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How to bend wood like this - Outdoor furniture project
Thread Starter: Alan Lightstone
Looking for a new project to do. I've been spending a few months upgrading the workshop / fixing minor annoyances, and really need to actually build something. I ran across this in a magazine ad. The furniture is supposedly solid teak, though I don't think that will be in the cards for...
Last Post By: Alan Lightstone Today, 9:49 AM

Lumber supply
Thread Starter: steven c newman
Has been restocked.. Bought 10 planks...for $30...had to cut a few of the 10 footers down, to fit into the Trunk of my Chevy Equinox... Eight 1 x 6 x 6' Five 1 x 4 x 6' And he threw in a stack of shorts And a 3/4" x 8" x 39" slab..
Last Post By: steven c newman Today, 8:29 PM

For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
Thread Starter: Jim Koepke
One member includes a list of favorite things, one of which is the Oxford Comma. In my early years of education, teachers taught us to use a comma before and in a list of items. In later years, this seemed to drop out of favor. Could it have been the difference due to some teachers having moved...
Last Post By: Alan Rutherford Today, 7:39 AM

Residential fence rules
Thread Starter: Stan Calow
I am looking for what people in other jurisdictions have dealt with. I have always understood that, in my city, fences between homes were the responsibility of the homeowner who first puts it up. And the rule was "good side out" and 6" off the property line. But after a discussion with a...
Last Post By: Jim Koepke Today, 8:56 PM

Seeking Recommendation on a Bench Grinder with Specific Features.
Thread Starter: Scott Memmer
Hi, Everyone. I dearly love this forum, although I have not posted in a long time. You folks are so knowledgeable and always have such great suggestions. Here is my situation. I make a small music accessory and need to build my own saw. Without going into all the details, I've been searching for...
Last Post By: Ray Selinger Today, 5:12 PM

Harvey COMPASS RG-1/RG-2 Universal Roller Guides Question
Thread Starter: James Cheever
All - Has anyone seen or used the Harvey COMPASS RG-1/RG-2 Universal roller guides. They look solid and would be a pretty useful addition to my shop, but the price seems way too high. I'd love to hear any feedback. Thanks.
Last Post By: Lloyd McKinlay Today, 9:46 PM

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sawing a log and reassembling it WITHOUT warping?

Definitely need to wait longer for the log to dry.
At minimum 7 years
Andrew Hughes Today, 10:02 PM

Finished my outdoor table.

I will. When we moved here in 2005 I carried the marble top to the basement by myself, now at 67 I need a 2nd pair of hands to get it upstairs. Thanks
Brian Runau Today, 9:51 PM

Harvey COMPASS RG-1/RG-2 Universal Roller Guides Question

Wouldn't they fit in a USPO flat rate box for a substantial savings?
Lloyd McKinlay Today, 9:46 PM

Just got a Powermatic 65

Two Horsepower? One modern vee belt should be fine. They are much improved since 1930 when this was was designed, 96 years ago.
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Bill Dufour Today, 9:42 PM

Project: Simple Cutting Board for Gift

I like it Jim, a very useful gift!
Mark Rainey Today, 9:32 PM
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