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    Time for some levity

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    With 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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    Jim Fox

    What are your other hobbies besides Woodworking?

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    Responding to another post got me thinking what other hobbies do you partake in? The one specific that made peaked my curiosity as if to others did it..........Scale Model Building Now I did take a long hiatus from this hobby, but got back into in 2019 heavy and built a lot as a kid, teen and...

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    Allen Mattsen

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    After 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...

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    Mike Allen1010

    No more denatured alcohol in California?

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    My 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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    Ole Anderson

    Twist wires before using a wire nut?

    Thread Starter: Ole Anderson

    So, do you twist your wires together before using a wire nut? Some manufacturers say it isn't necessary.

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    Stephen Tashiro

    Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge

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    Do electricians "back wire" most modern electrical outlets when using 12 gauge wire? Years ago, electrical outlets were designed to be "side wired" by hooking the wire around a screw. Some also had holes where a wire could be connected by pushing it into the hole, but this method of wiring by...

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    Excalibur Sliding Table Review 

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    Published on 01-02-2011 6:00 PM     Number of Views: 19167 
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    The link below is my review of the 62" Excalibur Sliding Table I purchased in 1999. More than productivity the principal reason for purchasing a slider was safety.



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    Wade Lippman

    Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge

    While I have had several "1"s fail, I have never had a "3" fail, and have never used a torque wrench. I just can't see why "3"

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    steven c newman

    Stanley 71 Router Plane Adjustment Nut Needed

    About like this...


    Removed the 1/2" cutter, flip the wheel nut over..

    Test fit into the case..

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    Wade Lippman

    Twist wires before using a wire nut?

    No one mentioned stranded wire. While I always twist solid wire, I have never managed to twist stranded. For that I shove the wire in the wire nut and

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    Mike Stelts

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    I just picked up the mortiser. - cleanest used equipment I've ever seen.

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    David Utterback

    Best method for stripping flaking finish from kitchen cabinets for refinishing

    What stripper were you using, Roger? i remember many situations where a 3rd arm would have been useful.

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