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, 2:37 PMAfter 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, 1:27 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...
Last Post By: Malcolm McLeod Today, 3:01 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...
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If you consider any of the major magazines, both still existing and those ghosts of woodworking magazines past, you'll see that they have "cycles"
Jim Becker Today, 6:06 PMI won't presume to claim I know the "best" ones, but I can offer a couple things to check out.
What's best depends on what you
yes, you can use the media button to link to a YouTube or other supported video in the same post as the image button no problem. Please note that the
Jim Becker Today, 6:01 PMWow, I had no idea that was even a thing! I'll let you know how that works out.
Andrew More Today, 6:01 PMErilk, I don't have battery backup on our two tankless units, but would absolutely consider it if we didn't have a whole house generator. I do have surge
Jim Becker Today, 5:59 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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