Professor Dr. SWMBO and I are "more than casually" looking for our "downsize" property. The two of us do not need such a large home and property going forward as our older daughter is already living "independently" in town (she's a special needs adult, so isn't totally independent) and the younger,...
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Last Post By: John K Jordan Today, 8:06 PMI've got a couple bandsaws, the one in question being a 14" Delta. It is exactly as it was when it left the factory, except it's on it's 10th or so blade, and has new cool blocks. I use it for the odd job saw, so it gets used often. I was using it tonight, and I got to thinking, the last time I...
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Yes, I remember. I just thought Jeff went a little overboard.
Warren Mickley Today, 9:15 PMThanks guys. Time to make a specimen. Jim, Clear Poly is absolutely water clear.
John TenEyck Today, 9:13 PMIt will work if you wait long enough for the Danish oil to cure; several days at least. It would be better, however, if you spray a coat of dewaxed shellac
John TenEyck Today, 9:10 PMI found the photos of the chair, etc., I mentioned above...this is Angelus leather dye in both red and black with a matte waterborne clearcoat
I have used Transtint, and India ink. Both work fine.
Prashun Patel Today, 9:08 PMThis thread may help. Besides Grandpa's 1950 Emerson I had a 1970's "113." contractor. I added a decent...
glenn bradley 02-26-2021 11:13 AM
Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NHWith 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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