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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: Paul F Franklin Today, 12:20 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: Michael Weber Yesterday, 1:07 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: Dave Bunge Today, 7:29 AM

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: David Bassett Today, 12:22 AM

What's your oldest woodworking machine?
Thread Starter: Philip Glover
I got this idea from another woodworking forum. I thought it would be interesting to see what SMC members have for old woodworking machines. My oldest is a circa 1900 Putnam sliding gap bed pattern makers lathe, s/n 13. This is a cross between a woodworking lathe and a metalworking lathe. It...
Last Post By: Dave Zellers Today, 1:49 AM

Is It The Bandsaw, The Wood, The Blade or...?
Thread Starter: Julie Moriarty
You have the patience of a saint if you actually read all this but I thank you profusely for whatever help you can provide. I have a Jet JWBS-18 bandsaw with a 1-1/2 HP motor. It's primarily used for resawing boards from 3-9" wide. Most woods are African or South American in origin. Blades...
Last Post By: Malcolm McLeod Today, 10:05 AM

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Figured purpleheart

Dave -- It would really help to see a side view of the plate.
David Walser Today, 12:30 PM

another lathe choice thread

To me the decision between the Jet and the PM would be how big do you want and need to turn? If you sell your bowls, there is a very small market for
Reed Gray Today, 12:21 PM

Time for some levity

Not my dog....but could be...

Paul F Franklin Today, 12:20 PM

Figured purpleheart

Pat,

I can post a basic tutorial in a new thread here. I've made a bunch of these, give them for wedding and housewarming presents.
John K Jordan Today, 12:14 PM

Goto place for lumber in NJ??

Boards and beams is pretty good for in NJ. Their prices are not too bad. If you spend 1500 or so they will give you contractor discount.

George Yetka Today, 12:14 PM
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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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