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06-03-2023, 8:25 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Air in the wood and air freight in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Really? Seems like a plane carrying freight would be more efficient if it didn't carry all that air in the cargo compartment. I'll take a stab at...

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06-02-2023, 7:45 AM

Tom Bender started a thread Air in the wood and air freight in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Another post mentioned this and I'm intrigued. Air freight could quickly reduce air pressure to 5 psi. Air in the wood could then be trying to get...

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05-31-2023, 8:07 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread King Electric garage heater price question in WorkShops

5000 watts seems like a lot for a small shop in Seattle. Try one of those 1500 watt 120 volt heaters. I like the idea of a window air conditioner...

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05-30-2023, 9:10 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Workbench retrofit in WorkShops

So the new piece of maple will be 4 x 3 x 96. Do you have it yet, in the shop acclimating? Plenty of clamps? Test clamp it in place to see how it...

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05-29-2023, 7:31 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Talk me down from this ledge: Is this plan stupid? in WorkShops

I'm with Greg on this, sell the Datsun, partition off the small bay and have a decent shop.

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05-29-2023, 7:14 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Cost to run a 30HP motor, for an hour? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

David Just a small adjustment to your math: $2.68per hour x 40 hours per week x 4 weeks per month = $469 And a closer look at the loading: ...

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05-28-2023, 7:08 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Glue solid edging to baltic birch in General Woodworking and Power Tools

To get best strength you'll want to use plenty of glue. Be sure to remove the squeeze out while soft, or use tape.

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05-28-2023, 6:47 AM

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

Well those are some interesting replies, thanks. I tried a google image search. That's am amazing tool! My vase appears to be one of many many...

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05-27-2023, 3:47 PM

Tom Bender started a thread What is this? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I was planning to make a lamp but thought to get some opinions as to what it is. It has been around my home for 30+ years and we have no idea where...

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05-26-2023, 6:49 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Garage Door in General Woodworking and Power Tools

What Rich said, reinforced by what James said. If you make a door the springs will probably be wrong for the weight. If you make panels from...

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05-26-2023, 6:24 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread When template routing does it matter where the bearing is? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Making a canoe paddle is mostly hand tool work. Skip the router and get on with it.

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05-22-2023, 6:56 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Walnut trees in Morocco in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Aaahhhhhk - wood from those trees must behave badly.

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05-21-2023, 7:36 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Wood Identification in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Having trouble calling it Sapele. It's heavy but planes well, not in my experience, same for Cherry.

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05-20-2023, 6:41 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Handrail on porch steps - need suggestions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Handrails are not required but we'll want one in our dotage, and for neighbors who have proceeded us there. Don't want any wood to maintain so...

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05-20-2023, 7:32 AM

Tom Bender started a thread Handrail on porch steps - need suggestions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Planning to replace old porch steps with brick and Trex. Probably will use a metal handrail on one side. Porch is only 22" above the grass. Can't...

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05-20-2023, 6:59 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Help needed: 1/16” gap between box body and lid on one face only. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Glad you resolved it. Here's another option. If that warped piece is, say 12" long and 3/8" thick, open the gap to 3/16" wide and 10" long. Glue...

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05-20-2023, 6:46 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Router problem making drawers in General Woodworking and Power Tools

While a router is a reasonable choice for this, a table saw before assembly is better. Probably water under the bridge at this point.

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05-18-2023, 5:40 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread I think this stuff does grow on trees... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks Cameron, yours makes mine look manageable. It would all fit in a pickup truck....might hang out the back a little

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05-17-2023, 9:26 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Router use safety in General Woodworking and Power Tools

When rounding over the tops of drawers I add a stabilizing arm to the hand held router.

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05-13-2023, 6:56 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread How much (and where) to ease drawer fronts in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That's an interesting jaw on your leg vice. Care to share your wood choices?

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05-11-2023, 7:23 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Drawer depth vs width using ball bearing slides in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've made drawers that pull out from either side which gives better access. Of course this requires wooden slides.

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