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Today,
7:13 AM
Phil Mueller
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Resawing 8" 8/4 without a bandsaw
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Yes, frame saw or larger bow saw. Or rip hand saw with the lowest TPI you have. I have a 4 1/2 with a bit heavy set, but if I did it more often, I’d...
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11 replies | 475 view(s)
Yesterday,
10:16 AM
Phil Mueller
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Why Shellac?
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Project Finishing
Can’t disagree that it probably isn’t the best solution for a factory/production facility. As a hobbyist, I find its advantages to be low toxicity...
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8 replies | 321 view(s)
03-05-2021,
10:44 AM
Phil Mueller
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curly claro and maple burl humidors
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Woodworking Projects
Justin, if you ever do want a simple vacuum system, check out the Thin Air Press from Roarocket. Works well and rolls up and stores out the way...
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17 replies | 595 view(s)
03-05-2021,
7:34 AM
Phil Mueller
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WTB: Lie Nielsen Dowel Plate or Lee Valley Doweling Jig
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SawMill Creek Classifieds
I also found more success when splitting off the dowel blank from a block of straightish grain wood. This eliminates or minimizes any grain run out...
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8 replies | 467 view(s)
03-05-2021,
7:25 AM
Phil Mueller
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F-style clamps vs holdfasts for work holding
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Hi Tim, and welcome!. I don’t know what the clamping pressure is of a holdfast vs. Fstyle clamp, but I have a Roubo style bench with just 4 dog...
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13 replies | 606 view(s)
03-04-2021,
7:40 AM
Phil Mueller
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Best method for stripping flaking finish from kitchen cabinets for refinishing
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Project Finishing
I’d call that a win win solution.
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18 replies | 895 view(s)
03-03-2021,
8:49 AM
Phil Mueller
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curly claro and maple burl humidors
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Woodworking Projects
Beautiful work, Justin.
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17 replies | 595 view(s)
02-28-2021,
6:54 PM
Phil Mueller
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A Gift of a Drawknife
in
Neanderthal Haven
Nice job Mike bringing it to a mirror finish. I enjoy taking an old tool from forgotten rust to shining use. Putting some effort into it makes it a...
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10 replies | 489 view(s)
02-28-2021,
8:22 AM
Phil Mueller
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Nakashima Walnut Desk with a Twist
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Woodworking Projects
Ron, love the organic design. Looking forward to seeing progress updates on this. Please share along the way.
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7 replies | 676 view(s)
02-28-2021,
8:20 AM
Phil Mueller
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Shaker End Table, first "finished piece"
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Woodworking Projects
Congrats, Augusto! Always a proud moment when the first home worthy piece is completed. Well done.
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17 replies | 952 view(s)
02-27-2021,
12:22 PM
Phil Mueller
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Providing quotes to potential customers
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Woodworking Business
I would think a basic design concept is needed, but not a detailed drawing. The quote should also indicate items not included that is to be...
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46 replies | 2422 view(s)
02-23-2021,
7:08 AM
Phil Mueller
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WTB: Lie Nielsen Mortise Chisels
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SawMill Creek Classifieds
You should also check out Ray Iles Mortise chisels. Tool For Working Wood has the 3/8 and 1/2 currently available, with presumably the 1/4 on order.
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8 replies | 788 view(s)
02-22-2021,
9:37 PM
Phil Mueller
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Walnut End Table with Storage for my wonderful wife
in
Woodworking Projects
Great piece, well done. Really nice solution.
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7 replies | 371 view(s)
02-22-2021,
9:32 PM
Phil Mueller
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A Cabinet for the Bathroom's blank wall
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Neanderthal Haven
Turned out nice, Steven. A great improvement on the space. I’m sure it will be appreciated.
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29 replies | 1677 view(s)
02-22-2021,
8:17 AM
Phil Mueller
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Stool from Scraps
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Woodworking Projects
Great project, Rob. Wedged through tenons are on my bucket list. Love the look. Nice job.
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9 replies | 441 view(s)
02-22-2021,
8:14 AM
Phil Mueller
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Mirror finish from wipe on poly- mahogany table
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Project Finishing
Beautiful, Malcolm. That’s one of those finishes you just can’t help but run your hand over it. Great tip on wet sanding the poly...I’ll have to...
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7 replies | 652 view(s)
02-22-2021,
7:47 AM
Phil Mueller
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What's the right saw for this job?
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Neanderthal Haven
Methods suggested above, or my typical go to would be a coping saw or bowsaw, then plane square to the line.
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13 replies | 691 view(s)
02-22-2021,
7:34 AM
Phil Mueller
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Looking for a way to sand inside a cutting board handle with power tools
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Not a power solution, but I’d think about taking a card scraper, cut a ~1/2” strip out of it and file the end to match the inside profile. I’d...
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18 replies | 643 view(s)
02-21-2021,
7:08 AM
Phil Mueller
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Precut plywood
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Tom, I usually go to Rockler in Novi. They sell 1/4” and 1/2” baltic birch in sizes 12x30 and 24x30. Or as suggested, HD/Lowes sells 2’x4’ plywood...
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16 replies | 810 view(s)
02-20-2021,
10:06 AM
Phil Mueller
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Best method for stripping flaking finish from kitchen cabinets for refinishing
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Project Finishing
I’ve refinished plenty of pieces in my day, and it is truly a labor of love. Often necessary to employ toothbrushes, dental picks, string, various...
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18 replies | 895 view(s)
02-19-2021,
7:59 AM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
Achieving Uniform Stain With Tinted Shellac
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Project Finishing
Another manual method I would try (although I’ve never done it with tinted shellac) is to pad it on with a French Polish method. And as John said,...
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12 replies | 760 view(s)
02-16-2021,
8:03 AM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
WTB: Stanley 78 cap iron.
in
SawMill Creek Classifieds
NH Plane parts has several listed for around $10.
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5 replies | 640 view(s)
02-16-2021,
7:29 AM
Phil Mueller
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Scrap Boxes
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Woodworking Projects
Love boxes. So much flexibility in design and great gifts. I see you bought shorter threaded rods for the LV clamps and put a nut on the end to...
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12 replies | 996 view(s)
02-14-2021,
8:38 AM
Phil Mueller
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mineral oil island counter top is like velvet??? help
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Project Finishing
Pure guess, here. Given when you run your fingers one way it’s cloudy and the other way it’s not, and it feels like velvet, seems to suggest there...
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12 replies | 1155 view(s)
02-14-2021,
7:24 AM
Phil Mueller
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Multi-year Table and Chairs Project
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Woodworking Projects
Nice work, Perry. Your patience paid off!
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18 replies | 1265 view(s)
02-13-2021,
6:04 PM
Phil Mueller
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Who is making O1 chisels of high quality?
in
Neanderthal Haven
Malcolm, if this is for your teaching class, I have a few vintage 750s and Buck Brothers I’d be happy to donate to that cause. PM me if interested.
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23 replies | 1874 view(s)
02-12-2021,
6:10 PM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
Half Blind mitered dovetail hallway table
in
Woodworking Projects
Beautiful work, Edwin. As others have said; choice of wood, joinery, design are all stunning.
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20 replies | 1713 view(s)
02-11-2021,
9:02 AM
Phil Mueller
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anyone else sell anything like this
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Brian, not sure how much clamping room you have on the top (overhang, etc), but perhaps these in-line clamps from LV would work for you? ...
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22 replies | 1166 view(s)
02-10-2021,
9:45 PM
Phil Mueller
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My first ever "project"
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Woodworking Projects
Nicely done, Ryan. There’s no bigger complement than when the misses asks for more! You did good.
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15 replies | 2239 view(s)
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