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    Tom Bender

    Dog Attack

    Thread Starter: Tom Bender

    There are dogs in the world and sometimes they attack. That is not going to change. So here is my question. If I have no weapons and no objects within reach how can I best defend myself? Maybe the martial arts have something to offer.

    Last Post By: Jason Roehl Today, 5:21 AM Go to last post
    Ben Grefe

    Parallel dust collectors

    Thread Starter: Ben Grefe

    I have an opportunity coming up - the roof of my shop needs a new support beam (the 1950’s framing is sagging by almost a foot in the middle). Looks like with the remodel slowdown, I’m going to get a contractor in to do the work, but to do so I need to take everything out of my shop, including...

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    Rob Luter

    Poplar

    Thread Starter: Rob Luter

    I've not used much Poplar in my time woodworking, outside some trim that was going to be painted. I've seen some folks use it as a secondary wood for casework and such. I've been watching a YouTube channel from Engels Coach Shop where wagons and coaches are restored or built from scratch, and in...

    Last Post By: dennis thompson Yesterday, 4:55 PM Go to last post
    Bruce Wrenn

    In The Grocery Section, Disappearing Store Brands

    Thread Starter: Bruce Wrenn

    Recently (in the last year,) I have noticed more and more "store brands" disappearing from the shelves. The stores where I regularly shop (excluding Aldi's) now only have Campbell's soup. Walmart has a very limited selection of their in house "Great Value" brand soup. Same goes for oatmeal, only...

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    dennis thompson

    Do you have a whole house surge protector?

    Thread Starter: dennis thompson

    I’m thinking about getting a whole house surge protector. I’d appreciate any input from those of you who have one or anyone who has any info on them. Thanks

    Last Post By: Derek Meyer Yesterday, 2:48 PM Go to last post
    James Jayko

    Stupid Chisel Question

    Thread Starter: James Jayko

    Hi All, I've got a set of Lie Nielsen chisels which I like, but the stupid socket design is sorta driving me crazy. I was looking at that Narex Richter set and it reminded me that they're metric and then in imperial (ish); IE 1" = ~25MM. Would anyone care about this, like, when you use an...

    Last Post By: Luke Dupont Today, 10:48 AM Go to last post

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