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    Dave Anderson NH

    Time for some levity

    Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NH

    With all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.

    Last Post By: Paul F Franklin Yesterday, 9:55 PM Go to last post
    Alden Peterson

    What 8" jointer would you get and why?

    Thread Starter: Alden Peterson

    I think I'm finally going to pull the trigger on an 8" jointer. I don't have one right now and I'm tired of having to planer sled/table saw sled for jointing and not getting perfect cuts on those anyways. Prices are all over the place between brands. I'm wanting helical and probably...

    Last Post By: Mel Fulks Today, 1:05 AM Go to last post
    Nick Marchesani

    30w Fiber Laser Not Firing Help Please!

    Thread Starter: Nick Marchesani

    Hi All! My 30w fiber laser stopped firing when it was about 1/3 thru engraving an aluminum bracelet. Can anyone give some advice? I'm using ezcad2 14.9. Are there any fuses inside the Laser box? Can anyone also tell me if a dialog box opens with a Agree/Disagree dialog box when you start...

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    Jim Becker

    "Unboxing" - Harvey G700 DC

    Thread Starter: Jim Becker

    I mentioned in my shop build thread that a new DC system was needed once I move in. Despite that being a few months away, I took advantage of a sale on the G700 and it arrived on Thursday. (I will say that for anyone interested in this machine...bide your time and watch for the $2499 sale price. I...

    Last Post By: Jim Becker Yesterday, 9:18 PM Go to last post
    John K Jordan

    Paving the driveway

    Thread Starter: John K Jordan

    After waiting a month for a dry spell we finally got the driveway paved yesterday. Sure creates a different look at the farm. I left some unpaved for now where I need to move heavy trucks and equipment (and because paving is not inexpensive...) My Lovely Bride was especially interested in...

    Last Post By: Jim Koepke Yesterday, 2:11 PM Go to last post
    Rich Engelhardt

    What do you use 2" long 23 ga pins for?

    Thread Starter: Rich Engelhardt

    My PC 23 ga pin nailer uses up to 1" long pins. I use it quite a bit. So far, I haven't run across anything I'd use it on where I'd prefer it had the ability to shoot a 2" pin. What am I missing?

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    Woodshop for Kids.....is not just woodworking 

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    Jack McKee
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    Published on 01-31-2015 9:16 PM

    Woodworkingfor Kids.....isnot just woodworking


    Kids need Hands On activities. ...
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    Using CA Glue in Woodturning 

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    Wally Dickerman
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    Published on 11-23-2014 6:59 AM

    There have been some recent threads on CA glue on the Turners forum. The following is an article I did for my turning club ...
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    Lighting the Small Workshop - by Jack Lindsey 

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    Lighting the Small Workshop
    By Jack Lindsey

    "Ten years have passed since I wrote the Fine Woodworking article on lighting the small shop," Jack Lindsey explains, but much has changed. Jack comprehensively explores lighting a hobbyist or small industrial shop, drawing on over 25 years of professional lighting experience, covering topics such as fixture and ballast selection, lamp life, and color when employing fluorescent lamps.
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    How I Make Spiral or Twisted Finials 

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    Richard Madden
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    Published on 04-25-2011 3:34 PM     Number of Views: 143569 
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    From the first time I saw pictures of Stuart Mortimers signature twist work, I knew I wanted to try one myself, but I feared it was too difficult and time consuming. Stuarts book, Techniques of Spiral Work- A Practical Guide to the Craft of Making Twists by Hand, and an article in the May 2006 issue of Woodturning were the sources of inspiration and also great learning tools. It was when Mark Hubl showed his first spiral piece that I finally decided I would give it a try.There are many ways this work can be done, but here is the way I make twisted finials. As with any woodturning project, if something doesn't feel right to you, don't do it!!
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    Native American Baskets-turned on a lathe 

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    Published on 03-24-2011 11:10 AM     Number of Views: 82276 
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    Jim Adkins shows us his method for turning native american baskets on the lathe.


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    Improving a Fireplace Wall with Cabinetry 

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    Russell Hudson
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    Published on 03-14-2011 12:45 PM     Number of Views: 49762 
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    Russell Hudson shows how woodworking can be used to dress up and renovate an otherwise uninteresting wall. ...
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    Published on 02-27-2011 5:33 PM     Number of Views: 22925 

    Do you have woodworking knowledge you're just dying to share?
    Want to be an author at Sawmill Creek?

    Now you have a new area to publish articles!

    If you want to publish an article, you can join our authors group, which gives you access to a forum which is open only to would-be authors at SawmillCreek. This is a staging area for new articles, where you can post a new article, and we'll review for publication. Once you're ready to publish it, we'll promote it on the front page of SawmillCreek!


    The process is simple:

    1. Join the Authors group by visiting this page.
    2. Once you have access, visit the Authors forum.
    3. Start your article by creating a new thread in that forum.


    TIPS

    If your article is too long for a single post, don't fret ! Spread your article over multiple posts, and we'll merge them together into a single post when the article is ready to be published.

    Try posting pictures inline for visual interest.

    Choose a catchy, yet descriptive title!

    Writer's Block?

    We're looking for tool reviews, woodworking tips, woodturning techniques, jigs and fixtures, finished projects step-by-step, finishing techniques, social woodworking experiences, and even good compilations of our existing thread topics.

    Good luck and Happy writing!
    _Aaron Koehl_

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    Mel Fulks

    What 8" jointer would you get and why?

    When the chips are down …don’t count them , or weigh them ! Faster to just sweep them up ! One of the little known woodworking
    secrets that

    Mel Fulks Today, 1:05 AM Go to last post
    Michael Schuch

    Odd plumbing leak

    I always sand both mating surfaces with ~80-120grit. Then apply the primer once or twice before welding with the cement. The larger the pipe/fitting

    Michael Schuch Today, 12:31 AM Go to last post
    Alan Kalker

    Outdoor bench with bent lamination curved legs

    White oak cut into very thin laminations.
    Agree that a rigid urea formaldehyde glue will be needed. Wear a good mask.
    Also agree you’ll need

    Alan Kalker Yesterday, 11:28 PM Go to last post
    Mitch schiffer

    Jet Parts

    I typically get parts from a local dealer i find that to be easier.

    Mitch schiffer Yesterday, 10:59 PM Go to last post
    James Spangler

    Bailey No. 5 Plane, Type 14, "Sweetheart” – Lightly Restored

    Awesome!
    Thanks for the feedback, I aim to please.

    James Spangler Yesterday, 10:47 PM Go to last post
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