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Today,
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Chest lid hardware
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I go to Lowes and Home Depot and see their selection. ...
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Yesterday,
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Favorite wood finds?
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Yesterday,
10:06 AM
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Posts for a bed frame
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I would make practice pieces to see if I liked it. The pieces could be 18" long.
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01-18-2021,
9:49 PM
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Careful -Fidelity account phishing email
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I have a Fidelity credit card that I never use. I also have a bank card I never use. I carry enough cash that allows me to buy gasoline from the...
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01-18-2021,
10:51 AM
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First Chisels of 2021
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01-18-2021,
10:46 AM
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Getting a new bandsaw table and fence - Jet JWBS-14SFX
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I have the Kreg fence. ...
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01-18-2021,
10:43 AM
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Drum Sander
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As some one said once: "The difference between a man and a boy is the price of his toys". I have a garage shop full of toys.
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01-17-2021,
4:24 PM
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Blue Stanly Made in USA Bench Planes is there something wrong with these Type 20
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Black automotive paint is good for restoring rust bucket planes. I have an old Stanley that was rusty. I had it sand blasted. I primed it and...
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01-17-2021,
4:19 PM
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House electrical Main breaker question
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Go to a store that sells electrical items and ask them.
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01-17-2021,
4:16 PM
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Outdoor cabinet top covered in copper
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01-17-2021,
3:42 PM
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Radial arm saw placement
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Mine sits on a drawer unit. I have door hinges on the sides. I have a ledger low on the the sides of the case and I prop up the the 36" 1x12 leaves...
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01-17-2021,
3:32 PM
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Need help Adding on to the bottom to craftsman style doors
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I think biscuits are how I would do it.
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01-15-2021,
12:26 PM
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Help buying my first drill press
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I suggest you go to Lowes and Home Depot. Either can help you.
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01-15-2021,
12:23 PM
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1st Rust Hunt of the year, for me..
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Neanderthal Haven
A fun project would be make a curly maple handle for it with bright saw nuts.
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01-15-2021,
12:20 PM
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Hock Iron from Lee Valley
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If Rob Lee sells it, it is a good product.
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01-15-2021,
12:18 PM
lowell holmes
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Plane adjusting hammer?
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Neanderthal Haven
Go to Lowes and Home Depot. They both can help you.
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01-11-2021,
10:48 AM
lowell holmes
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Requesting help locating saw sharpening service for an old Disston backsaw
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Neanderthal Haven
Circle saw is another source in the Houston area.
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01-10-2021,
9:05 PM
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Plane questions
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Neanderthal Haven
If all else fails, widen the slot with a file. If you do, go slowly until you get what you want.
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01-09-2021,
10:54 AM
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Stanley #40
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Neanderthal Haven
You can cut one with a saw to rough shape and and shave it to finish with knife and sand paper.
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01-07-2021,
11:10 PM
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Saw Blade Sharpening?
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I touch up my blades with diamond hones and hey stay pretty sharp. ...
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01-07-2021,
10:34 AM
lowell holmes
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Block plane for my mentor....he's retiring! Row boat building?
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Neanderthal Haven
https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=block%20plane https://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Hand-Tools-Cutting-Tools-Planes/N-5yc1vZc983 Either...
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01-06-2021,
10:26 AM
lowell holmes
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Cap for gas line needed
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Off Topic Forum
Take it to Lowes or Home Depot. Either store can help you.
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01-04-2021,
11:25 AM
lowell holmes
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Paraffin on plane sole
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Neanderthal Haven
I apply Johnsons wax to my plane soles. I makes them slick and prevents rust as well.
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01-04-2021,
11:22 AM
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Burl questions
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Woodcarvers Forum
I suggest you experiment with a scrap and see how it works.
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2 replies | 432 view(s)
01-01-2021,
8:20 PM
lowell holmes
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JET JWBS-14DXPRO Cons?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I have one and I like it. I have a riser block. I buy my blades on line from tenryu.
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01-01-2021,
5:56 PM
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Best Size of Wooden Mallet
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Neanderthal Haven
Or you can buy one, ...
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12-31-2020,
2:05 PM
lowell holmes
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What screws are you using
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I buy my screws at Lowes or Home Depot. I can find what I am looking for at both stores.
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12-31-2020,
9:38 AM
lowell holmes
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Wooden Band Saw Blade Tension
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I adjust the tension on my 14" Jet with a riser block to a tension that eliminates flutter plus 1/2 turn. If drift still exists I might add a bit...
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12-30-2020,
7:59 PM
lowell holmes
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Magnifying lamp and other saw filing helpers
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Neanderthal Haven
Are you sawing crosscut or rip? I have a saw set as well as a flat mill bastard file. If the tooth line needs fixing I file it flat and re-tooth.
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12-29-2020,
10:43 PM
lowell holmes
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Resawing question
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I flatten one side on a joiner and then mill it to thickness on a thickness planer. You can alleviate both cup and bow with this technique. If you...
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