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02-07-2023, 3:22 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Over extension soft-close undermount slides? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Not aware of any undermounts with more than 1" overtravel. Side mounts with "super" extension (up to 150%) are out there, but pricey.

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02-07-2023, 10:40 AM

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

Working on three tissue box covers. One for Mary's desk, one for mine, and one to serve as a receipt holder, to replace the cardboard shoe box I've...

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02-05-2023, 10:58 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread What Drawer Slide to Use? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Blum and Grass both make good undermounts. I use the Grass Dynapro 3D slides with the optional tilt adapter. They allow you to adjust in/out,...

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02-04-2023, 4:45 PM

Paul F Franklin started a thread Need a pneumatic brad nailer? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

At least in NE Ohio, Lowes has the Bostitch BTFP12233 18 gauge brad nailer on sale for $80 with free shipping. Handles up to 2 1/8 brads and has the...

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02-03-2023, 4:05 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Easily Adjustable Drill Press Stop? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If you search McMaster.com for push-button nut you may find one that will work, depending on the thread size needed. Per Brian's comment, I have...

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02-02-2023, 11:33 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Cross Cut Blade Recommendation in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I like the Freud LU80R010 ultimate plywood and melamine blade. It does a great job crosscutting solid wood and is great for sheet goods as well. ...

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02-02-2023, 11:29 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Design ideas for a 13' long cabinet top? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Would you consider a raised section in the middle (or at both ends) that might add some visual interest and allow you to make the top in 3 sections?

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02-01-2023, 10:07 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Shop Build...should be a fun journey... in WorkShops

I picked up a couple of the spring action quick clamps from Rockler a while back. Jury is still out. If you just squeeze the "trigger" all the way,...

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02-01-2023, 1:20 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Wood Flooring for Kitchen - Questions in Off Topic Forum

That seems high to me, but so much depends on the grade of the flooring (clear or character, etc), how wide the planks are, etc. Have you searched...

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01-31-2023, 10:43 PM

Paul F Franklin started a thread Yet another box joint jig in Shop Made Tools and Machines

This is essentially exactly as described in an old issue of Woodsmith (and available from Woodsmith plans). I chose it because I liked the way it...

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01-31-2023, 9:24 PM

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

Dueling plane tills! I do not have enough planes, nor do I use the ones I have enough to need a till, but I enjoy looking at them! I finished the...

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01-30-2023, 11:05 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Table Saw Alignment Plate in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the freud 10" calibration and sanding disk, which is just a 10" round piece of ground steel with a 5/8 hole and use it with the original...

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01-28-2023, 4:45 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Best finish for a rolling pin in Project Finishing

I made a rolling pin for my wife maybe 30 years ago out of hard maple. I finished it with 3 or 4 coats of behlens salad bowl finish. It still looks...

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01-27-2023, 7:58 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Using a mirror to improve box joint cuts on router table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Good idea, thanks! I cut box joints on the table saw, but this would work for my router dovetail jig.

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01-27-2023, 4:07 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread How to answer "What type of woodworker are you?" in General Woodworking and Power Tools

How about, I'm the kind who has spent a lot of time, energy, and money building up a very nice workshop where I occasionally produce something I'm...

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01-27-2023, 4:02 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Sawmill Creek Mug? Sign me up! in Off Topic Forum

I'm in for a couple...

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01-26-2023, 1:13 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Template Routing Question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A lot of good advice here. I'll add that swapping the bearing for a slightly larger one can allow you to minimize the stock you are removing on the...

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01-24-2023, 8:42 PM

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

I did some shop clean up, which generated a pretty good size load of drops and misc leftover pieces, mostly cherry, and I dropped it off at a local...

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01-21-2023, 3:01 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread India Ink - all made equal? in Project Finishing

I used speedball super black india ink to "ebonize" all the cherry pulls for my office. 2 coats, although they looked quite good after 1. I then...

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01-19-2023, 10:02 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Pin Nailers in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The other thing I noticed is the 2350 has no/low nail lockout. That alone would make the difference for me, I hate nailers of any type that don't...

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01-19-2023, 12:20 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Need Rubber Bumper for RAS in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mcmaster might have something that would work, or you could try searspartsdirect.com. They occasionally have parts for older machines.

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01-17-2023, 10:19 PM

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

I got the little shelf to hold my wireless router installed. I cut in a box to terminate an in-wall cable path. I moved the old wire shelf unit out...

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01-16-2023, 9:18 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread JOHNSON bifold door hardware question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I installed the Johnson full access bifold door hardware on a couple of closets recently...best of both worlds: gets doors completely out of the way...

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01-12-2023, 1:02 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread JOHNSON bifold door hardware question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've installed a bunch of Johnson Bifold kits. IME, the 2" allows ample for carpet clearance and also clearance for non-level floors where the door...

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01-10-2023, 12:26 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread How would you cut a large panel to size in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Assuming this is a crosscut, if you are going to use a router as part of the job, I'd clamp a sacrificial piece of waste to each edge to eliminate...

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