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Yesterday, 10:21 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Microsoft One Drive scam? in Off Topic Forum

The links in emails are always suspect, IMO. Some are genuine, it is not real difficult to sort things into real vs scam. If it is a known web...

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05-27-2022, 11:15 PM

Doug Garson replied to a thread Window a/c in casement window?? in WorkShops

This video from Matthias Wandel might help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h5b57ZxQQI

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05-27-2022, 5:18 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Metor storm Monday night 1:00 AM EDT in Off Topic Forum

We tend to miss a lot of this in the Pacific North West due to cloud cover. jtk

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05-27-2022, 5:13 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

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05-27-2022, 1:00 PM

Jim Koepke started a thread Cockroaches are Evolving in Off Topic Forum

Cockroach evolution is being caused partially from the bait used in poisons used to control infestations: ...

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05-26-2022, 4:37 PM

Doug Garson replied to a thread Microsoft putting unwanted software on my computer in Off Topic Forum

?? you don't want to be last or last? :confused:

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05-26-2022, 3:57 PM

Jim Koepke started a thread When You Thought No One Was Looking in Off Topic Forum

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/duckduckgo-in-hot-water-over-hidden-tracking-agreement-with-microsoft/ar-AAXILR1?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=1e76337d...

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05-26-2022, 3:55 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Only one mortise chisel? in Neanderthal Haven

Having used both methods, drilling and paring vs straight chopping a mortise including sizes up to one inch, they seem to take me about the same...

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05-26-2022, 2:39 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Only one mortise chisel? in Neanderthal Haven

Edward mentions a good truism by which to live and work. It makes more sense to size the mortise to the tenon stock than the mortise stock....

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05-26-2022, 2:08 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Nailed It! in Off Topic Forum

Sadly the Borgs and other stores do not carry as many boxes of 100 as they used to. jtk

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05-26-2022, 2:05 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Looking for someone that can foil emboss leather in Off Topic Forum

If Van Dyke's doesn't work out you might try looking into bookbinders. Some of them do foil leaf work for decoration or even spine titling. jtk

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05-26-2022, 10:29 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Stranger Says Their Battery died Wants to use Your Phone in Off Topic Forum

Don't feel bad, Dr. Google is your friend > Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, including Computer Science < is what the Doctor found. jtk

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05-26-2022, 10:24 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Nailed It! in Off Topic Forum

Your father and many others, including myself, have shared in this philosophy. It also makes for great estate sales so our heirs can have a little...

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05-26-2022, 10:20 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Only one mortise chisel? in Neanderthal Haven

There are a lot of different theories proposed in woodworking as in other endeavors. In some circles folks suggested instead of the 1/3 rule for...

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05-26-2022, 3:38 AM

Anuj Prateek replied to a thread how to affix bench seat and back rest (for wood movement) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

To attach back, I made a stopped dado. So the back rest kind of hangs on the support. Dado itself was made less snug. I used epoxy (a blob...

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05-26-2022, 3:27 AM

Anuj Prateek replied to a thread Which way do shelf brackets go? in Off Topic Forum

I have always installed them both ways based on shelf width. I don't think it really matters for practical purposes which side is down.

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05-25-2022, 7:50 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Stranger Says Their Battery died Wants to use Your Phone in Off Topic Forum

Someone told me that even without a service provider they are good for calling 911. Not wanting to try this without an actual emergency it hasn't...

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05-25-2022, 7:35 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread RIP David Charlesworth in Off Topic Forum

Sad to hear someone who has given so much to the community has left this world. jtk

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05-25-2022, 7:33 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Nailed It! in Off Topic Forum

The way an old timer explained it to me is every project requires three trips to the store. The first trip is to buy everything you think you...

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05-25-2022, 7:19 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread David Charlesworth died May 22 in Neanderthal Haven

Sad to hear someone who gave so much to other woodworks has left us. jtk

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05-25-2022, 2:24 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread I hate rusty saws, but... in Neanderthal Haven

Nice looking repair Matt. Glad to hear my input helped. jtk

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05-25-2022, 2:02 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread I think my zero turn mower is cursed! in Off Topic Forum

This reminds me of my 1957 VW bus. The starter/solenoid set up had three terminals: one side went to ground, the other side went to the positive...

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05-25-2022, 11:10 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Nailed It! in Off Topic Forum

Tried that and there are a couple of problems: If there is a wire under the staple it doesn't work. Getting the wire out first is more work. ...

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05-25-2022, 10:08 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Stranger Says Their Battery died Wants to use Your Phone in Off Topic Forum

Me too, this was just a warning post for others. As one, who like many others, tends to trust people it is a reminder to be careful when trusting...

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05-24-2022, 7:07 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Stranger Says Their Battery died Wants to use Your Phone in Off Topic Forum

Scammers likely don't have anything to do but work on scamming others. They probably watch crime shows on TV for new ideas. Maybe they brainstorm...

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05-24-2022, 4:42 PM

Jim Koepke started a thread Stranger Says Their Battery died Wants to use Your Phone in Off Topic Forum

Apparently there is a new phone scam where someone asks to use your phone because their battery died. If your phone has access to financial...

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05-24-2022, 4:21 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Which way do shelf brackets go? in Off Topic Forum

This is where Dr. Google is your friend: If my understanding the "three quarters rule" is correct this means the 12" length of "the actual...

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05-24-2022, 4:05 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Nailed It! in Off Topic Forum

I don't like messing up my screw drivers by using them as a prying tool. I was using an awl, but it didn't have enough of a shaft to wedge out the...

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05-24-2022, 4:01 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Uneven Jaws - Spofford Fray Brace in Neanderthal Haven

A few times BLO on various handles caused them to swell a bit. This could tighten up the wood in the rings. jtk

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05-24-2022, 12:00 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Teach us about rasps and floats in Neanderthal Haven

This could simply be due to electricity being more available in places where it wasn't until recently. Most newer pick-up trucks provide an...

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