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Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

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04-09-2021, 9:39 PM

Paul F Franklin started a thread Found useful adapter for oneida dust deputy in WorkShops

I have an Oneida dust deputy hooked up to a shop vac in the usual manner. It's this one: I've always found the tapered inlet to be annoying. ...

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04-09-2021, 4:42 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread How to order a bench top from a sawmill in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Just as an FYI, Baird Brothers is a full service lumber yard with extensive custom fabrication capabilities. I believe they have an associated...

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04-09-2021, 4:39 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Cutting drywall on a bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Oh yes, it will dull the blade fast! If I have some to cut where score and snap won't work, I use a a stab saw or a sabre saw.

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04-09-2021, 11:18 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Drilling clean holes in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You should be able to do much better. Even a sharp regular twist bit should do better if you run it at the right speed and back up the piece with a...

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04-09-2021, 11:10 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread How to order a bench top from a sawmill in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Since you're in NE Ohio, I suggest you contact Baird Brothers (maybe that's who you are talking to?) One of their specialties is solid wood...

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04-09-2021, 9:45 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Bandsaw fence - magnetic or regular? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

One advantage I can see for the magnetic version is that you could, by purposefully not registering the lip against the table, align it at an angle...

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04-07-2021, 10:36 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Anyone putting off projects because of material price increases? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

We had been planning a full gut kitchen remodel this year but are considering postponing it. Cost is part of it, but availability of things like...

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04-05-2021, 12:00 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

In between lots of outside work I completed my drawer false fronts and ebonized pulls. They are ready for installation and that will just leave the...

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04-04-2021, 7:06 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Jessem micro fence adjuster question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It does seem somewhat counterintuitive, but yes, relative position of the fence to the table makes no difference as long as you are not using the...

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04-03-2021, 7:28 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Plastic hanging strips as a door in WorkShops

We had these separating the loading dock area from the rest of the shop at a place I once worked. When you stood next to them you could certainly...

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04-03-2021, 9:56 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Convert Jointer Guard from European bridge style to American Porkchop Style in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Isn't there also a Euro style guard made of segments (along the lines of the pork chop you show) so the segments drop down in front when the guard is...

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04-02-2021, 8:28 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

Don't think I've seen these here...

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04-01-2021, 11:57 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Spray Help Needed in Project Finishing

I'll just add to be sure the workpiece, finish, and ambient air is warm enough; water borne finishes are sensitive to temperature.

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04-01-2021, 9:36 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Uvex Bionic Face Shield in Turner's Forum

Tom, can you wear over-the-ear type hearing protectors with that powercap? I like the Bionic, but prefer to wear muff style hearing protectors, and...

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03-29-2021, 10:10 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Not too much shop time for me this week; had some nice weather so I worked outside quite a bit. I did get some blanks for the false drawer fronts...

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03-29-2021, 7:22 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Can't see the photos I posted in Forum Tech Support

Dave, one needs to be a contributor to see photos here. It's only (IIRC) $6 a year. It certainly wasn't a specific action aimed at you.

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03-29-2021, 7:11 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread SawStop Blade Touching Question? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Only when the blade is moving. I do all the things you've described and there is no issue. It will trip if you touch it after you've turned the saw...

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03-29-2021, 1:56 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Installing Full Height Cabinet Side Panels in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Inset doors/drawers or overlay? If overlay, you can run the side panel deep so it extends past the face frame and ends up flush with the front of...

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03-29-2021, 1:51 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Ottoman with homemade cushion in Woodworking Projects

I've always avoided doing pieces that required upholstery. Thanks for showing it can be done by non-experts because your cushion looks great.

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03-27-2021, 1:39 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Jointing lumber question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Perhaps you were pressing down hard enough to cause the board to flatten enough in the middle to contact the knives again. When jointing bowed...

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03-27-2021, 1:30 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread A 15Amp 220V plug in a 20Amp 220V Outlet? in WorkShops

Yes and yes.

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03-26-2021, 11:34 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread to you guitar players in Off Topic Forum

Don't forget that the net has made it simple for the really talented to be found. There have always been really talented young players but it was a...

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03-26-2021, 11:28 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Anyone laminated lead sheet to plywood? What adhesive? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There are plenty of high temperature epoxies available, rated to 500 or 600F. Whether they will bond lead to plywood is a question for the...

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03-25-2021, 3:52 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Drill press lock in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The full size Nova Voyager has a quill lock. Not sure about the benchtop Nova Viking, but maybe.

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03-22-2021, 9:38 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I finished the 12 drawers for my desks and installed them. Still need to do the false fronts and the pullout work surfaces that sit above the top...

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03-22-2021, 3:48 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread good level in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Decent quality 3 line lasers are not terribly expensive now and come in really handy for all types of construction work. Green are most visible...

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03-22-2021, 8:57 AM

Paul F Franklin started a thread Anybody using Maverick abrasives? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

They are sponsoring the FWW podcast now. Made in USA and prices look pretty good. Do not seem to make mesh style sanding disks, but they have most...

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03-20-2021, 8:27 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Hinge Cup Bits in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've always used a 35mm bit. You don't want any slop because the strength comes from the cup part fitting snugly in the door, not the screws.

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03-20-2021, 11:34 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread replacement Ridgid vac hose in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I recently picked this one up: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0849L6LLH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I modified it for...

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