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Today, 1:32 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Chest lid hardware in Neanderthal Haven

I go to Lowes and Home Depot and see their selection. ...

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Yesterday, 10:10 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Favorite wood finds? in Neanderthal Haven

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Yesterday, 10:06 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Posts for a bed frame in Turner's Forum

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

lowell holmes replied to a thread Careful -Fidelity account phishing email in Off Topic Forum

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

lowell holmes replied to a thread First Chisels of 2021 in Neanderthal Haven

Check this site. ...

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01-18-2021, 10:46 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Getting a new bandsaw table and fence - Jet JWBS-14SFX in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the Kreg fence. ...

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01-18-2021, 10:43 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Drum Sander in General Woodworking and Power Tools

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

lowell holmes replied to a thread Blue Stanly Made in USA Bench Planes is there something wrong with these Type 20 in Neanderthal Haven

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

lowell holmes replied to a thread House electrical Main breaker question in Off Topic Forum

Go to a store that sells electrical items and ask them.

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01-17-2021, 4:16 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Outdoor cabinet top covered in copper in Off Topic Forum

Check this link. ...

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01-17-2021, 3:42 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Radial arm saw placement in 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

lowell holmes replied to a thread Need help Adding on to the bottom to craftsman style doors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I think biscuits are how I would do it.

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01-15-2021, 12:26 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Help buying my first drill press in 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

lowell holmes replied to a thread 1st Rust Hunt of the year, for me.. in 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

lowell holmes replied to a thread Hock Iron from Lee Valley in Neanderthal Haven

If Rob Lee sells it, it is a good product.

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01-15-2021, 12:18 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Plane adjusting hammer? in 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 replied to a thread Requesting help locating saw sharpening service for an old Disston backsaw in Neanderthal Haven

Circle saw is another source in the Houston area.

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01-10-2021, 9:05 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Plane questions in 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

lowell holmes replied to a thread Stanley #40 in 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

lowell holmes replied to a thread Saw Blade Sharpening? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

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 replied to a thread Block plane for my mentor....he's retiring! Row boat building? in 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 replied to a thread Cap for gas line needed in 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 replied to a thread Paraffin on plane sole in 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

lowell holmes replied to a thread Burl questions in Woodcarvers Forum

I suggest you experiment with a scrap and see how it works.

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01-01-2021, 8:20 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread JET JWBS-14DXPRO Cons? in 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

lowell holmes replied to a thread Best Size of Wooden Mallet in Neanderthal Haven

Or you can buy one, ...

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12-31-2020, 2:05 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread What screws are you using in 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.

41 replies | 2348 view(s)

12-31-2020, 9:38 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Wooden Band Saw Blade Tension in 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 replied to a thread Magnifying lamp and other saw filing helpers in 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 replied to a thread Resawing question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

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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