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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I've only used black ink on softwood and only top coated it with water borne poly but I have been very happy with the results. I would try a small offcut
Jim Dwight Today, 6:25 PMYes, amazingly enough magazines do not stay in lock step with my progress in the craft . . . . the nerve . As Jim points out, there are always new
I'm a newcomer to hand tools, and recently bought my first few planes from LV/Veritas. I've tried to take good care of them (they're quite an investment!)
Aaron Karp Today, 6:18 PMAny of your methods could be made to work. Some thoughts: When you solid wood band the end grain of a solid wood panel, you have to allow for wood movement,
Paul F Franklin Today, 6:15 PMIn typical use "qu" is nearly always used to make the 'kwa' sound.
And "bu" usually makes the 'buh' sound.
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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
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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