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Today, 6:52 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread In The Grocery Section, Disappearing Store Brands in Off Topic Forum

I got married as a junior in college and we were as poor as church mice. In 1982 generic mac and cheese was a dime a box. Good times.

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Yesterday, 6:45 PM

Doug Weiner replied to a thread North Bros. Yankee No. 31A spiral “push” screw driver – Refurbished in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Id be proud to have this one Another beautiful restore job. PM on the way.

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08-06-2022, 10:13 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I hit milled and sized stock with a smoothing plane prior to (or instead of) sanding. I like to get rid of the mill marks.

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08-06-2022, 12:07 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Poplar in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Good point. In the videos I'm watching it's identified as yellow poplar. The color variations are fine for my needs at present. My goal is to improve...

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08-06-2022, 10:33 AM

Doug Weiner replied to a thread For-Sale LN, LV Planes and Hand Saws Benefitting Good Cause in SawMill Creek Classifieds

If still available I’d like the Atkins

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08-06-2022, 8:07 AM

Rob Luter started a thread Poplar in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've not used much Poplar in my time woodworking, outside some trim that was going to be painted. I've seen some folks use it as a secondary wood for...

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08-05-2022, 7:46 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Question about cleaning tools in Neanderthal Haven

I had the same concern with soap and water initially. What I found was that the parts heated up from the hot water and as a result dried rapidly. A...

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08-04-2022, 8:37 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Question about cleaning tools in Neanderthal Haven

Bead blasters are the schnizzle.

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08-04-2022, 3:53 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Question about cleaning tools in Neanderthal Haven

I've always taken tools apart to the greatest degree practical, then scrubbed with hot soapy water, dried everything, then followed up with WD40 or...

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08-04-2022, 3:10 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Stupid Chisel Question in Neanderthal Haven

Hmm? I've had a set for several years and my handles stay put. As others have said, hairspray or other mild adhesive should fix you up.

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07-30-2022, 11:35 PM

Doug Weiner replied to a thread For-Sale LN, LV Planes and Hand Saws Benefitting Good Cause in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I have a few of Mike’s saw. They are sharp, they cut smooth and there is no a more worthy cause.

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07-30-2022, 8:52 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Mounting blocks for Abrasive Film - Scary Sharp Method in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Sold. Sold. Sold.

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07-30-2022, 6:27 PM

Doug Weiner replied to a thread Mounting blocks for Abrasive Film - Scary Sharp Method in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Send them my way. I will PM a later tonight.

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07-30-2022, 3:15 PM

Rob Luter started a thread Mounting blocks for Abrasive Film - Scary Sharp Method in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Thinning out some more goodies. These are five 1/4” float glass slabs cut 3 x 11 and mounted on MDF blocks with Oak Veneer both sides. I used them...

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07-28-2022, 5:42 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Threshold for new concrete on existing concrete in WorkShops

Good morning Bill - I work in the building products industry and have to deal with ADA and accessibility issues periodically. Do a Google search...

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07-27-2022, 1:16 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Advice for creating a 2 3/4" counterbore in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I might use a 2 3/4" hole saw to establish the outside diameter and hog the insides out with the Forstener bit.

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07-27-2022, 7:45 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Help deleting a thread in Forum Tech Support

If you click on the little triangle below your post (report post) you get a direct line to the mods. A polite request to delete the post with a brief...

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07-27-2022, 7:11 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Guitar pickup winder in Turner's Forum

AKA "Scatter Wound". It became a thing some years back. It's a marketing tool as much as anything. While it does change the electrical...

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07-27-2022, 5:27 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Power washer in Off Topic Forum

I have a gas version with a Honda Engine. Works like it's supposed to.

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07-26-2022, 8:04 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Mazda as a brand. in Off Topic Forum

I've never owned one, but knew a couple folks that did. A neighbor bought one after a long stint with a Toyota 4Runner and he says they're happy with...

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07-26-2022, 6:18 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Knob and Tote fast refinish in Neanderthal Haven

Yup. Early in my career I worked in a facility that used Methylene Chloride in a hot vapor degreasing process. The air quality in the proximity of...

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07-26-2022, 6:11 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Knob and Tote fast refinish in Neanderthal Haven

Good thing there's no Methylene Chloride in Formby's

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07-24-2022, 3:55 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Three European Woodies in SawMill Creek Classifieds

And…….Sold. Thanks Doug.

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07-24-2022, 2:42 PM

Doug Weiner replied to a thread Three European Woodies in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Consider them sold. Will PM in a few.

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07-24-2022, 2:08 PM

Rob Luter started a thread Three European Woodies in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Three User Woodies offered as a package deal ECE Jack Plane: Beech with Hornbeam sole. In good shape and good working order. Highland...

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07-23-2022, 2:50 PM

Doug Weiner replied to a thread Storage suggestions in Neanderthal Haven

Thanks Stew. A positive coming from my lack of time and workspace over the past few years is that many of my tools have never contacted wood. sad...

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07-23-2022, 9:07 AM

Doug Weiner started a thread Storage suggestions in Neanderthal Haven

I am putting all my wood and most of my my tools into storage for about 12-16 months pending a move and construction of my dream workshop. Everything...

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07-22-2022, 1:45 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Roughing blade for LN No. 4 - anyone use one?? in Neanderthal Haven

Yup. Still works just fine. The camber helps with deep cuts. I can peel wood off faster with a cambered roughing blade.

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07-22-2022, 1:35 PM

Rob Luter started a thread Knob and Tote fast refinish in Neanderthal Haven

I snagged a Type 19 #5 jack earlier this year to convert to a roughing plane. The knob and tote are Rosewood, but were coated in the thickest layer...

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