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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...

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    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...

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    Tom M King

    Things are booming around here.

    Thread Starter: Tom M King

    I"ve never seen anything like it. During the 33 years that I built spec houses on the lake, I saw a few recessions and built a smaller house those years. It was always a mistake as I could just as easily built a big house and still sold it. Land value has always gone up. I'd buy a lot one...

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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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    stephen thomas

    seeking jointer advice

    Depends on condition, but if good, the old General is probably a better jointer than the later imports mentioned.
    Helical heads can be had for any

    stephen thomas Today, 10:06 PM Go to last post
    Jennifer Duerwald

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    Andrew Hughes

    seeking jointer advice

    I’ve heard the vintage General machines are very good. The condition of the knives are irrelevant.
    Flat tables are relevant.
    Good luck with

    Andrew Hughes Today, 10:01 PM Go to last post
    stephen thomas

    seeking jointer advice

    Are you on acoustic guitar forum?
    Might be worth asking there if you are not. Though it is a little more expensive to join for full privileges

    stephen thomas Today, 9:59 PM Go to last post
    Michael Schuch

    seeking jointer advice

    As much as I love old iron I would pass on the 1948 General jointer. I highly doubt you will find a spiral head to fit it.

    For 20+ years

    Michael Schuch Today, 9:59 PM Go to last post