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Bill Carey started a thread Ashley Isles dovetail chisels - 1" and 3/8" in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Ashley Isles dovetail chisels - 1" and 3/8" for sale. Excellent condition. $50.00 plus shipping

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Yesterday, 8:14 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread I made a dumb mistake sizing drawers & drawer fronts: what would you do? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You: "Yes, it's a specialty tooth brush drawer." Them: "WOW" You: evil villain laughter while striking a superior pose.

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Yesterday, 2:44 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread I made a dumb mistake sizing drawers & drawer fronts: what would you do? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

How about a horizontal filler to cover the carcass:

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Yesterday, 1:06 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Dovetail progress, and a lesson in Neanderthal Haven

Hi Bob - about 6 months ago I put away the Katz-Moses guide I had been using and started cutting free hand dovetails. Lots of practice cuts. In those...

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01-21-2021, 1:41 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Tea Box for my favorite Tea Drinker in Woodworking Projects

lovely box - I like the design. I'm just starting to drink tea so may have to follow your example. Thx for posting it.

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01-21-2021, 1:37 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Garage door insulation value? in WorkShops

I put 2" owens corning foamular - painted white - over my 2 garage doors, which are insulated, and cut my electric heating bill in the shop by 50%....

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01-19-2021, 9:05 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread what pore filler do you use? in Project Finishing

I've used timbermate a few times and it worked well. And I would never get away with usingTHAT room for finishing. When we were first married I set...

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01-19-2021, 4:22 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Granite top table in Woodworking Projects

Great reuse of leftover materials. I did the same thing (sort of) with tile left over from a project I did. Made a BBQ / smoker cart, complete with...

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01-19-2021, 1:06 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Bailey #4 in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Thx Tom - I found one the day after I posted that msg. When I get it and take a look I'll know what I have.

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01-18-2021, 6:24 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Stanley #3 type 15 in SawMill Creek Classifieds

plane is sold

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01-18-2021, 3:04 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Any Lightroom Classic (v6) users here? in Off Topic Forum

Thx Roger. Ya, storage is so cheap now that I have 3 terra byte drives for LR alone. One is the active one, another is a backup in the fire safe and...

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01-18-2021, 2:25 PM

Bill Carey started a thread Stanley #3 type 15 in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Selling this to help cover the cost of the #4 type 11 I just bought to go with the #3 and #5 type 11's I have. :D I used it a lot before I got...

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01-18-2021, 2:02 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Any Lightroom Classic (v6) users here? in Off Topic Forum

Sadly, David, I've already done this. I used to freelance for the Chicago papers and typically would shoot 3 or 4 hundred pics at a Bears game, and...

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01-18-2021, 1:56 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread WTB: Dovetail Saw Guide/Jig in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I'll play. I have a 1:8 woodgraphic DT magnetic jig / saw guide I'll send you Matt. PM me your address. When you pick the one you like, pay it...

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01-18-2021, 12:43 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Sliding table saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

For some of us you should call it the "Mel's Downtown Diner" syndrome. A lot of us, I hope, would not got to starbucks or McD's on purpose, only if...

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01-18-2021, 11:01 AM

Bill Carey started a thread Any Lightroom Classic (v6) users here? in Off Topic Forum

My lightroom catalog is getting so big (150,000 pics) it's kinda slow. I want to move all the woodworking pics to a new catalog. Anyone tried this?...

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01-17-2021, 6:22 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Floating Wall Shelf With Drawers in Woodworking Projects

Very nice Dale. The wood combo is great, as is the workmanship. Creative idea that I may have to "borrow".

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01-17-2021, 6:21 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Sliding table saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

LOL. That's why I never go to those sites.

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01-17-2021, 11:24 AM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Bailey #4 in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Yes. And I prefer the low knob type 11. Since I have #3 and #5 type 11's, I figure I may as well make a matched set. If you find one, let me know....

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01-16-2021, 6:47 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Bailey #4 in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Sorry for adding to the confusion folks. I thought it was a #4 and grabbing one from you, Tom, would be great, which is why I jumped on it so...

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01-16-2021, 12:24 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Server/Buffet in Cherry & Curly Maple in Woodworking Projects

Lovely piece Jay - really well done. Beautiful wood, beautiful workmanship.

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01-16-2021, 12:16 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Cherry and walnut dresser in Woodworking Projects

Went to measure the top one last time and opened one of the drawers and all the ball bearings from the slide spilled out on the floor. No idea why....

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01-15-2021, 4:39 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Shop cleanliness in WorkShops

Like many here, I try to put tools away when they are no longer needed for the task at hand. I like a clean and organized work area, but I've been so...

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01-15-2021, 12:05 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Coming in for a landing in Off Topic Forum

Cool pic Lee. I take a lot of pictures and the best thing I ever bought for bird pics was a wireless remote shutter release. I've attached my Canon...

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01-14-2021, 8:06 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Bailey #4 in SawMill Creek Classifieds

PM sent to you Tom

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01-14-2021, 2:50 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread live edge walnut coffee table in Woodworking Projects

C'mon Scott - say what you really think. :D LMFAO I love the straight ahead comments. Truth be told, the live edge stuff is not my cup of tea,...

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01-13-2021, 12:08 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread live edge walnut coffee table in Woodworking Projects

Mortises and loose tenons. I didn't take any pics of this one but it's basically the same as the last one I made. And the leg is attached the...

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01-12-2021, 7:33 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Moxon storage in Neanderthal Haven

Clever solution Bob. I don't think my shop was that clean on the day I moved in. Well done.

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01-12-2021, 7:24 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread live edge walnut coffee table in Woodworking Projects

Thx for the comments and kind words gents. The place I get slabs always has some busted up slabs that I can pick up for pennies and these become the...

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01-11-2021, 8:33 PM

Bill Carey started a thread live edge walnut coffee table in Woodworking Projects

Just got the first coat of poly a live edge coffee table for my daughter as a house warming present - they just bought their first house. Told her I...

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