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Tom Bender started a thread Sharpening Station in Neanderthal Haven

Let's share some pics, here's mine Given my shop time of a couple hours per week I don't sharpen often, maybe 4 times a year. And with no...

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07-01-2022, 7:26 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Grain filler and hand planing? in Neanderthal Haven

Brave talk Richard. If you can work gnarly wood and never have tear out my hat is off to you.

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06-30-2022, 8:33 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread A New Style Shooting Board in Neanderthal Haven

You might try marketing to family members of woodworkers. They need a gift to buy for the person who is hard to buy for. This could result in a lot...

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06-26-2022, 8:13 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Bench seat in Neanderthal Haven

template, umm the goblins have turned it upside down

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06-25-2022, 8:17 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Bench seat in Neanderthal Haven

One or more saw cuts will help you get it right. If you want the experience you can certainly do this with a hand saw. My scrub plane might be up...

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06-25-2022, 8:15 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Bench seat in Neanderthal Haven

Be sure to start by making a template to measure with. If you can post a pic of it here we can compare it to our experience. Give us the deepest...

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06-23-2022, 6:44 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Mix the perfect amount of epoxy - maybe next time in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Ok the measuring went well. I actually need 1.4 ounces plus any squeeze out and allowance for the chamfers. Yes I put tiny chamfers on the mortises....

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06-23-2022, 5:05 PM

Tom Bender started a thread Air Conditioner Maintenance in Off Topic Forum

We are in a cottonwood storm, it's been going on for 2 weeks. Had my wife vacuum the fuzz off the condenser fins. She enjoys tasks like that. A...

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06-23-2022, 8:01 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Mix the perfect amount of epoxy - maybe next time in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Looks like the cornstarch would require some cleanup and the wood would soak up some moisture. Mercury would work better if it wasn't toxic. I happen...

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06-22-2022, 10:06 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Mix the perfect amount of epoxy - maybe next time in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The mortice is 1/2" wide and 40" long plus a 2" square at each end. All of it is 1/2" deep. The clearance is about 1/16" all around. Ed, good...

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06-20-2022, 7:19 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Oriental Anti-fatigue Mats in WorkShops

Looks great! BTW is that rocking chair a product or a tool?

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06-20-2022, 7:14 PM

Tom Bender started a thread Mix the perfect amount of epoxy - maybe next time in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So I have a mortice that's going to take about 4 oz of epoxy, but I only get one shot at it and really don't want any squeeze out, and leave no...

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06-18-2022, 7:01 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread NJ Shop Build - Hardwood Floor in WorkShops

End grain flooring was used extensively in factories but it has a weakness. If it gets very wet for a long time it expands and buckles up. You can...

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06-18-2022, 8:46 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Transom Windows? in WorkShops

If you go with single pane plan for double pane later. Glazing on the outside and a stop inside. A second pane could be set against the stop and a...

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06-18-2022, 8:35 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread NJ Shop Build - Machine Shop in WorkShops

I installed wood slats 1/4" x 2 1/2" to the bottom of the floor joists and cut ceiling tiles to fit above them. Armstrong makes a cheap tile from...

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06-11-2022, 8:31 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Shop Build...should be a fun journey... in WorkShops

Jim Have you included an egress window? It's probably not required as this may not be an 'occupied space' but with the number of hours you will be...

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06-09-2022, 7:48 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread NJ Shop Build - Machine Shop in WorkShops

Hi Sal Installing a ceiling in my basement shop made a big difference in the 'feel' of the space. Of course it also improved the lighting. I was...

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06-09-2022, 7:39 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread The Shop at 6 Months in WorkShops

Andy.....how many drawers do you have there and how are they organized?

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06-08-2022, 8:28 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread 6" Dust Collector Hose Need Installation Tips in WorkShops

What will you put on the discharge side of the fan? That unit is going to make quite a roaring noise. Is it mounted on a house wall or an outside...

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06-06-2022, 8:04 PM

Tom Bender started a thread Finally found a use for it in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Had a hunk of oak 2 1/4 x 4 x 36 with knots, twist and bow. Just couldn't throw it out. Today I made it into garden stakes. That felt good.

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06-06-2022, 7:59 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread OMG How I Miss My Prior Fixed Shop Setup in WorkShops

Changing the motor on my TS from 3600 rpm to 1800 rpm made a big difference in dust control. Bigger dust going slower. And the safety and noise are...

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06-05-2022, 7:53 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Dovetail Tablesaw Blade in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Worth doing if making a lot of identical drawers. Would work out well if you set up two saws.

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06-05-2022, 7:48 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Thrust bearing - is it compete as is? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hi Mark From the nice paint job on those parts I'm guessing that you could show us pictures of a nice looking saw.

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06-04-2022, 8:20 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Repairing a mid century bench (tongue and groove) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Let's back up a minute. Does this joint need glue? It may be fastened in another way. Can you provide a couple pictures of the bench or table? ...

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06-04-2022, 8:02 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Thicknesser advice / chipped blades in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the 733 and really like it. One spare set of knives and a sharpening jig (William Ng video) keeps it fresh. I lift gently on the ends of long...

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