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Today, 9:14 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Drywall repair over metal or plastic brackets in Off Topic Forum

Once the hole is cut, there should be enough room to reach in, and glue a piece of wood to the sheetrock with Powergrab. If you fumble one inside...

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Today, 9:13 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Neighbor posted my property. in Off Topic Forum

I like state roads for property borders.

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Yesterday, 3:27 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread eBay in Neanderthal Haven

I have one somewhere. If I run across it, I'll send it to you. I don't anticipate ever having a use for a folding one. PM me your address. No...

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Yesterday, 1:50 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Bedrocks and more in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I'll take the block plane.

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Yesterday, 9:23 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Drywall repair over metal or plastic brackets in Off Topic Forum

Look at those heavy duty old work boxes the next time you're in the electrical aisle in a box store. They're really okay. The material is...

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01-24-2021, 1:48 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Drywall repair over metal or plastic brackets in Off Topic Forum

I wouldn't repair drywall unless absolutely necessary. I'm not getting a full picture of what you're trying to do, but if you're just installing a...

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01-23-2021, 8:58 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread If you won the $1 Billion Lottery-- in Off Topic Forum

The first thing I would do is to buy all the working folks around here new stuff to work with.

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01-22-2021, 9:03 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Old style Delta Tenoning Jig.... in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I still use one that I bought new in the early '80's. It gives dead accurate, repeatable results. I have thought I'd pick up another one, if I ever...

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01-22-2021, 8:34 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread best paint for bathroom cabinet in Project Finishing

Normally, I don't do deadlines, but this time there was some remodeling needed in the dog rooms before the last two litters of the four we have right...

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01-22-2021, 3:33 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread best paint for bathroom cabinet in Project Finishing

I don't think the temperature ever got above 50, for that time either, which I'm sure didn't help. That is not a heated shop. It was plenty hard...

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01-22-2021, 3:22 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread best paint for bathroom cabinet in Project Finishing

I've now sprayed Emerald Urethane twice. The second time was for some plywood cabinet doors in the dog room. They get scratched up, and I decided...

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01-22-2021, 1:37 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread It is almost the end of the month . . . . . in Off Topic Forum

When I was a young man, an old man told me that he was old enough that Christmas came twice a year. I thought he was just nuts. Now that I'm no...

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01-22-2021, 11:14 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread What am I doing wrong with this Porter Cable belt sander? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Belts are just too old. I've had whole boxes do the same thing. It doesn't help when uses are 20 years apart.

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01-22-2021, 11:02 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Bench plane mouth opening / frog adjustment size in Neanderthal Haven

quote: "way back in the 1990s" That's funny!

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01-22-2021, 9:44 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Bona Traffic HD Finish: Use Only Portion of Two-Part Mix in Project Finishing

I would before I use it, but too much else on the to-do list to just test for grins.

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01-22-2021, 9:39 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread I got my first spokeshave, and I can't get it to cut... in Neanderthal Haven

Not sharp enough, and too big of a bite.

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01-21-2021, 12:47 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Getting heavy logs into pickup truck. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I was getting ready to post, and saw Kevin's, which I agree with. Some sawyers wouldn't even bother sawing them if they were sitting close to the...

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01-20-2021, 6:15 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread W. Marples & Sons Chairmakers Travisher - Kittery Point, ME in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I'll take it.

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01-20-2021, 2:13 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Bona Traffic HD Finish: Use Only Portion of Two-Part Mix in Project Finishing

I was out in that shop last night. The last time I used any on a floor was 2014. The remains are still liquid, and I've used small amounts several...

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01-19-2021, 3:21 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Un-reality TV shows in Off Topic Forum

I don't think the people in those types of shows on the History channel, or Discovery channel, or whatever they are, get paid much. I was contacted...

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01-19-2021, 11:50 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread workshop stool in Neanderthal Haven

My Wife uses that exact one at her dog grooming table. I can use it, but it's not that comfortable for me, being a male. Those skate wheel casters...

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01-19-2021, 11:00 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Bona Traffic HD Finish: Use Only Portion of Two-Part Mix in Project Finishing

You can absolutely mix in it small portions, and the unmixed parts will keep for a Long time. Just measure carefully. I can't say how long, but I...

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01-18-2021, 5:54 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Looking for White Paint Recommendations for Spraying Cabinets and Wainscoting in Project Finishing

I left out the oval plastic little trashcan, just because it fits in the box with everything else, to be used to hold soapy water for running through...

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01-18-2021, 10:31 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Bailey #4 in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I keep all my planes in airtight, waterproof tool boxes. Every time Tom posts one for sale, I have to go check again to see if I can get another one...

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01-18-2021, 10:05 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Best practices for trimming a pocket door: craftsmanship vs. practicality in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I remember now that's the way I did it too. I don't think I've ever used those metal things for studs. edited to add: I used Yellow Pine,...

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01-17-2021, 2:59 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Best practices for trimming a pocket door: craftsmanship vs. practicality in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't remember the model number, but I have always used the heavier, T-shaped tracks. The oldest ones are in a house I built in 1974. I've never...

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01-17-2021, 11:13 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Outdoor cabinet top covered in copper in Off Topic Forum

Unless someone has a big Pan Brake, you won't be able to fold all four sides down. I would do the two longest, opposite sides, if the only brake...

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01-17-2021, 9:50 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Outdoor cabinet top covered in copper in Off Topic Forum

I doubt many keep it in stock, but can get it quickly. There are so many different sizes, thicknesses, and hardness variations, that if they don't...

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01-16-2021, 1:32 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread HVLP pressure pot and spray gun in SawMill Creek Classifieds

HVLP doesn't have to be furnished by a turbine. Most spray guns these days are some variation of HVLP.

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01-16-2021, 12:27 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Outdoor cabinet top covered in copper in Off Topic Forum

You should be able to find a sheet of copper close to the size you need. You want "1/4 hard copper". I would use 20 oz., rather than 16 oz. ...

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