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03-03-2021, 6:42 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Mice in Off Topic Forum

Walk the Plank is the best, most effective mousetrap made. It can catch unlimited numbers of mice in a single day. My personal best is six in a 24...

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03-03-2021, 1:59 AM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge in Off Topic Forum

Any copper or steel on the side of the outlet can, if the outlet is not positioned perfectly, make contact with the steel box and either send a shock...

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03-02-2021, 1:26 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Looking for advice on strength of joints in General Woodworking and Power Tools

They hold no weight other than their own structure, right? Miter joints aren’t very strong, but you gave gussets on top which should hold...

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02-27-2021, 1:24 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Novice woodworkers, looking for Jointer advice and opionions 8 or 10" Benchtop in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I bought a joiner 20 years ago because I thought I had to buy one, natural progression. Fast forward. It is almost never used. Indeed, I find that...

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02-26-2021, 1:27 AM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread vintage Craftsman table saw upgrade in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Any contractors saw, the ones with the motor at the back on pulleys, will suffer from misalignment and will require constant adjustment. While the...

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02-26-2021, 1:23 AM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Weather radio? in Off Topic Forum

C. Crane, a California company manufactures weather radios, and other portable old school radios to exacting specifications. They are not cheap. ...

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02-18-2021, 11:16 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Build a router table cabinet from scratch or start with a shop stand? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That's really nice Chip. Good work. Something to be proud of.

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02-16-2021, 12:17 AM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Router keeps changing depth in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I always practice on similarly sized scrap before making any cuts. Indeed, when I order wood, I usually order some alder or poplar in identical...

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02-15-2021, 1:38 AM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread miter lock bit,,, in General Woodworking and Power Tools

+1 for Ray's comment. I tried to use one once and spent an afternoon for set up. Never again.

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02-14-2021, 6:07 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Winzip in Off Topic Forum

I have had for more than a decade and love it for sending large groups of files, like a photo set or a music concert.

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02-12-2021, 1:11 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Jorgensen Adjustable Clamp Co Chicago Vises in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Check eBay, but used vises go for $50-150, except rare pattern makers vises which can fetch $600.

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02-12-2021, 1:09 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread New Business Taxes in Off Topic Forum

It may not be a direct write off. For those items with a life longer than a year or so, one has to depreciate it, not write it off. Check with your...

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02-11-2021, 4:43 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread anyone actually sell oversized plywood in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’d need help to lug that stuff.

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02-11-2021, 4:41 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Long Term Relationships and the Value of "Yes Dear" in Off Topic Forum

40 years. Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s mostly small stuff.

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02-11-2021, 12:12 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Woman uses Gorilla Glue instead of hair spray in Off Topic Forum

Where is Jeff Foxworthy when we need him?

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02-11-2021, 2:19 AM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread pocket screws for face frame construction in General Woodworking and Power Tools

+1 for Kreig, but I use a dedicated Kreig clamping jig and their screws. I pay close attention to the length of the screws and the stock and run 1-2...

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02-10-2021, 1:59 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Scam ? in Off Topic Forum

Thought Police. They want to control the reviews and opinions of their bad product by bribing you.

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02-09-2021, 2:30 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread How to not get splinters when working with plywood? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Ubiquitous blue painters tape pressed firmly onto the surface works too

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02-09-2021, 4:34 AM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Beeswax Finish Recipes and Techniques in Project Finishing

These boards get pretty beat up—severe cutting and chopping, grape juice and wine spills, coffee. You get the general idea. So the boards need to...

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02-08-2021, 1:35 AM

Thomas McCurnin started a thread Beeswax Finish Recipes and Techniques in Project Finishing

I have some cutting boards, a lot actually, that cover most of the tile. Sort of a wooden countertop, but removable for maintenance purposes, and I...

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02-05-2021, 2:13 PM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread Too thick arbor? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

+1 for some sandpaper, but honestly, you don't want a 32nd of slop between the arbor and the blade.

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02-05-2021, 3:50 AM

Thomas McCurnin replied to a thread First time cutting mortises with the router tomorrow in General Woodworking and Power Tools

+1 Mortises, especially on smaller diameter bits, take huge toll on the bit. Please do a practice mortise or two or three, and you'll figure it...

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