  13. Thread: Systainers?

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    While a lot of folks associate Systainers with...

    While a lot of folks associate Systainers with Festool, it's important to consider that a number of other tool brands, such as Makita, also use the Tanos Systainers for various tools in their...
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    I consider Frank Zappa a "musical savant" when it...

    I consider Frank Zappa a "musical savant" when it comes to both composition and performance. It was a sad day when the world lost him.
  15. Hearne Hardwoods is one good source.

    Hearne Hardwoods is one good source.
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    To clarify, this is plan dependent, although it's...

    To clarify, this is plan dependent, although it's a common feature to have discounted HA benefits. Medicare Advantage plans often also have vision and dental coverage for at least basic services. My...
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    $13K for hearing aids, unless they are something...

    $13K for hearing aids, unless they are something really special like the implants Ken has, sounds over the top. But there are big markups out there...the Rexton aids I use and paid under $2K for from...
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    That bench and storage setup is the bee's knees,...

    That bench and storage setup is the bee's knees, Michael!!
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    I actually spent quite a bit of time in the shop...

    I actually spent quite a bit of time in the shop this past week which is a trend I'm liking very much. Much of that time went to creating a personalized maple cutting board with a "show" side that...
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    The OP is not going to be able to answer you as...

    The OP is not going to be able to answer you as this thread is from 2010 and they are no longer a member of the SMC community. Bill's and Edward's advice is sound.
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    Yes, you are missing the "+Post New Thread"...

    Yes, you are missing the "+Post New Thread" button near the top, left of any forum discussion area.
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    Losing the weight is an issue for our daughter...

    Losing the weight is an issue for our daughter because of the medications she's on for her disability. Not getting the knee replacement would have meant not being able to walk...and work. It was darn...
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    Both Watco "Danish Oil" and Waterlox are wiping...

    Both Watco "Danish Oil" and Waterlox are wiping varnishes. BLO is a drying oil. All of these penetrate and then dry to seal the wood without making for any appreciable sheen in most cases. None of...
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    We encourage full build threads in Woodworking...

    We encourage full build threads in Woodworking Projects and there are a great many there. It's rare for anyone to even visit the blog areas.
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    Yea, things are "kicked up a few notches" these...

    Yea, things are "kicked up a few notches" these days, especially when you can (and should) get a surgeon that has done a "stuff"-ton of them. Many folks can go home same day if they have an early...
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