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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 Yesterday, 5:25 PM

How to bend wood like this - Outdoor furniture project
Thread Starter: Alan Lightstone
Looking for a new project to do. I've been spending a few months upgrading the workshop / fixing minor annoyances, and really need to actually build something. I ran across this in a magazine ad. The furniture is supposedly solid teak, though I don't think that will be in the cards for...
Last Post By: Alan Lightstone Today, 1:01 PM

California bans gas lawn mowers and leaf blowers after 2024
Thread Starter: Bill Dufour
Saw a sign at hoe despot and looked it up. California has banned the sale of gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers after 2024. If yours is getting tired better buy a new one in a few months. I assume they will be gone from stores by Fall. It will probably take ten to twenty years until this ban goes...
Last Post By: Doug Garson Today, 12:55 PM

Lumber supply
Thread Starter: steven c newman
Has been restocked.. Bought 10 planks...for $30...had to cut a few of the 10 footers down, to fit into the Trunk of my Chevy Equinox... Eight 1 x 6 x 6' Five 1 x 4 x 6' And he threw in a stack of shorts And a 3/4" x 8" x 39" slab..
Last Post By: steven c newman Yesterday, 8:20 PM

Residential fence rules
Thread Starter: Stan Calow
I am looking for what people in other jurisdictions have dealt with. I have always understood that, in my city, fences between homes were the responsibility of the homeowner who first puts it up. And the rule was "good side out" and 6" off the property line. But after a discussion with a...
Last Post By: Warren Lake Today, 12:46 PM

Seeking Recommendation on a Bench Grinder with Specific Features.
Thread Starter: Scott Memmer
Hi, Everyone. I dearly love this forum, although I have not posted in a long time. You folks are so knowledgeable and always have such great suggestions. Here is my situation. I make a small music accessory and need to build my own saw. Without going into all the details, I've been searching for...
Last Post By: Ray Selinger Today, 11:51 AM

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Need a New Resaw Blade

It depends on what you're cutting. If you're resawing expensive veneer, then kerf absolutely matters. And you probably want a smooth surface to minimize
Jimmy Harris Today, 1:36 PM

Workbench Lumber Question

Good suggestion Richard. If I did the big box store, I'd certainly buy larger stock and cut out the pith for hopes of something more stable.
Michael Burnside Today, 1:35 PM

Lumber and Sheet good markups at lumber yards

A shed is a poor way to start drying lumber. You need a lot of air flow to prevent mold.
Richard Coers Today, 1:35 PM

Gaps In Cutting Board Strips

One issue I see with the cutting board crowd is that they often use the Quick-Grip style clamps. Those clamps don't provide enough clamping pressure for
Richard Coers Today, 1:33 PM

Workbench Lumber Question

Technically, the box stores sell kiln dried construction lumber. That means 19%. What you want is kiln dried furniture grade lumber, that means 6-8%.
Richard Coers Today, 1:29 PM
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