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    Ole Anderson

    The Tips and Tricks Thread

    Thread Starter: Ole Anderson

    OK, let's see if this gets legs. Some time ago I asked (in the Forum Tech Support forum which apparently almost no one reads) if we could have a separate forum dedicated to workshop tips and tricks. Well that didn't go anywhere, so why not just have a thread dedicated to your ideas around the...

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    Brian Gumpper

    Your Favorite Value Clamps

    Thread Starter: Brian Gumpper

    I need to pick up some more clamps in the 36 inch range. I figured I’d see if anybody had any value options that work well. I have some Bessy and Jorge now but just trying to save a couple bucks.

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    steven c newman

    A Design Problem

    Thread Starter: steven c newman

    In a Master ( and only) Bathroom in the house...where all the wood cabinets are real wood...with raised panel doors.....these are to be changed over next.. Butt jointed corners, surrounding flat, plywood panels...20 coats+ of white paint ( Lead?) was supposed to be 4 doors here, until someone...

    Last Post By: steven c newman Today, 1:24 PM Go to last post
    Wayne Nicholson

    Unknown Block Plane

    Thread Starter: Wayne Nicholson

    Hi, I am back with more questions. Picked up a block plane at the flea market last week. It has no manufacture ID on it. Using EBay for ideas, I found it was similar to a Craftsman and a Winchester 9” block plane with an adjustable mouth. The lateral adjuster is missing and it was rusted to beat...

    Last Post By: Rob Luter Today, 6:35 PM Go to last post
    Karl Card

    Cast iron table top degreaser

    Thread Starter: Karl Card

    Hi folks, I am wanting to clean my table saw top. I am going to use a maroon scouring pad with wd40 but want to know what will take the wd40 off so I can wax it. Some videos just say use a degreaser but I was going to use purple power and when I fact checked it stated that it MAY not be good...

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    Len Rosenberg

    Hex Shank Allen Wrench Bits

    Thread Starter: Len Rosenberg

    I'm looking for a high quality multi-size set of imperial and metric allen wrench bits with 1/4" hex drive. All I can find is cheap junk on amazon, with reports of missing pieces, improper sizes, and fall apart packaging, as well as the small bits snapping off in the screw. Can anyone recommend a...

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