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Not my wheelhouse, but I see these Stepcraft systems with automatic tool changer at very reasonable price points: ...

To get a similar effect is going to be a significant project. It must include the whole room. There are about 20 light fixtures, your smaller...

Absolutely, I've heard of folks getting stuff in as little as 3 days (including me for custom knives in Ontario!) but better to count on more days...

You're in luck - perhaps. Depends only on the depth of your wallet. Mint condition - Jim Bode ...

I'm a fan of big drawers, especially since big drawers = less drawers. But there are two drawbacks. One is that accessing stuff in the back can be a...

I definitely like what you're doing. I hope to follow in you footsteps and be innovative one day. Fir now, I'm pretty much just a copy ��.

We all love wooden doors but they can be a world of trouble when exposed to the weather. David Sochar's book would be a good investment.

Take some worry out of the lockset install by doing a practice install in a mockup about 6" long. Presumably the cabin will have another door....

I have owned the Jet 15" planer (straight knife) 4 post planer for years. I believe may be similar to your grizzly Now own the Dewalt 735. I...

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John what I'm going for is a natural feel to the wood. With Walnut or Sapele I apply stain to bare wood and topcoat with shellac. This is durable...

I use DaVinci Resolve. It's free and has a solid range of features, including cropping, trimming, and filters, which are great for action shots. The...

The new stove I bought last year was a Century FW2800, and since they are approved in the latest EPA regulations I think they are as efficient as at...

Again, excellent. Your patterns are spot on.

As a collector of Native American art, you NAILED IT! That is gorgeous and very authentic. As long as you just send pictures (but not of the bottom),...

Hi Ron, thanks for the comment. Out of curiosity, what would you use this mini combo machine for if you had the opportunity to snap it up? It...

My next reading chair is on the shopping list, not the building list, but at least I have a place to sit down.

The first time I dry assembled this table I had the top to rough size, mortises in the otherwise square legs and tenons cut on the ends of the...

Is the door going to be sliding with a track on top or swinging? If swinging then the diagonal brace should be designed so pushes against both a top...

After close examination of the wood I know what kind it is/was. It is old growth lumber. Grandpa caveman probably complained that the wood...

As a practicing scientist who asks for money often, I can affirm Jim’s statement. There are rare exceptions but I have seen folks go down in flames...

The horrible fright mini saw is a piece of garbage. You have to see it in person to realize how bad. Under one amp power. No rip fence. Miter...

They ship almost everywhere. They are my preferred supplier despite being 10,100 miles away.

If that combo unit was a lot closer to Ohio, you would not have to worry any longer about buying it. I would have it at my house and be trying to get...