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Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NH
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.
Last Post By: Dave Anderson NH Today, 12:40 PM

What are your other hobbies besides Woodworking?
Thread Starter: Jim Fox
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...
Last Post By: Derek Cohen Today, 1:21 PM

Buying First Turning Tools (set advice and/or individual)
Thread Starter: Allen Mattsen
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...
Last Post By: Allen Mattsen Yesterday, 10:18 PM

No more denatured alcohol in California?
Thread Starter: Mike Allen1010
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...
Last Post By: Leo Butler Yesterday, 9:39 PM

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.
Last Post By: Jim Koepke Today, 2:50 PM

Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge
Thread Starter: Stephen Tashiro
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...
Last Post By: Bill Dufour Today, 12:50 PM

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Twist wires before using a wire nut?

While working in transportation any wiring with high voltage or current would be spliced with crimp connectors using precision jaws and a pneumatic driver.
Jim Koepke Today, 2:50 PM

Changing Name

Lead off with "Grand Master" or end with "Cleveland Rocks"
Jim Matthews Today, 2:48 PM

Veritas pocket layout square, it's so tiny!

Free shipping at $30 for the entire pandemic period. ( Previously free shipping offers were usually for $40 or more and occurred IIRC for a month every
David Bassett Today, 2:38 PM

Antique tool auction

They ship, Jim.😼
Stephen Rosenthal Today, 2:17 PM

Veritas pocket layout square, it's so tiny!

how often does Lee Valley have free shipping? I was going to order the little guy but shipping for the $9.50 tool was $7.95 . . . . so i added it to
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vintage Craftsman table saw upgrade

This thread may help. Besides Grandpa's 1950 Emerson I had a 1970's "113." contractor. I added a decent...
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