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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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7 replies | 525 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 | 253 view(s)
02-22-2021,
9:32 PM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
A Cabinet for the Bathroom's blank wall
in
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 | 1602 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 | 314 view(s)
02-22-2021,
8:14 AM
Phil Mueller
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Mirror finish from wipe on poly- mahogany table
in
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 | 521 view(s)
02-22-2021,
7:47 AM
Phil Mueller
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What's the right saw for this job?
in
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 | 623 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 | 614 view(s)
02-21-2021,
7:08 AM
Phil Mueller
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Precut plywood
in
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 | 780 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
in
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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12 replies | 507 view(s)
02-19-2021,
7:59 AM
Phil Mueller
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Achieving Uniform Stain With Tinted Shellac
in
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 | 619 view(s)
02-16-2021,
8:03 AM
Phil Mueller
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WTB: Stanley 78 cap iron.
in
SawMill Creek Classifieds
NH Plane parts has several listed for around $10.
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5 replies | 610 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 | 840 view(s)
02-14-2021,
8:38 AM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
mineral oil island counter top is like velvet??? help
in
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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11 replies | 918 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 | 1077 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 | 1827 view(s)
02-12-2021,
6:10 PM
Phil Mueller
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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 | 1482 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 | 1147 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 | 1978 view(s)
02-09-2021,
12:21 PM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
Fun Little Shelf Box
in
Woodworking Projects
Great work, Mike. I know pictures don’t do it justice, but I like the finish. Nice warm brown. And truth be told, I’ve been known to put a little...
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7 replies | 940 view(s)
02-08-2021,
5:12 PM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
Stickley Console Table
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Neanderthal Haven
Mike, the side pieces are M&T as you indicated. Take a close look at the legs in your picture. The front side of the legs is quarter sawn, but the...
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15 replies | 622 view(s)
02-08-2021,
8:31 AM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
Beeswax Finish Recipes and Techniques
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Project Finishing
I won’t get into the food safe debate, but if it were me, I’d use ArmRSeal wood bowl finish, or diluted ArmRSeal and be done with it. Still not...
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6 replies | 709 view(s)
02-08-2021,
8:26 AM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
My first pedestal dining table
in
Woodworking Projects
Well done, John! And no...the newness will not wear off and you will find yourself admiring it for years to come...as it should be ;)
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6 replies | 855 view(s)
02-08-2021,
8:23 AM
Phil Mueller
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Boot jack gift
in
Woodworking Projects
Great project and gift. The use of a really nice piece of wood (appears to be curly maple?) makes it far nicer than the utilitarian ones you often...
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3 replies | 721 view(s)
02-08-2021,
8:19 AM
Phil Mueller
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Laundry Room Makeover
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Woodworking Projects
Wow, what a great laundry room. Very nice. I’m not showing this to my wife.
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4 replies | 747 view(s)
02-08-2021,
8:13 AM
Phil Mueller
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How can an imbecile like me make decent drawers?
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Neanderthal Haven
Scott, for a quick utilitarian drawer, there is nothing wrong with just butt joints glued and screwed. Or if you own a pin nailer, glued and nailed....
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15 replies | 1110 view(s)
02-07-2021,
10:12 AM
Phil Mueller
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The Journey
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Neanderthal Haven
I came to the conclusion some years ago that the real key to good work is patience. Moving at a pace that will ensure reasonably good work. If...
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21 replies | 1589 view(s)
02-06-2021,
4:57 PM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
My take on a Mid-century Modern Vanity
in
Woodworking Projects
Looks great Joe. The main bathroom in our very old lake cottage is green sink/toilet/bathtub. Your daughter would love it. Frankly, the walnut and...
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9 replies | 963 view(s)
02-06-2021,
8:23 AM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
English Walnut Dining Table
in
Woodworking Projects
Beautiful. Hard to beat the look of walnut. Great idea on finishing the breadboard ends separate for the reason you state. Would not have thought...
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20 replies | 1846 view(s)
02-06-2021,
8:12 AM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
HAMMER (Felder) news
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
As I’m sure you’re aware, you’re not alone. As consumers, we will continue to see price increases due to logistics issues. Many of the...
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17 replies | 2289 view(s)
02-06-2021,
7:54 AM
Phil Mueller
replied to a thread
Planer without jointer — doable?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I’ve hand planed one face and thickness with a Dewalt 734 planer since starting out in woodworking. I rather enjoy the process, so have had little...
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