Jeff Roltgen
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In this spirit, I've tried thinning Epifanes down to a wiping varnish consistency, as I do whimsical things like this occasionally. Only did a couple...

Eric: I love that idea, but I'll share a little secret I discovered: Dog grooming table with electric lift. Found a used one for about $350. Sounds...

I can relate. All I can say is, as crazy as the 60 day spoilage warning is, you really do need to heed it. Local dealer set me up with the oil to mix...

A little more clarification may be in order: Kevin says Exactly what I'm doing. A 6' tall rolling parts tree/rack with adjustable brackets on...

I do too - they're the hydraulic lift style. One on infeed, one on outfeed. These serve as parts catchers, as I'm typically alone while processing....

HDPE - perfect! Menards has carried black for a couple years. Searched and discovered they now also had white 4x8 x.25" thick in stock for about $90....

Lately, close to 90% cabinetry, but I've got a barstool design that sells through a local upholstery shop that moves a couple dozen units throughout...

Jonathan, You just described my methodology 15 years ago. Oddly, I just bought a slider a few months ago. What happened in between? A CNC. For...

No frown intended. Thought it looked like a confused guy with 3 question marks above his head, which was me, trying to figure out how to use a...

Syringe and mixing bowl?:confused:

Dan, Sorry- hope I didn't misdirect you, but the Mohawk stuff is really formulated for spraying - probably experience same thing you did with the...

You should try some Mohawk water based topcoats. Thick stuff, builds fast, and goes on a bit more orange-peely than a person's comfortable with. In a...

Indeed, it may be drying too quickly. Another contributor could be if you're using a different sheen, especially if it is duller than what you've...

I realize this is an old thread, but at risk of being LTTP (Late To The Party), I'd interject these: In furniture and cabinetry industry, these...

No! Absolutely! You are not alone. I've paid very close attention to this on occasions when I can put my hands on the latest offerings in...

John, I've been in Sketchup for 15 years now. My nephew says Fusion 360 has advantages over it, but, at this point, I'm so bonded to Sketchup,...

LOL - that's hysterical - "HU's on first"...

Exactly. All the more reason to get it firmed up in an easily organized and labeled in at least a cut list program. Don't want to be...

+1 for the "loose the platen" argument. I like to utilize 20 mil vinyl or polyurethane salvaged from old, failed vac bags. Otherwise, a trip...

This may be the key to the mystery. 20 years of curing with some roots in the ground... Wouldn't this easily result in a color shift, considering...

"A few" sounds like, by the time you round up and purchase the exact match, you've outspent the value of the project. From time to time, especially...

Phillip, As Jim stated, you bundle and pull especially with first run through empty conduit. I'll reiterate 2 points: 1> go with a larger, 3/4"...

+1, what Jim said. In addition, take some cut-offs of the new and old cherry lumber and do some finish samples. This will help you detect any...

They probably had more hair left on their heads by the time they hit my age.:D Computers are not a cheat. It's just that society, in general,...

For projects with the complexity of a kitchen, a cutlist is essential. I've been using CutlistPlus for over a decade. Very reasonable cost, and will...

Did this about 5 years ago an a kitchen. Same look, except we used reconstituted QS white oak veneer. Before converting to water based products a...

After building a new shop 5 years ago, I naturally did some re-arranging. Then some more machines came in. More re-arranging. In general, I find...

That Fulterer is very similar to the mechanisms used in the Kessebohmer pantry roll out frames. Only difference is the Kesse has integrated a tubular...

Yes, use your drum sander. Slower, maybe. Don't forget to visualize as you decide: 3-5 minutes of multiple passes with sander, VS: 3-5 minutes of...