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    Dave Anderson NH

    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, 10:10 AM Go to last post
    Stanley Covington

    Ancient Tools - The Stringline

    Thread Starter: Stanley Covington

    The stringline is simply a string. Sometimes it is called a dryline because chalk or ink are not applied, and it does not leave a mark. The humble stringline has been an important tool in construction and woodworking long before Himiunu was pacing off Cheops' resurrection pile. Do you own a...

    Last Post By: Tom M King Today, 1:52 PM Go to last post
    Tyler Bancroft

    Forrest Woodworker blades - worth the money?

    Thread Starter: Tyler Bancroft

    I'm looking at buying a Forrest Woodworker II blade to handle nothing but ripping – they're obviously quite pricey (~$175), but I'm willing to spend that if they're worth the money. Is there a better-performing blade in the same price range?

    Last Post By: Earl McLain Today, 1:05 PM Go to last post
    Keith Outten

    Private Messaging Access Priviliges

    Thread Starter: Keith Outten

    Private Messaging Privileges and email are now inaccessible to free-access Members. Because the majority of our Members are now using advertisement blocking software we are being forced to adjust some access privileges. This is an effort to encourage everyone to help us maintain the necessary ...

    Last Post By: Ken Fitzgerald Yesterday, 8:30 PM Go to last post
    Steve Boring

    Improved Side Clamping Honing Guide?

    Thread Starter: Steve Boring

    I've been spending far too much time lately in the sharpening/ honing guide rabbit hole. It seems that the Lie-Nielsen honing guide is great for LN products, but doesn't always accept the geometry found with other manufacturers. The Veritas MK II system seems more versatile, but some people seem...

    Last Post By: Rafael Herrera Today, 12:45 PM Go to last post
    Mike Soaper

    Bee lawns

    Thread Starter: Mike Soaper

    So, I'm thinking about making my front lawn more bee friendly, honey bees in particular. Based on some University of Minnesota Bee Lab papers I'm going to start adding fine fescue grasses to my lawn along with some white clover. Here's some info for others thinking about making their lawns...

    Last Post By: Jim Becker Today, 12:39 PM Go to last post