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Today, 9:45 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Granite top table in Woodworking Projects

Well done, Bruce. Perfect for an outdoor application. And agree with the above, great when materials can be repurposed.

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Today, 9:43 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Built a saw till in Neanderthal Haven

Nice till, Thomas. And yes, you may find no matter what size you build, it won’t be big enough eventually!

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Today, 9:38 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Saw Blades in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I also have a Dewalt jobsite saw. Infrequent use, but go to for rough dimension cutting is a Freud combo full kerf. For more accurate rips I use an...

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Today, 8:05 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Finished a Scott Lewis Cutting Board in Woodworking Projects

Beautiful cutting board, Glenn. That will be well appreciated.

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Yesterday, 9:43 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Floating Wall Shelf With Drawers in Woodworking Projects

Nice. That took some careful measuring/alignment. Well done!

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Yesterday, 8:23 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Floating Wall Shelf With Drawers in Woodworking Projects

Great piece, Dale. Nice way to start off 2021. Just out of curiosity, how did you attach the drawer unit to the slab?

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01-16-2021, 5:01 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Finishing a summer project in WorkShops

Well done, Tom. Gotta love organization. Need to do something similar one of these days.

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01-16-2021, 1:12 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Veneer Replacement Technique in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Kevin, it means whether the veneer is flat enough to glue down as is or cut and edge tape it, or if it’s curly, wavy, etc and should be flattened...

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01-16-2021, 9:28 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Veneer Replacement Technique in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’d agree it’s likely not walnut. There are a lot of light toned burled veneers, and whether it’s oak or not, the oak veneer you pictured would be a...

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01-16-2021, 8:37 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Angelique for a bench top? He’s payin’, so I’m playin’! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You sure get to work with some beautiful wood!

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01-15-2021, 9:27 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread workshop stool in Neanderthal Haven

Hello Bill, I’m very familiar with a saddle stool made by Lifeform Chairs in Canada. I find them very comfortable.

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01-15-2021, 9:24 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Old Brown Glue in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve only used Titebond liquid hide glue, but have been interested in trying the Old Brown Glue. Didn’t know it...

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01-15-2021, 8:47 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Plane adjusting hammer? in Neanderthal Haven

I use this Wile Plane Hammer from LV

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01-15-2021, 8:55 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread WTB: Dovetail Saw Guide/Jig in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I’ll add to the experiment, if you like. I have a David Baron 1:4 guide you can have as well. PM me your address and I’ll drop it in the mail. And...

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01-15-2021, 8:10 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Leg vise experiences? in Neanderthal Haven

My leg vise chop is 6/4 hard maple, which is 1/4” thicker than what Chris Schwarz shows in his Roubo bench plans. If it’s ever flexed, I haven’t...

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01-14-2021, 8:25 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Shopping List in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I shop for wood with a list of components, their rough size, and desired grain vs bd’. It usually leads to a lot of searching, more cost, and higher...

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01-13-2021, 10:56 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread No Board is Perfect in Neanderthal Haven

In general, I want the wood side against the saw table and the edge against the fence flat. I flatten both faces for resaw if I’m looking to book...

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01-13-2021, 9:26 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Improved Side Clamping Honing Guide? in Neanderthal Haven

Thanks Rob. Look forward to the release. Getting pretty good at free hand, but 1/4” or less could really use some guide help.

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01-13-2021, 8:26 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread No Board is Perfect in Neanderthal Haven

I do it a little different. I hand plane one face flat, run it through the lunch box planer to flatten the opposite face and then resaw on the table...

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01-12-2021, 11:47 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread First real hand tool only project in Neanderthal Haven

Way to go, Tim! It looks great. You should be proud of the progress. Look forward to more updates.

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01-12-2021, 3:13 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Decorative cake serving set in Woodworking Projects

Beautiful work, Justin. Love the wood combination.

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01-11-2021, 9:34 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread live edge walnut coffee table in Woodworking Projects

Wow, Bill, love it. Very organic. You did good. You did very good!

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01-11-2021, 8:18 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Powder Room Vanity in Woodworking Projects

Coming in late, Mark. Very artistic piece. Great looking burl and love the backsplash. It all goes together nicely.

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01-10-2021, 6:54 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Federal style demilune table done in Woodworking Projects

And Mel, that next movement was less stringing/banding and more carving. Oh dear wood gods above, can I possibly have the where with all to start...

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01-10-2021, 5:50 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Federal style demilune table done in Woodworking Projects

Thank you Scott. I’m already wondering what’s next. There is a fellow SMC’er, Mike Allen, that inspires me with every project he does. He...

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01-10-2021, 5:41 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Federal style demilune table done in Woodworking Projects

Thank you David. I absolutely understand. This was a style that was only really popular for about 30 years, and while some today may consider it...

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01-10-2021, 5:38 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Federal style demilune table done in Woodworking Projects

Thanks Rob. It was a few years in the making with practice primarily on small boxes. First veneer, then stringing/banding, etc. I’ve got some real...

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01-10-2021, 8:35 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Lubricite 77 in Project Finishing

Thanks Keith. Have you had personal experience? I like the idea that it is supposed to flow well without adding mineral oil...wondering if that is...

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01-10-2021, 8:31 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Cherry and walnut dresser in Woodworking Projects

Looking great, Bill. Yes, my low angle BU plane is a joy to use on end grain. Planing end grain always made me anxious but gaining confidence with...

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01-10-2021, 12:27 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Federal style demilune table done in Woodworking Projects

Hi Tom, and thank you. No, it’s actually black dyed veneer...not sure the species (your basic bag of black veneer found at Woodcraft). Here’s...

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