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11-20-2023, 9:00 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Your tools/process for large btesd board/cramp joints in Neanderthal Haven

My concern with breadboard ends is the possibility they will loosen and sag, which would be very unsatisfactory. To prevent this use glue on the...

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11-18-2023, 3:23 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread How to make these in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Trying for more precision and a better surface than a band saw delivers. Yes a Forstner bit for the ID but the OD is not so easy. Bit just...

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11-17-2023, 1:11 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread How to make these in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Some testing is in order

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11-16-2023, 7:26 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread How to make these in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Whiteside router bit ordered. $55. That smarts a bit. I will look at the spots where climb routing is required and leave those to hand work. The...

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11-15-2023, 8:49 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Shop pictures in WorkShops

Someday somebody is going to have to haul all that stuff up out of our basement shops, but it won't be me.

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11-15-2023, 8:15 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Common Use Cart in WorkShops

Glen just don't be in the shop during a tremor. It's going to be raining clamps and logs in there.

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11-15-2023, 8:07 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Raised Access Flooring in workshop in WorkShops

Seems like you could just add support legs anywhere you have an extreme load. No need to addd wood on top of the floor. No doubt the floor has a...

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11-14-2023, 8:59 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread dust deputy 2.5 vs. Dust deputy low profile in WorkShops

Cyclones are designed to work best at specific CFMs. Exceed that and they won't work well. No surprise I hope. Each device (cyclone, filter,...

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11-14-2023, 7:51 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread How to make these in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm thinking a 1/4" spiral upcutting bit might be best for this. Then the workpiece would be a sandwich Against the table the workpiece...

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11-13-2023, 5:52 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Sharpening twist drill bits freehand in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A long time ago, as a young engineer working in a large manufacturing facility I saw a note offering a drill bit sharpening class. It was given by an...

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11-13-2023, 5:13 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Threshold/Sill for 2" thick door in General Woodworking and Power Tools

An out swinging door must push snow and leaves in those seasons, and will drag in a bit of same on closing. Not the best way to keep the sill clean...

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11-12-2023, 6:51 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Stair handrail brackets in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Builder put my handrail on the wall screwed to the studs but right thru the drywall. The brackets had a footprint on the drywall of about a square...

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11-12-2023, 4:58 PM

Tom Bender started a thread How to make these in General Woodworking and Power Tools

These were a little fussy to make using band saw, rasps and sandpaper. Now I want to make several and want to go a little faster and with more...

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11-12-2023, 8:26 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread cut notches out of panel molding in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Not having Tom's experience, I'd use chisels. I'd also follow his advice to cut one first and cut the ends last.

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11-12-2023, 8:13 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread 1/2" tall dado in 18mm plywood, but it has 2" edging. Is this a bad idea? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

How about flattening your existing table with a little epoxy?

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11-11-2023, 7:46 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread The bad news... I am losing my workshop... in WorkShops

Sourcing these functions from an engineering firm makes a lot of sense, especially if the firm provides these services to multiple jurisdictions....

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11-10-2023, 7:34 AM

Tom Bender started a thread Housekeeping the Hardware in WorkShops

Many things collect in the shop and require an occasional purge. A couple years ago I realized that the box where excess washers are tossed was...

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11-10-2023, 7:15 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Cart for a power feeder in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hi Jonathan I've never even seen a power feeder up close so I had little to add, but the thread made interesting reading. It seemed like you were on...

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11-09-2023, 6:37 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Finally finishing up a 4 year old project. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Don't make it too nice Rick. Your wife might move out there and tell you to cook your own dinner.

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11-09-2023, 10:01 AM

Tom Bender started a thread v belt comparison in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Went looking for results for v belt testing and didn't find it. There is a lot of marketing, mostly by Gates. And lots of opinions based on personal...

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11-07-2023, 9:09 AM

Tom Bender started a thread Shallow drawers work best in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Here's an example of tools in a 2" deep drawer. Pretty crowded but workable. In the next drawer are chisels and putty knives etc. Imagine if it was...

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11-06-2023, 7:33 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Getting rid of my stationary tools in a month or two, what should I do? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My wish for you in the new house is to find good neighbors

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11-05-2023, 8:40 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread molding install in a granite foundation/no maintenance options? in Off Topic Forum

Seems to call for some kind of caulk or mortar, not solid molding. Think about tile installation.

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