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03-02-2021, 9:41 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Source for Unfinished Butcher Block? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

When I bought the butcher block top for the island I made, I found one on CL, called and asked him where is was at, he said Morocco IN. I said no...

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03-02-2021, 9:08 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread curly claro and maple burl humidors in Woodworking Projects

Very nice Justin - my La Glorias would feel right at home. Where do you source your spanish cedar from? I'm building a humidor cabinet and will need...

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03-01-2021, 8:40 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread MArking gauge prototype in Shop Made Tools and Machines

Yes, QSWO. And being able to mark with the board flat on the workbench was one of the requirements.

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03-01-2021, 10:28 AM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Humidor on legs in Woodworking Projects

David - the repair was more tedious that difficult. First I clamped a piece of stuff across the door to keep the side rails in place, then I very...

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02-28-2021, 8:01 PM

Bill Carey started a thread Humidor on legs in Woodworking Projects

Got the doors for the cabinets made and things were going great until I took the clamps off today and turned one of the doors over. I missed that it...

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02-28-2021, 7:49 PM

Bill Carey started a thread MArking gauge prototype in Shop Made Tools and Machines

I finally got tired of the pin type gauges and decided to make one. Wasn't sure of the shape because I like to hold the beam not body, and I don't...

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02-27-2021, 1:59 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Nakashima Walnut Desk with a Twist in Woodworking Projects

Making nice progress. Working with odd shapes is certainly a challenge, and you came up with good solutions. Looking forward to seeing how you rube...

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02-25-2021, 4:02 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread How many of your project in your your home? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If we count kindling, the number soars...........

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02-24-2021, 6:21 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread How many of your project in your your home? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

In the house and 2nd floor of the shop I'm around 50 or so.

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02-24-2021, 3:42 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread I think she may have a point..... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

was thinking of you last week Earl. Glad the sander is working well. If you are willing to run some things thru the sander for me, send me a PM with...

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02-24-2021, 1:31 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread I think she may have a point..... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm afraid that if I start wood turning I'll never come back. Did it for a while 50 years ago and it was addicting. And yes, I'm trying to find a...

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02-24-2021, 1:27 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread I think she may have a point..... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It's what I get for not ever having an actual plan. This one started with a nice book matched set of walnut flitches that I saved for cabinet doors....

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02-24-2021, 1:10 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread I think she may have a point..... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hang on to that guy Lisa! My wife loves the pieces I make (esp the ones for her) it's just a question of where to put them. Running out of room.

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02-24-2021, 1:30 AM

Bill Carey started a thread I think she may have a point..... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The ever lovely Mrs Marriedtoawoodworker and I were "discussing" where I was going to put the next project - a Krenov style humidor with 4 doors, 48"...

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02-24-2021, 1:03 AM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Finished cabinet in Woodworking Projects

Very nice Aaron - the top is just right I think - it balances the flare at the bottom of the legs. The gentle curves really gives the piece a...

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02-23-2021, 7:26 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

no wonder the we're having a hard time getting the vaccine in folk's arms....

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02-23-2021, 2:23 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Walnut End Table with Storage for my wonderful wife in Woodworking Projects

Nice project Todd - well done and pretty creative. I too like the looks of the top. Curious about the articulating arm in the pictures. Looks like...

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02-23-2021, 1:47 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread What's your oldest woodworking machine? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a Ryobi Compound Sliding miter box that I bought back in the late 70's, which I use it almost every day. And with all due respect to other...

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02-21-2021, 4:28 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Are PAX saws any good? in Neanderthal Haven

I have a 50 year old Pax cross cut hand saw that Mike Allen tuned up and sharpened for me a year ago that cuts beautifully. First tool I bought after...

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02-19-2021, 9:18 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Walnut Dining Table in Woodworking Projects

Love the design Patrick. And the craft and finish are well done. That thru tenon is a great fit, and I speak from experience - lots of hours sneaking...

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02-19-2021, 10:59 AM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Am I missing something here? in Neanderthal Haven

LOL. Maybe, but I think it was used to make Ned Kelly's suit of armor.

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02-17-2021, 12:03 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

and the ten..

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02-16-2021, 11:21 AM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

for those of us stuck in the snow machine....

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02-15-2021, 2:37 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Multi-year Table and Chairs Project in Woodworking Projects

clever - I like it

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02-14-2021, 1:21 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

I’ve got another friend who drives a steamroller. He’s such a flatterer. I used to be a drill operator, but it was boring. I watched a...

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02-14-2021, 1:16 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Browsers in Off Topic Forum

I use Edge for personal stuff, chrome for work, Vivaldi when I don't want to be connected to any of my accounts and firefox occasionally.

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02-13-2021, 11:57 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread Multi-year Table and Chairs Project in Woodworking Projects

Nicely done Perry - you have more patience that I do for sure. The chair stretchers are pipe as well, yes? How are they and the back splats joined?...

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02-13-2021, 10:06 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread The gang that couldn't saw straight in Neanderthal Haven

I've played pool my entire life, and it has given me a real edge when it comes to sawing straight. In a pool stroke the shoulder, the elbow, the...

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02-13-2021, 7:38 PM

Bill Carey replied to a thread kids like this give me hope in Off Topic Forum

yes, I forgot to color the link. But Steve jumped in and made a nice save. Thx Steve.

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