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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: Jim Allen Yesterday, 5:01 PM Go to last post
    Jim Becker

    Real Estate is a Circus Right Now

    Thread Starter: Jim Becker

    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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    Jim Fox

    What are your other hobbies besides Woodworking?

    Thread Starter: Jim Fox

    Responding to another post got me thinking what other hobbies do you partake in? The one specific that made peaked my curiosity as if to others did it..........Scale Model Building Now I did take a long hiatus from this hobby, but got back into in 2019 heavy and built a lot as a kid, teen and...

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    Ole Anderson

    Twist wires before using a wire nut?

    Thread Starter: Ole Anderson

    So, do you twist your wires together before using a wire nut? Some manufacturers say it isn't necessary.

    Last Post By: Jason Roehl Today, 6:38 AM Go to last post
    Joe Hendershott

    Providing quotes to potential customers

    Thread Starter: Joe Hendershott

    I've been tasked to provide a quote for a kitchen to a potential client and would like know how some of you all do this. Figuring out the cost I can do but would like to provide the actual quote in a professional manner. So... 1. What software do you use for this? 2. How specific do you get?...

    Last Post By: Dave Sabo Today, 12:07 AM Go to last post
    Stephen Tashiro

    Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge

    Thread Starter: Stephen Tashiro

    Do electricians "back wire" most modern electrical outlets when using 12 gauge wire? Years ago, electrical outlets were designed to be "side wired" by hooking the wire around a screw. Some also had holes where a wire could be connected by pushing it into the hole, but this method of wiring by...

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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 10:16 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 7:59 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 4:34 PM     Number of Views: 131354 
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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 12:10 PM     Number of Views: 74506 
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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 1:45 PM     Number of Views: 46523 
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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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    Call for Articles 

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    Published on 02-27-2011 6:33 PM     Number of Views: 19296 

    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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    Do you twist your wires before using a wire nut? (Votes: 46)

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    Jason Roehl

    Twist wires before using a wire nut?

    As someone who does some repair-type electrical work in a commercial setting, I hate twisted wires for a number of reasons. The biggest is that it is

    Jason Roehl Today, 6:38 AM Go to last post
    Jim Koepke

    WTB: Lie Nielsen Dowel Plate or Lee Valley Doweling Jig

    Ron, If you have fractional bits you might try drilling a starter hole a 64th inch bigger. You might even try two holes bigger with two steps down to

    Jim Koepke Today, 2:59 AM Go to last post
    Kev Williams

    Laser engrave a belt help

    don't usually have this issue with my lasers, but I've had to splice together many large engravings on my tool machines, this one was fun-

    Kev Williams Today, 2:32 AM Go to last post
    Mike Manning

    Antique tool auction

    Some real nice stuff and most things being sold as kind of a package deal. Though not the case with the vintage hand planes. I literally looked thru

    Mike Manning Today, 2:13 AM Go to last post
    Christopher Charles

    My take on a Mid-century Modern Vanity

    Great work, both design and execution. And I agree it is amazing how the last 10% can feel like much more! Thanks for sharing

    Christopher Charles Today, 2:12 AM Go to last post
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    glenn bradley

    vintage Craftsman table saw upgrade

    This 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
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