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  1. I Can't leave well enough alone - Part 1-1/2

    (Continued) After the fit is good, The leaves are glued in. After they dry, I scrape off the paper.

    Placing Ebony.jpgCut Ebony.jpgInlay Prior to Scraping.jpg

    I then cleaned up the surface and shot the edges. A Coat of BLO and let to dry overnight.

    Shooting Edges.jpgCoat of BLO.jpg

    Now I need to figure out what to do with the panel. I'm thinking I will re-saw it and make it a door for a ...
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  2. New R4512 saw buying experience at Home Depot,first it's bad then it's excellent

    Quote Originally Posted by dennis thompson View Post
    Went to Home Depot on Saturday to buy the Ridgid R4512 saw. Worked with two different associates, both of whom were completely useless, I wanted to make sure the saw was made in 2016, after the trunnion issue was fixed. Left the store completely annoyed with them. I really wanted the saw so I went back early Sunday morning and asked for the manager. It was like I was in a different store, the manager and his assistant were great. They got a fork lift to get the saws down from a high rack, allowed
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  3. the thumbnail history of Arts & Crafts opener:

    There is already too much written about the intriguing Arts & Crafts movement, and by better authors.
    I only intend to recap the parts which affect furniture design.

    My sources for this quickie A&C history will be:

    Mission Furniture you can build by Wagner

    WOOD magazine A&C furniture

    Pop WW A&C furniture projects

    A&C furniture by Howard

    In the Craftsman Style by Fine WW

    Authentic ...
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  4. Doll house for my daughter

    This one should be simple. However after doing a little research I've discovered doll house people are freaks!!!

    Not that being a freak is a bad thing but their are so many options and stuff you can buy that's its a little confusing. Also I just want something my daughter can play with. Most projects, accessories, etc are for "collectors".
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  5. Swirl Inlay W/Table Saw Jig

    Here is a tutorial on the "Swirl" inlay that I use, but with a twist, this time I made a little jig for the table saw.

    As you can see it is a small simple sled. I then took the sled and marked a line of what I thought would be a good angle for most pen blanks. I don't know what the exact angle is... I just eye balled it. It is more than 45 degree's of that I'm sure of.



    I measure
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