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03-01-2021, 10:41 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Veritas pocket layout square, it's so tiny! in Neanderthal Haven

The difference between a man and a boy is the price of his toys. :rolleyes:

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02-28-2021, 8:25 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread A Gift of a Drawknife in Neanderthal Haven

It looks like a keeper to me.

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02-26-2021, 10:04 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Chainsaw problem in Off Topic Forum

Check this site, I have one and it is good. https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=kobalt%2080v%20chainsaw

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02-26-2021, 10:04 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Chainsaw problem in Off Topic Forum

https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=kobalt%2080v%20chainsaw Check this site, I have one and it is good.

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02-24-2021, 10:33 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread dresser repair in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would find a scrap of oak and repair it with oak.

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02-24-2021, 10:29 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread A good utility knife? in Off Topic Forum

Go to Lowes and Home Depot, fondle their knives and you will find one.

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02-22-2021, 9:50 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Backsaw set in Neanderthal Haven

https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?264342-Set-saw-teeth-with-a-screwdriver#:~:text=You%20put%20the%20saw%20in%20a%20vise%20and,skip%20to%20the%20...

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02-20-2021, 7:25 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread First Dovetail Saw in Neanderthal Haven

I have never bought a Veritas tool and regretted it. Rob Lee has a history of backing up his tools.

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02-20-2021, 7:21 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Knot hole: fill or not? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If you do this and you don't like it, you can still drill it out and fit a plug in it.

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02-20-2021, 1:16 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Bowed walnut question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would rip them into three or four pieces and glue them back together with the bow opposite in each piece before throwing them out. I would use...

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02-20-2021, 11:04 AM

lowell holmes started a thread Driver Update Message. . . . in Off Topic Forum

I keep getting on morning computer boot up. Have any of you updated your drivers and if you did, what are the results?

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02-20-2021, 9:01 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Shipping issues? in Off Topic Forum

I went to the post office yesterday and they said they have not received a shipment for four days. They were very unhappy, but could not do anything.

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02-19-2021, 9:55 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread How big is my band saw blade? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the same saw as John and my blades are 105" with the riser block.

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02-19-2021, 10:44 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Set saw teeth with a screwdriver in Neanderthal Haven

Let's beat him some more. Some newbies might like to know about it.

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02-16-2021, 6:49 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread bandsaw tires in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I agree with Doug. I use the flutter method when tensioning the blade.

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02-16-2021, 6:46 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Stains on new table saw top in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I keep a can of Johnson's wax and I use it on my saw table and anything else I want to protect. A can will last for years,

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02-16-2021, 10:18 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread The Creek just had a birthday in Off Topic Forum

I look at this site on most mornings. Can you believe there is snow on the ground this morning. I only remember it twice. I did carry newspapers in...

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02-15-2021, 12:21 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Warning Turbo tax is way way off. in Off Topic Forum

Our taxes are prepared by a CPA.

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02-14-2021, 12:31 PM

lowell holmes started a thread Browsers in Off Topic Forum

Which one do you use? I use Chrome and am happy with it. I keep getting messages to use AVG, but I am reluctant to change something I have been...

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