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I use Uhrichsville Carbide I have 16" and 24" knives. They come back perfect. http://www.uhrichsvillecarbide.com/

My wife wants a new microwave oven. I've put her off because the old one still works, if I won the lottery I would get it for her.

Okay, I'll throw out the old chestnut - you might advise your friend to search out a local turning club and ask around. Nearly everyone I know is...

Yes, I've heard that. Maybe the majority of people who pay to play the lottery tend to think money can make them happy. Or since gambling can be...

Relief cuts on the back may help. What is done to the front should be done to the back. Carve/ cut, seal etc. Also sealing the end grain will go a...

If you were to glue it down with double sided tape to a large piece of MDF or plywood you would have much Less chance of it tipping. Multiple light...

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Thanks everyone for the welcoming. My 4 leg assistant is more like a sleepy accessory to the shop, haha he is 12yo now and is my companion to all my...

we all know that the super bowl is really about the commercials with some football in between. reminds me of the Band Day at the University of...

I think weather tech should make shingles. Great use for old tires.

Ohnosecond: that unit of time in which you realize that you’ve made a big mistake.

THis is a very personal question. I would venture to say that there aren't many duds out there. All of the brands mentioned below have a good...

I learned something about Home Depot’s relationship with contractors. We used HD to find someone to work on our boiler. The guy told me that,...

Remember that comic Blondie, Dagwood got his tools from his neighbor.

Gnomenklature!! LOL, LOL!!! Aye, Very well said!

https://lasercenteredgefinder.com/product-category/battery-powered-lcef/ The batteries last for years as long as you don't forget to turn it off...

I’m with Paul. I don’t care too much about blast gat rattling since I wear ear protection most of the time. I use the aluminum ones from woodcraft....

Thanks, all. So, to recap: - 1/16” veneers in 10” boards - dulls quickly - my baby saw has no carbide option. OK, I’m sold. This and the 3...

Here's a photo, as Paul requested, of the second item I turned with this wood (a plate). This is a closeup of the grain where the trunk is beginning...

I say NO WAY! Make a jam chuck, or a donut chuck and remount it to flatten the bottom. If you need a couple 12" pieces of mdf for remounting...

Thank you Keith!

The tree splits in half and is indexed with splines and connected with inlaid bolts and washers as I did the tree in the stickie. You can also see...

Wow, absolutely stunning work Mark, you are incredibly talented.

Chris, this is my opinion: Any of the European bandsaws will be the best you ever use. Longevity, workmanship, etc. Buy once, cry once. You won't be...

https://www.alliedmoulded.com/residential/sliderbox/ Not sure of the price. ...

There are supports behind the far left (Mary) and right (John) that support the branches and also index the location of the figures . Same for Jesus...

Thanks Jim and Erik, I was hoping some owners would chime in but perhaps they are not so common yet Chris