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andrew whicker replied to a thread Tools that are junk, IMO in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't think there is a day of woodworking when I don't use my squish clamps (as I call them) Also not sure what the replacement is for ROS...

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11-29-2023, 12:59 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Soft-close SHELF hardware??? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If you want to get creative, undermount slides can be mounted other than their typical location on the drawer / pullout You may need to shim the...

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11-28-2023, 12:04 AM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Veneer for shelves in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Why not pre veneered ply? I did this one (more or less) the way you described yours above. Definitely was careful with alignment and sanding, but...

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11-27-2023, 11:49 AM

andrew whicker replied to a thread wire wheel distressing tool - recommendations? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

What's an NE slab?

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11-19-2023, 10:45 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread What Undermount Drawslide? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I haven't had a huge run of drawers yet, but I just poke the slide into the box after making the dado cuts and use the mark from the slide as my...

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11-14-2023, 3:48 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Hollow grind saw blades.. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have this one, I think. A while ago a bought 15 blades or so from a school auction and this came with it. ...

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11-14-2023, 11:44 AM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Hollow grind saw blades.. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Interesting. Makes sense. I read about them in a 90's era book on European cabinetry. I had never heard of them before and now it makes sense...

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11-14-2023, 1:03 AM

andrew whicker started a thread Hollow grind saw blades.. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Does anyone use these? I don't use any particle board or much mdf personally. Was wondering if these are good blades for baltic birch.

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11-09-2023, 2:04 AM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm going to buy two new tires for both wheels next and see what that does. Sigh. More buy and wait.

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11-08-2023, 8:57 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Scribing cabs in an alcove in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would rather use a wide filler piece and use this trim saw. It was so nice to use in comparison to a jigsaw. Flapper wheels and mdf.... ugh. No...

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11-08-2023, 4:21 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Is any amount of bow ever acceptable? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Aren't fun house mirrors polished metal and no glass?

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11-08-2023, 4:11 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Scribing cabs in an alcove in General Woodworking and Power Tools

What tool are you cutting with? A small circ saw on a thin piece? Jigsaw?

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11-08-2023, 4:07 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Scribing cabs in an alcove in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That's a good idea. I once tried the metal ones that use a allen driver to change their heights (E-Z). They were expensive and their operation is...

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11-07-2023, 9:51 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Scribing cabs in an alcove in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So bring a wide enough filler piece that you have enough room to scribe it and rip it after the scribe? install some backing behind the existing...

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11-07-2023, 8:17 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Scribing cabs in an alcove in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I had no choice on this project. This is one of the few projects where I got brought on as the "install guy". It is a new connection for me with a...

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11-07-2023, 7:49 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Is any amount of bow ever acceptable? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

How thick is the mirror + backing? I had a door I built recently that was about 5 ft tall and 1" thick (shaker style). On some of the stiles I...

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11-07-2023, 7:33 PM

andrew whicker started a thread Scribing cabs in an alcove in General Woodworking and Power Tools

First off, apparently my grandpa had a Porter Cable 314 trim saw which I got from my dad a few weeks ago! So I was able to use that for scribing. ...

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11-07-2023, 9:49 AM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro 600 Bandsaw _ Bearings in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I feel like I've gone thru every tension possible and never saw a point where the blade was steady. When I get the tension really high the blade...

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11-07-2023, 12:21 AM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro 600 Bandsaw _ Bearings in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I didn't have time to make one today, but I have a dial indicator. Can make one later this week.

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11-06-2023, 10:21 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro 600 Bandsaw _ Bearings in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Got the new blades installed. So am I tensioning until the blade is fluttering around a 1/16" with no guides and then installing the guides to...

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11-05-2023, 12:37 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Wannabe Welder in Metalworking

Get a MIG machine. You can run flux core wire (no gas) or you can run solid wire w/ gas if you want later. MIG is super fast and pretty clean so...

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11-04-2023, 10:10 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread I need some help with screws in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've started going square drive on everything. I like them better than torx drive.

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11-02-2023, 2:19 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Torit Dust Collector in WorkShops

It's 4 bags.. just got confirmation from owner. It's also 12 ft tall, which will poke thru my ceiling. (His motor is hidden in the ceiling) I...

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