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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 Allen Today, 5:01 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: Wade Lippman Today, 6:02 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: Frank Pratt Today, 8:38 PM

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8" Jointer For Sale - Lehigh Valley, PA

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Jay Kepley Today, 8:54 PM

O1 got an unfair bad rap.

Not all O-1 is Equal.

This is one of the best comments that I have read. It is important to understand that all tool steels are made to
Larry Frank Today, 8:54 PM

FS: SCM/Minimax S315WS Slider - Very Nice Condition PENDING

Sale pending receipt of deposit.
Jim Becker Today, 8:47 PM

Pro, or not

I am a hobbyist, and very much appreciate the advice of pros and other hobbyists here.
Frederick Skelly Today, 8:43 PM

Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge

Because you have 2 wires instead of 1 trying to torque the screw loose when the receptacle is pushed back in the box. Especially with #12 wire. I've personally
Frank Pratt Today, 8:38 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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