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Yesterday, 8:42 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Shapton ceramic water stones in Neanderthal Haven

Nope. I have 5 DMT diamond "stones" in various grits. I have 3 Shaptons in comparable grits, plus a 6000 grit. The DMTs are a good product, from a...

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05-14-2022, 6:59 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread I guess this was my first quarter 2022 project. in Neanderthal Haven

I like it. What material did you use for the white panels?

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05-14-2022, 1:13 PM

Frederick Skelly started a thread Here's a new SHARPENING resource in Neanderthal Haven

Looks like LV has gathered up various info together on ther site. They call it sharpen-net. LINK Might be a good resource for folks new to sharpening...

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05-14-2022, 11:17 AM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Wipe on poly in Project Finishing

I sand between later coats with a paper that closely resembles a brown paper bag. I buy it at the BORG in a big roll. (I even use it for stropping...

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05-14-2022, 10:48 AM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread First Time Milling Basswood in Sawmills and Kiln Drying

"it's going to make some nice carving stock." Man, it sure will. Do you have to do anything different to successfully dry a softer wood like that...

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05-14-2022, 10:28 AM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Bailey No. 4C Smoothing Plane, Type 10, Restored, Tuned-up, and Ready to Use in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Me too. Mr. Spangler's restorations are always a pleasure to see.

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05-14-2022, 5:50 AM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Woodpeckers SW350 Sidewinder Router Lift with Porter Cable Router in SawMill Creek Classifieds

No, all I see is the link to the review. Must be some config oddity because James IS seeing them. Good luck on your sale! Fred

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05-13-2022, 8:29 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Woodpeckers SW350 Sidewinder Router Lift with Porter Cable Router in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Pictures would help. Could be I'm unusual, but "barely used" doesnt really help me. If I'm going to spend a couple hundred, I'd like to see the...

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05-13-2022, 8:23 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread WoodRiver® Economy Quick Release Front Vise in SawMill Creek Classifieds

How long has it been in use? What kind of condition is it in? Pics from various angles would help one judge.

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05-11-2022, 7:33 AM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Bosch GCM12SD problem in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Agree 1/32" is too far off for furniture. The OMGA is a great tool for what I've read. I'm not convinced you have to go that far (unless you just...

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05-08-2022, 6:10 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Buying land now? in Off Topic Forum

I would buy it if you can make the payments. They arent making any more land. Plus it ties to property you already own. They only way you can go...

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05-08-2022, 3:45 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread OMG I was cut off for 36 hours! in Off Topic Forum

Yup! ........

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05-08-2022, 3:44 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Improvements to Kreg KMS7200 Bandsaw Fence in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thank you Steve. Those tweaks will make a good product work even better for me! Fred

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05-06-2022, 6:05 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread History of the car radio in Off Topic Forum

Good post! Enjoyed that!

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05-05-2022, 8:26 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Miller Falls No.9 for sale in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I have one of these. It is a great tool and certainly my favorite hand plane.

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04-28-2022, 6:30 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Any way to make wood blue and white? in Project Finishing

Yeah, foodsafe concerns me. Im guessing you could find foodsafe dyes (food coloring, etc) but then you come up on durability as the next problem. ...

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04-24-2022, 6:01 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Sharpening Twist Drills in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Well that's really a bummer, isn't it? I'm sorry to hear it. There must be some difference between the 500X I have and the 750 model. As long as I...

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04-24-2022, 11:42 AM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread FS: Knew Concepts fret saw in SawMill Creek Classifieds

How much have you used it?

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04-23-2022, 11:16 AM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Lie Nielsen showroom in Neanderthal Haven

Jon, I'd try to call them and ask.. Then you have a solid answer.

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04-22-2022, 6:45 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Sharpening Twist Drills in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You can certainly grind them by hand. I have the Drill Doctor and like it. Fred

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04-22-2022, 11:03 AM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread Possible free saw, Needs a top in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I had an out of the box idea, in case nothing else turns out to be feasible. What about building a top using some kind of Torsion Box. You'd have to...

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04-19-2022, 8:53 PM

Frederick Skelly replied to a thread FS: Molding Plane Iron Blanks for Hollows and Rounds in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Looks like a good price. Did you make these yourself or purchase them somewhere?

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