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Yesterday,
9:01 PM
Tom M King
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Source for Unfinished Butcher Block?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Do a google search for "bally butcherblock". It's sold many places, and you can get about any size you want. I've had a 2' x 8' piece sitting on...
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Yesterday,
6:08 PM
Tom M King
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Saw vise height
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Neanderthal Haven
Elbow high at the end of the stroke.
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7 replies | 218 view(s)
Yesterday,
9:18 AM
Tom M King
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Providing quotes to potential customers
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
As much as I enjoy working wood, this is why I don't do that only for a living. I've never spent any time even thinking about this stuff. I wish...
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43 replies | 1782 view(s)
Yesterday,
9:13 AM
Tom M King
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My Fine Woodworking magazine
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I was a Charter Subscriber, and stopped renewing sometime in the early '90's.
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03-01-2021,
6:36 PM
Tom M King
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Awesome hand tool discovered: Wera "Joker"
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I'm sure it's just me, but I'll only use a Flare Nut Wrench (Line Wrench) on line nuts. Back in the days of plumbing with compression sleeves, and...
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21 replies | 717 view(s)
02-28-2021,
6:32 PM
Tom M King
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Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge
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Off Topic Forum
I had a thread, not too long ago, where I purchased several different types, and compared them. I think in the Shop forum.
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23 replies | 721 view(s)
02-28-2021,
1:09 PM
Tom M King
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Painting Rooms??
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My order of work, if the walls are going to be a color, mask off the floor with brown paper around the edges, and dropcloth over the rest of the...
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36 replies | 1052 view(s)
02-28-2021,
11:46 AM
Tom M King
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Cosmoline remover
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Off Topic Forum
I buy it by the case. There never seems to be as much as you think in a can though, and can never get it all out before the propellant is gone.
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4 replies | 312 view(s)
02-28-2021,
11:42 AM
Tom M King
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A good utility knife?
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Off Topic Forum
One advantage of the retracting blade is that there are several positions that you can extend the blade. So, if you're opening a box with something...
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32 replies | 1280 view(s)
02-28-2021,
11:40 AM
Tom M King
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Ideas for cutting heavy steel pipe under water?
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Off Topic Forum
Air powered reciprocating saw.
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20 replies | 826 view(s)
02-28-2021,
11:14 AM
Tom M King
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Painting Rooms??
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I like the color changing ceiling paint. The color changes from purple, to white as it dries. That can save an extra coat, since you can see how...
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36 replies | 1052 view(s)
02-27-2021,
3:16 PM
Tom M King
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Looking for Advice on Kitchen Cabinet/Closet Plywood
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Here's a picture of some that came from Lowes, 6 to 8 years ago. It's for a box in the Puppy Room. Varnished with no prep, other than sanding...
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42 replies | 1725 view(s)
02-27-2021,
3:11 PM
Tom M King
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Looking for Advice on Kitchen Cabinet/Closet Plywood
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Several years ago, the quality of plywood in Lowes, and Home Depot was noticeably better than it has been lately. Richmond is where I go, when I...
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42 replies | 1725 view(s)
02-26-2021,
8:45 PM
Tom M King
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Looking for Advice on Kitchen Cabinet/Closet Plywood
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
A few weeks ago, I built some plywood cabinet doors, to replace scratched up ones in the dogroom. I used that Maple ply from Home Depot. It looks...
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42 replies | 1725 view(s)
02-25-2021,
8:24 PM
Tom M King
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Electrical woes
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WorkShops
If you run the wire yourself, dig the trench before buying the wire. Measure carefully, and get enough to have some to throw away, or you're sure to...
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02-25-2021,
8:15 PM
Tom M King
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A good utility knife?
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Yes, standard blades fit, and there is plenty of room in the easily opened, but stays closed while using, handle, to store several more in a...
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32 replies | 1280 view(s)
02-25-2021,
10:06 AM
Tom M King
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Chainsaw problem
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Ask in the Chainsaw forum, on the Forestryforum. Someone there will know about that specific saw.
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17 replies | 732 view(s)
02-25-2021,
10:03 AM
Tom M King
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A good utility knife?
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Off Topic Forum
I'm sure I own every one posted here, and others, but only one each of those, bought on trial. This is my favorite, and I keep them in a number of...
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32 replies | 1280 view(s)
02-24-2021,
6:26 PM
Tom M King
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Planes N' More
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Can you show the curve, and sweep of the Adze? I've been looking for a particular one, with no luck, for years. edited to add: Nevermind. I'll...
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6 replies | 920 view(s)
02-22-2021,
2:02 PM
Tom M King
replied to a thread
stud sensor, harbor freight has the best one
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I do, but I'll have to look to see what make, and model it is. I used it to prove that there was an old doorway in a plastered over, late 18th...
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16 replies | 786 view(s)
02-21-2021,
10:12 AM
Tom M King
replied to a thread
stud sensor, harbor freight has the best one
in
Off Topic Forum
I've used that Franklin 710, since they first came out with it. It's the best tool ever for putting up crown molding. You can use one hand to hold...
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16 replies | 786 view(s)
02-19-2021,
7:30 PM
Tom M King
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Are PAX saws any good?
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Neanderthal Haven
I bought that PAX dovetail saw, and a 26" rip saw, back in the 1970's. They're okay. That fine toothed little saw really has never been very...
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14 replies | 923 view(s)
02-19-2021,
5:40 PM
Tom M King
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Best method for stripping flaking finish from kitchen cabinets for refinishing
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Project Finishing
Sometimes, it's easier to just make new doors.
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12 replies | 569 view(s)
02-18-2021,
6:12 PM
Tom M King
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Attic Stairs???
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Just bumping this up, so I'll remember to check when this ice storm passes.
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15 replies | 784 view(s)
02-18-2021,
12:04 PM
Tom M King
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Seeking advice: Sharpening kit and chisels
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Neanderthal Haven
If you will send me the plane iron, and chipbreaker to your 4-1/2, I'll sharpen, and prepare them for you, and send them back to you for no charge,...
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30 replies | 2002 view(s)
02-17-2021,
6:14 PM
Tom M King
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Chisel chipping and well...should I get a quality set? Educate me!!!
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Neanderthal Haven
The old, blue handled Marples, and Record chisels are my daily users. If they weren't capable, I'd be using something else. I have no experience...
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22 replies | 1214 view(s)
02-15-2021,
6:20 PM
Tom M King
replied to a thread
Router keeps changing depth
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
The bit is not keeping up with the motor rpm's, so it's moving in the collet. Try taking 1/4" bites.
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21 replies | 1120 view(s)
02-14-2021,
5:17 PM
Tom M King
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Who is making O1 chisels of high quality?
in
Neanderthal Haven
I'd pay a hundred, just for the 1/8".
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23 replies | 1844 view(s)
02-14-2021,
10:22 AM
Tom M King
started a thread
Think you're getting pretty good at joinery?
in
Neanderthal Haven
Since I'm sure this wasn't done with power tools, this should be the correct forum: http://www.balkanarchitecture.org/slovenia/tirosek2.php
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3 replies | 551 view(s)
02-14-2021,
9:28 AM
Tom M King
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Attic Stairs???
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I put in one in a rental house, for installation of a new air handler. I don't remember the brand, or even what I paid for it, but it wouldn't have...
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