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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: Jim Allen Yesterday, 6:38 PM Go to last post
    Jerry Thompson

    Osage Orange

    Thread Starter: Jerry Thompson

    My friend in So. Dk. was given a fair amount of Osage Orange. He hauled home and called me to tell me how heavy it was. He said it had been in a barn for several years and was thrilled to have. The next day his back was hurting severely. He lives in a small town that has pretty good medical care....

    Last Post By: Maurice Mcmurry Today, 7:13 AM Go to last post
    Frederick Skelly

    Results of Estate sale tonight

    Thread Starter: Frederick Skelly

    Poor guy died at 70. Left a shop full of tools. It was pretty picked over, but for $30 I got all of this: * hardback copy of Leonard Lee’s Complete Guide to Sharpening * hardback copy of Pat Spielman’s Gluing and Clamping * 48” Empire level in good condition (No, it ain’t Starrett but it will...

    Last Post By: stephen thomas Today, 10:40 AM Go to last post
    Justin Pfenning

    Anyone adapt a CNC spindle to a router lift?

    Thread Starter: Justin Pfenning

    I’d like to add a router lift to my shop. I think I’ve decided on a Jessem lift, but the router motors is not such an easy decision. Jessem and Woodpeckers motor look really nice, but are also really expensive. The cheaper motor only options like the Bora don’t get good reviews, and I don’t want to...

    Last Post By: Jay Moodley Today, 9:01 AM Go to last post
    Roger Feeley

    Home Depot cheerful refunds

    Thread Starter: Roger Feeley

    I got a 10’ piece of 1” black iron pipe and had hm cut it into 2 pieces. The bar code was too badly damaged to read so I snapped the shelf tag. The employee entered it as two pieces of pipe and I was distracted and didn’t see that I paid too much. I took the receipt back to HD today and...

    Last Post By: Patty Hann Yesterday, 10:22 PM Go to last post
    Cameron Wood

    Extension cord ties

    Thread Starter: Cameron Wood

    This is a bit behind the curve, with cordless tools taking over, but I have not come up with a good cord tie after decades and many attempts for extension cords and longer power cords. What I've tried: - velcro ties, multiple kinds - bicycle inner tube - inner tube rubber strips - string, tied...

    Last Post By: Alan Lightstone Today, 8:04 AM Go to last post

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    Rob Luter

    Rosewood Score

    I’ve always got my eye out for bits of tropical woods for use as plugs and accents on Arts and Crafts projects. I have a couple Rosewood and Ebony fingerboard

    Rob Luter Today, 11:42 AM Go to last post
    Curt Harms

    non-yellowing water based finish please

    I doubt that what I used was the oil modified stuff. This was years ago, I doubt oil modified polyurethane was available at the time. There's another

    Curt Harms Today, 11:27 AM Go to last post
    Joe Calhoon

    Hoffman edge press

    John, they are pretty quick vs hand clamping. When I sold mine I made this video that explains the machine. I have since made a better jig for the shaper

    Joe Calhoon Today, 10:57 AM Go to last post
    stephen thomas

    Results of Estate sale tonight

    Good taste in tools!
    If you got the hinged 2pc cap irons, that is especially good - those planes are very similar to contemporary Stanleys, and

    stephen thomas Today, 10:40 AM Go to last post
    John TenEyck

    Finish texture showing through paint

    That's really strange. 123 should be compatible with most any top coat. My guess is that you didn't let the primer dry long enough, or maybe you didn't

    John TenEyck Today, 10:27 AM Go to last post

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