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,...
Last Post By: Jim Becker Today, 10:29 AMAfter many searches, YouTube videos, various research, etc, I've finally come to you folks for some advice. I'm ready to buy my first turning tools. I have a new midi lathe (Laguna Revo 1216) and will soon have a grinder and CBN wheels on the way. I need help deciding on my first turning tools. I...
Last Post By: David Walser Today, 10:45 AMI'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...
Last Post By: Roger Feeley Yesterday, 3:12 PMMy go to finish is shellac. I prefer to make my own fresh by dissolving flakes in denatured alcohol. Went to the hardware store to buy some more denatured alcohol for fresh batch of shellac and was very dismayed to learn that apparently there is some kind of regulation that now prevents the sale of...
Last Post By: Brice Rogers Yesterday, 8:52 PMIt run worldwide the terrible scenes of Texan houses being flooded by blowed pipes at this unsual local Winter. It is really sad to see desperated people losing most of their possetions in a such way. On the other hand, at last here in our country, people, included myself, cannot understand why...
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Sent you a PM, Barry. Let me know if you didnt receive it. Thanks.
Nathan Johnson Today, 11:05 AMThat’s great to hear Keith. Thanks. I would love to vent outside again. I did at my old shop, just piling up the sawdust outside, but that was a basement
Jason Evans Today, 11:03 AMI learned it at my father's knee, not everything we need to know is taught in class. There's also This Old House and its ilk. Someone who has grown up
Curt Harms Today, 11:02 AMAny project that demands a sacrifice will last forever.
I wear the Showa 451 when chopping wood, or handling sheet goods. Good for snow
Daughter had a Saturn Vue that came with Cooper tires they lasted a long time and she ended up getting another set.
Jerome Stanek Today, 10:53 AMThis 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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