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05-21-2022, 7:04 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Refrigerator cabinet in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Think about how you might have to change the height when you replace the fridge. A replaceable top cabinet could work.

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05-20-2022, 9:10 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Seeking VFD Advice in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Agree with Michael on the power switch. And if you get a DPDT switch it can protect your VFD from lightning if the strike is not too hot. Wiring...

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05-19-2022, 7:35 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Painters damaged original wood windows - ideas for a fix in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The painter and his insurer are going to balk at the price of a quality restoration. Be prepared for that. May involve a lawyer. Be sure to visit...

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05-18-2022, 6:43 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Water leaking under slab in Off Topic Forum

Seems like a hot water line under a slab is a failure waiting to happen, 'expansion' ...

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05-18-2022, 6:40 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Anyone have experience with Sheds Unlimited? in Off Topic Forum

Especially in the current climate it can take weeks for even a good subcontractor to fit you into his schedule. Managing that is the responsibility...

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05-17-2022, 6:53 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Humidifier in Off Topic Forum

In general humidifiers are troublesome. They crud up with lime or iron or whatever is in your water. They leak and wreck the sheet metal. Unless you...

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05-14-2022, 1:36 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Need help drilling in a tight corner in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Ok lots of good advice here. The task is 4 holes 9/64" ID x 3/4" deep in hard wood, about 1/4" from an inside corner with 6" of overhead space....

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05-13-2022, 10:23 PM

Tom Bender started a thread Need help drilling in a tight corner in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I need to drill a few small screw holes in tight corners. Even my smaller hand drill has a too fat chuck and the handle is too long. Suggestions?

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05-12-2022, 5:42 PM

Tom Bender started a thread A Mess in the Shop in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The sump pump quit so I took it into the woodshopto perform exploratory surgery. The motor came off and needed to come apart. Bolts removed, pry the...

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05-12-2022, 8:07 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Bailey No. 4C Smoothing Plane, Type 10, Restored, Tuned-up, and Ready to Use in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Would make an awesome gift to someone starting out.

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05-09-2022, 8:14 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Finishing 1500 sf of birch T&G in Project Finishing

Staging will be one of the keys to a good result. I think Jack sends us on a good path. A mile of saw horses with spacers to keep the pieces apart,...

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05-08-2022, 8:03 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread What to do with end-grain cookies? in Design Forum

Post this in the turner's forum. They will know how to deal with checking, and they may have ideas on what to make.

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05-08-2022, 7:50 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread First go at building a mandolin in Musical Instruments

Lawrence In your first post the first three pictures show some amazing artwork in the background. Is that all your work? Can you share a little...

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05-07-2022, 7:46 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Making time for the hobby in Neanderthal Haven

Hi Luke As you say there are two main parts to retirement planning, financial and everything else. Financial is best started as early as possible....

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05-06-2022, 5:42 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread I hate rusty saws, but... in Neanderthal Haven

Worn down by sharpening? Why was it sharpened only at one end.

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05-06-2022, 5:36 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Making time for the hobby in Neanderthal Haven

If the guitar is a roadblock it might be time for a campfire, allowing you to move on.

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05-05-2022, 7:45 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread glue 1 surface or 2 in Neanderthal Haven

Usually both surfaces because it means more glue in the joint with less chance of it running out. However for M&T it is often better to apply to...

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05-05-2022, 8:25 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Chair class with George Sawyer in Neanderthal Haven

This post does belong in the hand tool forum, power tool guys would be flummoxed.

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05-05-2022, 8:17 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread I hate rusty saws, but... in Neanderthal Haven

Hey Maurice, nice keepsake.

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05-02-2022, 6:21 PM

Tom Bender started a thread Something Good in the Pandemic in Off Topic Forum

My brother works in people's houses, heating, plumbing, electrical and carpentry. He's got plenty of work and is making more money in the last two...

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04-28-2022, 4:38 PM

Tom Bender started a thread A Quibble with Japanese Chisels in Neanderthal Haven

I really like my Japanese chisels. but there is one thing that might make them better. If the handles were gently squared they would be less...

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04-28-2022, 4:24 PM

Tom Bender started a thread Project Rescue by Rocker in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yesterday I did a dry test glue up and decided that I need 2 more clamps. Tried to borrow but no luck. Looked on line and found the perfect clamps at...

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04-28-2022, 4:11 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Keeping the dust collection hose out of the way in WorkShops

Charlie it sounds good, can you provide photos?

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04-28-2022, 4:05 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Krenov Style Apron Plane in Neanderthal Haven

Very nice planes. To better show your work, borrow a better phone. Everybody has one.

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04-27-2022, 7:15 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Japanese Sashimono-style Paulownia Boxes in Neanderthal Haven

Woodworking in an apartment would be an adventure for most of us. Clearly some fun and satisfaction can be had without an extensive shop. Working in...

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04-27-2022, 6:46 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Offcut Rack in WorkShops

Thanks Leigh The table saw is a Grizzly about 30 years old. Motor changed from 3600 rpm to 1800 with a VFD to let it go even slower. It no longer...

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04-26-2022, 6:11 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Does anyone make small vise screws? in Neanderthal Haven

Acme thread is what you want. A loose tolerance variety is used on scaffolding to level the legs. It's a sloppy fit to make it dirt resistant but you...

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04-25-2022, 2:53 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Jointing frustration in Neanderthal Haven

Hi Jason Thanks to your mistake, many of us have benefited from giving this a good think thru.

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