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04-20-2021, 6:44 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Looking for ideas on making some trim in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Start with 3/4" stock and you can plane a bit off the edges after cutting it off the board. This way you can clean up any edge damage.

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04-18-2021, 8:41 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread What is this Mystery Wood? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So an important question is where was the 36" pipe sourced? Mexico, Canada, Indonesia?

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04-18-2021, 8:30 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread What's your favorite router base material? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Jonny just ask at any big box store. II used to to cover the floor of my basement shop. Works great directly on the concrete. Big improvement. ...

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04-17-2021, 8:25 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread why hold the board vertically when cutting bevel? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If it fits on a sled it just requires a block on the sled parallel to the blade. If done without a sled the block would be fastened to the table....

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04-17-2021, 8:07 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Router use, tables, accessories? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A dust mask or respirator should be at the top of your list. Finding the right one is a journey so start soon.

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04-17-2021, 7:41 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Suggestions for Outdoor Sideboard with Trash Cans in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Outdoor life is hard on wood of any sort but plywood is more vulnerable so your plan to use solid wood is good. You will want to empty the trash...

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04-16-2021, 9:57 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread How to order a bench top from a sawmill in General Woodworking and Power Tools

This bench will not be real big so the added complication of making it KD is unnecessary unless you have a basement shop with a tortured stairway. In...

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04-15-2021, 9:06 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Person Looking for Woodworker to build Tack Box in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Jim I have no doubt that you build trunks that can take the abuse but two women are not going to lug one across a field. The plastic one has wheels...

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04-15-2021, 8:32 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Person Looking for Woodworker to build Tack Box in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My wife has the addiction (to horses) so I am familiar with the issue. There are two types of tack boxes; the ones that stay in one place and the...

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04-15-2021, 8:18 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Bandsaw fence - magnetic or regular? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The fence on my Grizzly 17" saw was a pain to remove and reinstall. Leaving it in place made my saw into a 14" saw. I leave it and the guide rail in...

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04-15-2021, 7:55 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Butter Side Down in Off Topic Forum

Yeah the door contains about a square foot of 1" thick fiberglass. After draining overnight it was pretty dry. The drawer, as you probably...

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04-14-2021, 7:51 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Need help installing bowed laminate counter top in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That much sag will also cause a puddle which will reflect badly on your work. Drying it out should fix it. Put it upside down on the floor and put a...

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04-14-2021, 7:44 AM

Tom Bender started a thread Lightning Protection in WorkShops

I believe my old VFD was toasted by lightning a few years ago and replaced it. It is 120 volts. The saw was wired with an "ON/OFF" switch thru the...

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04-13-2021, 6:00 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread What's your favorite router base material? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I put peel and stick flooring on one. Works fine. Clamped in vise it's a router table. Sorry for inverted pic Piece of purple heart...

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04-13-2021, 5:47 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Wood and Weather after Final Dimensioning in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A solid wood door might not be a good choice as an exterior door in Houston, especially if it gets wet.

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04-13-2021, 8:54 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread why hold the board vertically when cutting bevel? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Anyone tried tilting the board up on a sled to get to 60 degrees?

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04-13-2021, 8:32 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Straight line rip on TS before jointing face and one edge in General Woodworking and Power Tools

When you look down at a set of stairs it is better if the grain in each tread runs straight across the nose. Crazy grain could even effect your...

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04-13-2021, 8:23 AM

Tom Bender started a thread Butter Side Down in Off Topic Forum

Or in this case, topping side down. Wish I had a picture but was a little busy. Pizza slid off the pan onto the hot oven door! :eek: Grabbed a...

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04-12-2021, 9:47 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Which Beginner Miter saw to Buy for my son (Dobbby) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A miter saw is hazardous, a space hog and not really necessary. A band saw should be way higher on the list.

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04-10-2021, 8:06 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread What work requires wide vise jaw openings in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Why compromise? This vise has leather faced jaws, crushing power, out of square adjustment, no handle to dance around when planing, solid work...

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04-09-2021, 4:30 PM

Tom Bender started a thread Cutting drywall on a bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I rarely work with drywall but today I had to cut a few small pieces with inside corners. I used the bandsaw. It did a great job. Will this dull the...

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04-08-2021, 7:30 PM

Tom Bender started a thread Why is there lightning before thunder? in Off Topic Forum

The lightning is a warning to drop the cat before the clap of thunder. This time I didn't need bandaids on my stomach, just a small one on my hand.

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04-08-2021, 4:13 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Router for a beginner - EU versions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Start with bird houses while the birds are in the mood for romance. It'll give you practice with inexpensive wood and nobody will notice minor...

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04-07-2021, 8:40 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Installing Full Height Cabinet Side Panels in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If this is an exposed end panel you will probably want to install it after the cabinets are in place, so you can scribe it to the wall.

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04-07-2021, 8:35 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Planer problem in General Woodworking and Power Tools

George I get great results using the guides provided. Careful use is required. And when tightening, first snug down lightly then go back over a...

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04-06-2021, 6:27 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Jointing lumber question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Wow, what happened to that tree?

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04-05-2021, 7:00 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Cracked slab salvageable? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

An epoxy fill will be really annoying on a writing surface. But then very little writing happens anymore.

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04-05-2021, 6:39 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Anyone laminated lead sheet to plywood? What adhesive? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Using fuel from the vehicle tank is a great way to keep the fuel fresh. I like that idea. Adding 531 pounds to the vehicle seems extreme. Then...

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04-05-2021, 6:23 AM

Tom Bender started a thread Favorite Tool Families in General Woodworking and Power Tools

We have Ryobi 18 volt ONE+ Started with the vacuum cleaner and added a drill/driver and a light. These work great but the drill/driver is huge...

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04-03-2021, 6:39 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Aluminum Problem in Off Topic Forum

And here's that report Bar Keeper's Friend did nothing Oven cleaner worked very well Thanks for the help.

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