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Yesterday, 6:39 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread MAX American Made Spindle Oscillating Sander in SawMill Creek Classifieds

And where are these machines?

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Yesterday, 6:36 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread I'm a Bandsaw Idiot: Please Help Me Install This Blade. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't run anything bigger than a 1/4" blade on my 10" saw, and see no gain from anything wider than that on a 9".

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03-24-2023, 10:49 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Ham Radio in Off Topic Forum

They dropped the requirement for Boy Scouts decades ago. I think that was sometime around 1965 when I learned it. I never did forget it.

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03-24-2023, 5:00 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Ham Radio in Off Topic Forum

Back when I was a Boy Scout, learning Morse Code was a requirement for one rank. I remember learning it in bed one morning before my Parents woke up...

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03-24-2023, 4:32 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Starrett Fractional Dial Caliper in SawMill Creek Classifieds

That's what always happens to me when I buy a replacement for something that seems lost. When I look for a place to put it, there is the missing one.

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03-24-2023, 4:30 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Cleaner for Finished Cherry Cabinets? in Project Finishing

Yes, my Grandmother got by with what many would seem impossible now. This place rents from 300 to 500 per night depending on season, so I'm...

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03-24-2023, 9:34 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Air Conditioner Coil and Condenser Cleaning in Off Topic Forum

We don't have Cottonwood, but we do have a Lot of Pine pollen once a year. The outside coils always get rinsed off after that's over with. I've...

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03-24-2023, 8:03 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Air Conditioner Coil and Condenser Cleaning in Off Topic Forum

It's an easy job. The mechanical part is taking the screws out of the cover for the condenser unit. You can buy coil cleaner in hose end sprayers. ...

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03-24-2023, 7:58 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread 24, 46, and 80 grit sharpening stones in Neanderthal Haven

I don't think I'd want to remove a 1/4" with these. These had small chunks missing, but probably not even 1/32 needed to be removed. If I had a...

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03-23-2023, 7:27 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread 24, 46, and 80 grit sharpening stones in Neanderthal Haven

I know the small ones are Kraft Tool brand, which is a good masonry tool name. The four chisels today didn't do anything to them that I can see. I...

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03-23-2023, 5:14 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Cleaner for Finished Cherry Cabinets? in Project Finishing

It looks okay, but there is not much counter space to work on. We thought about changing the countertops to granite, so it wouldn't be quite so...

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03-23-2023, 5:07 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Ways to increase the ID of 6" PVC Pipe in WorkShops

PVC pipe becomes very pliable with heat. I've made some 6" smaller with a heat gun and hose clamps, but never enlarged any. I'm sure it can be done...

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03-23-2023, 4:49 PM

Tom M King started a thread 24, 46, and 80 grit sharpening stones in Neanderthal Haven

These Carborundum stones are not sold as sharpening stones, but rather as "rub bricks" for tile work. They're intended to be used to smooth down cut...

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03-23-2023, 4:20 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Systematic Dado Set Commercial Very High Quality in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Someone beat me to it. I'm glad someone probably got it that needed one. I was tied up to start with, and didn't know how long I would be, so I...

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03-23-2023, 4:15 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Powermatic 64a belt length in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Even though "fractional horsepower" sounds like the belts are not heavy duty enough because of the name, they're run on riding lawnmowers (not...

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03-23-2023, 3:23 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread How to remove moss from a garage roof? in Off Topic Forum

Yes, it's a lot easier if you can walk on the roof. I used a leaf blower first, and then kicked the clumps loose with my foot that were too strong...

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03-23-2023, 12:44 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Paint Scraper ??? in Project Finishing

If you can get dry treated lumber, it would be great. I can't buy it around here but I always have some drying. I built this cupola out of some...

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03-23-2023, 12:11 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread How to remove moss from a garage roof? in Off Topic Forum

Wet and Forget works good on leaf stains, mildew, and if the Algae is just starting. It it grows into clumps of thick Moss, they need to be knocked...

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03-23-2023, 9:28 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Powermatic 64a belt length in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Automotive belts are too stiff, and you will get vibration from the connection point. If you buy belts from an auto parts place, get a fractional hp...

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03-23-2023, 9:26 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Normal Spring? in Off Topic Forum

We're at least a month early. We normally stop feeding the horses hay around Easter, but the grass turned green, and they started turning their...

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03-23-2023, 8:26 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread How to remove moss from a garage roof? in Off Topic Forum

I have experience doing this, both on asphalt shingles on a rental house under very large Pin Oaks, and 42 year old Cedar Shakes on one side of the...

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03-22-2023, 6:16 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Powermatic 64a belt length in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've been running a link belt on my PM 62 predecessor to that one as long as 64a's have been made. I can't tell you the length. I just kept...

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03-22-2023, 2:54 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Paint Scraper ??? in Project Finishing

I would use epoxy, penetrating epoxy, or thickened epoxy depending on what will go in there. I don't think linseed oil will do much. I never use...

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03-22-2023, 12:57 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Systematic Dado Set Commercial Very High Quality in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I'll be glad to get it. I thought it was long gone. Getting ready to leave right now though, but we'll be back tonight. I sent a PM. Will be back...

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03-22-2023, 9:53 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Paint Scraper ??? in Project Finishing

For paint removal, I turn the heat on that gun all the way up to 1300 degrees. Be careful with it because at that heat it only takes an instant to...

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03-21-2023, 10:35 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Cleaner for Finished Cherry Cabinets? in Project Finishing

Here's that kitchen after it was cleaned. The ceiling was water stained sheetrock. I did a quick fix on the ceiling and a coat of Kilz. We'll rent...

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03-21-2023, 6:23 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread edge guide for dewalt 611 trim router plunge base in General Woodworking and Power Tools

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03-21-2023, 6:20 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Almost have my router fence finished in Shop Made Tools and Machines

That's going to be the best router table ever.

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03-21-2023, 6:12 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Lock Mortiser in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No reason 2-1/4 won't work. We have a four foot wide exterior door that's 4-1/4" thick. The lock side of the door needs to be tapered, and the lock...

23 replies | 1485 view(s)

03-21-2023, 6:06 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Real Estate in Off Topic Forum

When I was selling spec houses, I used one Savings and Loan company. They would come look at a house I had ready, and I would send them the buyer...

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