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Today, 10:17 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Jointer testing and set-up: What tools / gauges do I need? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Oh man! Can't wait to hear the whole story....once the sting has gone away.... Glad the jointer turned out to be a good one at least!

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Today, 10:08 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Shaving in Off Topic Forum

I don't have a very thick beard growth, but the hairs are thick and tough. I used a braun for years until they cheapened the blades to the point...

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Yesterday, 2:02 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Prefinished hardwood flooring in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Don't have a brand recommendation for you, but be aware that many of the higher end manufacturers won't warrant the flooring on DIY installs, since...

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Yesterday, 1:52 PM

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

Dennis, a 4' x 12' table presents all kinds of challenges, glad to hear it is coming along. Bill, hope your surgery was effective and recovery fast....

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Yesterday, 1:32 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Drill Press Table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Lots of great ideas Derek, thanks for sharing them! How do you hold the top to the drill press table?

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12-08-2019, 5:44 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Question for anyone who has turned a classical rolling pin in Turner's Forum

I made a similar maple rolling pin for my wife 15 or 20 years ago. I used sealed bearings of some type (too long ago to remember exactly), epoxied...

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12-08-2019, 1:44 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Dual function circuit breakers in WorkShops

True Bill, but near every hot wire is a neutral and a ground, and if you managed to touch the hot wire, not hard to imagine you could also touch one...

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12-07-2019, 1:27 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread trying to find info on saw motor in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The bandsaw manual states 1.5 HP (max developed) but no mention of RPM, just the blade speed in FPM. Pretty good chance that it's 1725 RPM, as that...

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12-05-2019, 5:46 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Bench Top (Seat) Overhang Distance in Design Forum

I think it's personal preference, but you want it in proportion to the piece. I agree with your leaning toward 1.5". While you're experimenting,...

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12-05-2019, 9:55 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Laguna Fusion Tablesaw Issues in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The other element in this equation is the start switch inside the motor. It connects the start winding when the motor is not turning and disconnects...

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12-04-2019, 10:52 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Garage Floor Expansion Joints in WorkShops

I've used Big Stretch Sealant to fill similar gaps, stuffing backer rod into the crack first. But it will take a bunch of tubes to fill that big a...

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12-04-2019, 6:53 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread 8" Jointer, disassembled: What do the parts weigh? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Sellers of heavy stuff always have a bad back :rolleyes: Looking at the grizz 8 x 72 dovetail jointer: it comes in two chunks, the machine and...

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12-03-2019, 11:35 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Sharing a technique for cutting miter key splines in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Nice solution. And nice kumiko panel; that's a lot of little pieces!

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12-03-2019, 5:53 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Blowout in Turner's Forum

What a shame. Would have been a nice looking bowl.

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12-03-2019, 11:08 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread cutting glass for Tall hood door ( or dial door) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I just use the carbide glass and tile bits, like these:...

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12-03-2019, 11:04 AM

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

Great form of therapy Derek! That sweet DP is on my wish list too and I was tempted by the recent sales, but it will have to wait until the...

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12-03-2019, 10:58 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Insulating and clamping PEX lines in Off Topic Forum

To "expand" on Jim's point a bit: you don't want pex clamped tightly because it expands and contracts with temp changes more than, say, copper. So...

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12-03-2019, 12:07 AM

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

We weren't hosting Thanksgiving this year so no extra cleaning, cooking, etc. Plus my wife was away for the weekend so I managed a fair amount of...

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12-02-2019, 11:47 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread cutting glass for Tall hood door ( or dial door) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Would drilling a hole in the corner first help? Haven't tried it on glass, but it helped on a large glass tile I was cutting and kept cracking.

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12-02-2019, 11:39 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread How did they do it? in Turner's Forum

I'm not much of a turner, but those sure look like marks from the lathe center on the top. I can only speculate that the square portion was let in...

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12-01-2019, 4:21 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Share funny pictures here in Off Topic Forum

And one more:

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12-01-2019, 4:20 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Share funny pictures here in Off Topic Forum

OK, I'll play: And two of my all time favorites from Gary Larson:

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11-30-2019, 10:51 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Scooting Sander in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You might try removing the sanding pad and cleaning the mechanism behind it. Tends to get a lot of sawdust packed in there tight and it can...

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11-30-2019, 8:18 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Material advice/ideas needed in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would think 1/4" phenolic (garolite) would work well. Not exactly cheap but doesn't sound like you need a ton of it. McMaster carries it in...

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11-30-2019, 1:57 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Where to find part for vintage Craftsman miter box saw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Searspartsdirect is worth a (long) shot if you have any kind of model no. Otherwise, I'd sniff around the McMaster raw materials section. They...

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11-29-2019, 8:56 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread MDO for a miter sled? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I use MDO for all my jigs and fixtures and sleds and recently built three shooting boards using it for the base that the plane rides on. Uniform...

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11-29-2019, 2:53 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Milky well water in Off Topic Forum

What kind of well pump, submersible or jet, shallow or deep?

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11-29-2019, 1:08 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Why some electrical boxes have clamps for the Romex and others don't (?) in Off Topic Forum

I don't like the cheap thin light blue plastic boxes; the sides bend easily and they never seem to line up properly with the sheetrock. I am fine...

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11-28-2019, 11:30 AM

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

Rod, that is excellent, bet she will love it!

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11-28-2019, 10:43 AM

Paul F Franklin started a thread Happy Thanksgiving All! in Off Topic Forum

I am especially thankful for all the advice and help and inspiration so freely given by those here on the creek! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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