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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.

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    Kev Williams

    Why I'll be waiting awhile for my 1st electric vehicle...

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    https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/06/22/tesla-fire-sacramento/ --right up there with *my opinion* of self-driving cars: The science isn't quite there yet. Just my ...

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    Rick Potter

    Gassed up today

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    While we were on a trip last week a war started and gas prices went crazy everywhere. Got back Monday night. Today, Friday, we decided to gas up two cars. The cheapest gas we saw while driving around was $5.47 for reg unleaded at an Arco station. That was cash, credit was $5.67. We pulled into...

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    Robert Hartmann

    Garage cost...are you kidding me?

    Thread Starter: Robert Hartmann

    I retired from the Air Force close to two years ago. It took us until now to find the house we wanted. So, I was ready to finally have a space dedicated for a wood shop instead of cramming into here or there as we moved every three years. We have a great house with some land and a perfect spot...

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    steven c newman

    Something to build for June...

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    All the rehabs are done...cleared off the bench, for now..Road Trip to spend a bit of Mad Money.... 3/4" x 5-3/4"x 5' mostly....and a weird looking 4 footer...9 boards total. Long boards are from 4 planks that were 117" long...not going to fit in the back of my Chevy....cut somewhere near the...

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    Keith Outten

    Volkswagon Mechanics Talk To Me

    Thread Starter: Keith Outten

    I recently acquired this 1967 VW dune buggy knowing that it would be a bit of a project before I could get it on the road. It runs good just needs a tune up but I will need to replace some parts here and there to get it where it needs to be. Most of the parts are on order, new brake shoes, stuff...

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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: 142198 
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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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    Jim Adkins
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    Published on 03-24-2011 11:10 AM     Number of Views: 81461 
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    Jim Adkins shows us his method for turning native american baskets on the lathe.


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    Turning Miniature Acorn Birdhouses 

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    Jim Underwood
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    Published on 02-22-2011 12:41 PM     Number of Views: 52821 
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    Jim Underwood describes his experiences and techniques for turning miniature acorn birdhouses. ...
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    Turning Segmented Bowls by Ken Salisbury 

    Published on 01-05-2011 7:24 PM     Number of Views: 32515 
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    An article on segmented bowls by one of our original moderators, Ken Salisbury.

    This article describes the process used to make the following bowl.

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    Processing a Bowl Blank 

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    Dennis Peacock
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    Published on 01-02-2011 6:32 PM  Number of Views: 28990 
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    With all the newcomers here on SMC with questions about bowl turning and drying roughed out blanks, I figured it was time to post something about how I go through the process. ...
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    Jim Matthews

    Why I'll be waiting awhile for my 1st electric vehicle...

    MD -

    I did ask a direct question: the implication that EV fires are commonplace was made by the OP - who here hadps actually seen a vehicle

    Jim Matthews Today, 7:16 AM Go to last post
    Luis Reyes

    How much to discount a plane

    Hi All,

    I’m eyeing two hand planes on Facebook marketplace but each one isn’t perfect. I’m curious how much of a discount on fair market

    Luis Reyes Today, 7:03 AM Go to last post
    Jim Koepke

    Time for some levity

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    Christopher Charles

    Garage cost...are you kidding me?

    Gasp! Park a car in the garage? (I jest with a bit of jealousy)

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    Christopher Charles

    Adding a DC Drop to the Shop

    And you had a lake to drop you phone into! (That’s good news)

    Glenn, thanks for the sound wisdom.

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