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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: Jim Koepke Today, 3:41 AM

Tell us a CLEAN joke!
Thread Starter: Malcolm Schweizer
The “time for some levity” thread just makes my day. I have a buddy that posts a joke a day, which I also love, and I thought maybe you would all want to share some of your favorite jokes. Here is one to start:
Last Post By: Ed Aumiller Yesterday, 7:44 PM

Real Estate is a Circus Right Now
Thread Starter: Jim Becker
Professor Dr. SWMBO and I are "more than casually" looking for our "downsize" property. The two of us do not need such a large home and property going forward as our older daughter is already living "independently" in town (she's a special needs adult, so isn't totally independent) and the younger,...
Last Post By: Curt Harms Today, 9:36 AM

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: John K Jordan Yesterday, 11:47 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: bill godber Yesterday, 9:20 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: Doug Dawson Today, 5:29 AM

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Wood plane revitalised.

Hi Bill. I probably wasnt clear enough. I was trying to think of a way to store the plane so you wouldnt have a stuck wedge the next time you picked it
Frederick Skelly Today, 10:27 AM

appraiser versus realtor

If the purchaser takes out a loan (especially an FHA guaranteed loan) then appraisers and inspectors will be involved -and they won't be selected by you.
Stephen Tashiro Today, 10:22 AM

Wood plane revitalised.

Frederick the wedge is delicate at the front but supplies the force needed to snug the blade to the bed. I can’t imagine it would make a difference stored
William Fretwell Today, 10:21 AM

Best Hood or “Gulp” for lathe dust collection

I got it and switched out the track bolts to 1/4 by 20 TPI and I'm good to go. The lamp is much more stable. I would think Woodturning Wonders track would
Dave Fritz Today, 10:14 AM

Lift table for woodworking?

steve - i have a southworth lift table in my shop, a smaller one (1100 lb capacity). love it. it lives behind the planer and wide belt as a dual outfeed
David Zaret Today, 10:04 AM
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vintage Craftsman table saw upgrade

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