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Yesterday, 2:34 PM

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

What a wonderful spot to catch up on one's reading! Love the trim job and the view!

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Yesterday, 11:17 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread I need your thoughts in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I wonder if inserting a rectangular piece (probably on both sides) that was left slightly proud and chamfered so it looks like the end of a through...

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03-28-2023, 8:39 PM

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

Slim pickings lately....

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03-28-2023, 8:34 PM

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

Congrats Rod! Jim, best wishes for your daughters recovery. She's in good hands!

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03-28-2023, 7:58 AM

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

Congrats Dennis! I sure appreciate all the advice of the "long-timers" here and the work of the mods and others that keep the place running! ...

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03-26-2023, 8:12 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread I need a little help from the old timers (like me) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mike, check this out: http://www.oldewindowrestorer.com/muntins.html Also, a search for wood window muntin profiles will get you some more info.

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03-23-2023, 3:00 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Table design with no middle leg support in Design Forum

I'd run it from the left apron to the right apron, centered front to back. Fasten it to the top however you were planning to fasten the top to the...

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03-23-2023, 2:55 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Whiteside “Ultimate” flush-trim bits? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

+1 The dual bearing version is definitely my go to. The shearing cut, compression profile, and dual bearings make them perform very well and...

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03-23-2023, 2:41 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Delta 20" Bandsaw Model 28-641 unable to turn tension wheel in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Linda, they are shown on the 3rd diagram in the manual pages you linked to, upper right corner.

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03-23-2023, 11:53 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Table design with no middle leg support in Design Forum

The sagulator says an 8 foot long, 30 inch deep shelf of 3/4 cherry, with 4" high edges out of 3/4 cherry, will sag .12 in the middle with a 50lb...

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03-23-2023, 10:20 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Normal Spring? in Off Topic Forum

Very mild winter here in NE Ohio, and early spring for sure. Bulbs are up and some ready to open and a lot of the trees are ready to leaf out....

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03-23-2023, 8:49 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread How to remove moss from a garage roof? in Off Topic Forum

Most of the commercial sprays seem to work pretty well, although it may take a few weeks or months to see complete results. They all have warnings...

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03-22-2023, 8:13 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Designing a sewing table for my wife in Design Forum

I agree making the drawer cab full depth would probably look the best. If you're going to use full extension drawer slides (I would on utility...

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03-22-2023, 12:33 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Delta 20" Bandsaw Model 28-641 unable to turn tension wheel in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Oops, it's part 181 that slides up and down...182 is the shaft.

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03-22-2023, 12:17 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Delta 20" Bandsaw Model 28-641 unable to turn tension wheel in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I believe the tab that sticks through the oval opening is supposed to move up and down (therefore pulling on the cable, which I think just goes to...

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03-21-2023, 10:09 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread How do I keep this rolling laundry table from racking? in Design Forum

Good idea, thx! Most or all of the time when it's being rolled any distance the drop leaf will be down to get it through the door and into the...

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03-20-2023, 8:49 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Need help finding item in Off Topic Forum

Or try a search for "price tag molding for glass shelves". But I think all you are likely to find are plastic and I think a nicely made wood strip...

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03-20-2023, 1:39 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Ways to increase the ID of 6" PVC Pipe in WorkShops

I know you said you don't want to heat a fitting, but you should be able to heat a short piece of pipe and get it slide over the inlet while the...

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03-19-2023, 7:47 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Podium project finishing questions - please chime in in Project Finishing

I have no 1st hand experience with osmo, but it seems to me they recommend applying it over bare wood, and recommend caution to evaluate for adhesion...

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03-19-2023, 12:30 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread kitchen cabinets end panels in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I used crown with space above for displaying "stuff". If your uppers are taller and come close to the ceiling, the crown can go up to the ceiling.

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03-18-2023, 10:42 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread kitchen cabinets end panels in General Woodworking and Power Tools

In a kitchen, I tend to favor function over form in most cases. To me, that means the widest pantry that will fit to provide as much storage as...

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03-18-2023, 11:42 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread firefox contact in Off Topic Forum

You can always just move the cursor in front of what you want to delete and use the delete key instead of the backspace key...

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03-17-2023, 8:31 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread firefox contact in Off Topic Forum

You can access the help function through the firefox menu (the 3 flat bars at the upper right). If you select help and then get help, you'll get to...

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03-16-2023, 8:24 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread torsion box work surface with dog holes and a Q about the Festool quick clamps in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks Jim. Planning on 3/4 top so no issue there, but obviously the ribs under the work surface, whether torsion box or Paulk style, will interfere...

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03-16-2023, 7:28 PM

Paul F Franklin started a thread torsion box work surface with dog holes and a Q about the Festool quick clamps in General Woodworking and Power Tools

As I mull over options for replacing the work surface of my 4x8 assembly table with an MFT style top with dog holes, I have a couple of questions. ...

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03-15-2023, 12:01 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread A little help please in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A pic would help, but without a pic I'm thinking to just saw off the 4 sides and then cut away the old rabbited pieces with two cuts each on the...

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03-15-2023, 11:54 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Kitchen Faucet Replacement in Off Topic Forum

See if this helps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5cFdTTBRPk I think your installation omits the black spacer shown in the video which is...

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