I love making windows and doors in my free time, this is my hobby. I eventually want to do timber framing too. A shaper is an important part of making the above, and I want to upgrade. Background: My current machine is a Jet JWS-25CS (3HP, up to 3/4 spindle) I need support for a 1 1/4''...
Last Post By: John Pendery Yesterday, 4:27 PMI 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.
Last Post By: Tom Bender Yesterday, 8:09 AMThe main electric tool in my shop is a sander and I'd like to use hand tools to finish the wood but I'm curious as to how well a scraping plane or smoothing plane can finish a project compared to sand paper. General I use oil finishes but sometimes stain for contrast. Finishing is my weak area...
Last Post By: Rafael Herrera Yesterday, 10:15 PMSeems like questions about Minimax bandsaws have been popping up and I wondered if there could be an opportunity to condense knowledge into and level-set some best-practices for setup? First, any contemporary Italian or large Austrian bandsaw ought be very straightforward to set up and get cutting...
Last Post By: Tom Trees Yesterday, 8:48 PMIn 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...
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Whenever I feel like it. (Votes: 5)
I have many wallets and rotate them. (Votes: 0)
Don't carry a wallet. (Votes: 2)
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The slow drying time and lingering smell always makes me hesitate to get out the Watco. It like it for small projects. I remind myself to put a coat on
Maurice Mcmurry Today, 7:10 AMWhat i noticed recently on youtube is few people i follow are getting rid of their G700s and getting oneida.
Alex Kapl Today, 7:04 AMPB Swiss makes some nice bits.
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Looks like a nice place!! Is that stack of burls just the ones you took home? LOL
Earl McLain Today, 6:46 AMFor a couple years now, I've been using Shapton Glass Stones with much success. Mirroring the Cosman method, I use a 1000 Grit Trend Diamond Plate to
Rob Luter Today, 5:47 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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