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Today, 5:09 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread In-floor hardware - any ideas? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

First thought was an insert that could cover any type of sleeve you used. Something like this: ...

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Today, 3:06 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Attaching drawer front - 1/4" thick on 1/2" Drawer frame - fastening method? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Personally I would use epoxy and medium hardener to minimize any potential warping using any water-borne glues. With a long open time of epoxy it...

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Today, 1:32 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Arts & crafts pole lamp from quarter sawn oak in Design Forum

I guess it depends on how comfortable you feel making standard miters on furniture. Set your saw at 44.9 degrees and cut the miter. Glue together...

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Today, 1:25 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Shop Vac for Table Saw Dust Collection in WorkShops

The filters on those may say HEPA but they don't specify the rating or link their certificates, so I would be very weary of trusting them to filter...

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Yesterday, 6:00 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Arts & crafts pole lamp from quarter sawn oak in Design Forum

I'm not sure why you'd need a locking miter for that. This is long grain adhesion...it will be insanely strong, even for a short lamp.

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Yesterday, 5:54 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread New Workshop Questions in WorkShops

Nominal thickness differences are >25% between them. No brainer for me. Personally I'd go 24 gauge at least for the roof.

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04-24-2024, 10:38 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Looking for feedback before I buy an Avid CNC in CNC Machines

I'll see if I can get some. If I remember correctly it was 40-series extrusion.

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04-24-2024, 10:32 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Shop Project: Finally flattening my main bench top in WorkShops

Wow Jim, > 1/8" is quite a bit but it looks great now! LOL, looks like you've got a pile of chips to take care of! I finally had it with my old...

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04-24-2024, 11:47 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Epoxy glue joint opened in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Never had a problem with Epoxy. On porous wood I do nothing to the edge, otherwise a little 120gr scuff is enough. I've even glued up thermally...

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04-23-2024, 6:48 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Cross Cut Sled in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Glad you got it working Jerry, hope you enjoy making stuff on your new sled Yes. You can look up the math, which isn't difficult, but if you...

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04-23-2024, 2:42 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Cross Cut Sled in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That's right James, the results are what matter. Your method is fine, I was only suggesting that with some good layout tools you can trust and a...

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04-23-2024, 2:24 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Cross Cut Sled in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Sorry Mike, it wasn't a generalized question, rather it was in context of using the same tools to build a sled as one would a piece of fine...

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04-23-2024, 1:45 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Cross Cut Sled in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Respectfully accuracy is not increased if you know what you're doing. You're chasing numbers that have no relevancy. If you can't build an accurate...

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04-23-2024, 1:31 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Cross Cut Sled in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The KM tool is a cool innovation to our craft. Necessary? No. If you want it, get it, enjoy. I squared my sled with a 1/8" gauge block in the kerf...

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04-22-2024, 4:10 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Looking for feedback before I buy an Avid CNC in CNC Machines

The AVID machines are quite capable. I helped my buddy order a few parts from 8020.net to reinforce the exiting structure (extra extrusions,...

34 replies | 6662 view(s)

04-22-2024, 2:39 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Building another 4 x 4 outdoor dining table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

John, I'm not trying to get into this argument, but I've heard it mentioned a time or two myself. I do believe there are sustainable sources but...

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04-22-2024, 1:17 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Building another 4 x 4 outdoor dining table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I guess I just see my time and durability of material as value. Given your parameters of a table constantly exposed to the elements, I'd go a...

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04-21-2024, 1:18 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Sawmill Creek website in Forum Tech Support

No problems, but this isn't the proper sub-forum. I recommend posting in the "Forum Tech Support" sub-forum where you might get better assistance.

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04-21-2024, 1:39 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Cantilevered Desk in Design Forum

Agreed. That’s probably the approach I would take too.

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04-20-2024, 12:23 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Is there a small, accurate table saw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’ve used this one and I was somewhat blown away at how great it felt when operating. ...

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04-20-2024, 12:18 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Nova Viking in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don’t use my PM 2820 EVS very often but IMHO it doesn’t take that much space and I 100% would never trade it for a benchtop. On numerous occasions...

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04-18-2024, 11:02 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Cross Cut Sled in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a few squares I build every piece of furniture with. They’re square. So that’s how I build my sleds and other jigs.

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04-18-2024, 5:07 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Using a lumber to look like White Oak in Project Finishing

Agreed Jim. I didn't want to mention that to confuse the question, but I often use two coats on table tops, waiting 24 hours between applications. ...

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04-18-2024, 1:15 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread How much does a shop build add to property value? in WorkShops

Not sure about Tampa, but a garage is a garage, doesn't matter what you do with it in Colorado. My garage and detached shop are climate...

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04-18-2024, 12:21 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Using a lumber to look like White Oak in Project Finishing

It's not two treatments, it's a pre-color application of mint before the actual two-part is applied. It only takes a few hours to dry, just test...

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04-18-2024, 10:55 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Using a lumber to look like White Oak in Project Finishing

I've used Red Oak with Rubio Monocoat mint pre-color followed by Rubio Cotton White to look like White Oak. It went quite well actually. The mint...

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04-18-2024, 10:17 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Drawer slides - full extension - adjustments possible? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My suggestion is similar to Jim's if I'm following. That said, the first thing I would do is measure the carcass and drawer to see if anything is out...

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04-18-2024, 10:02 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Cantilevered Desk in Design Forum

For the spline, it's basically just routing a channel in the vertical leg at the back and a similar channel through the end of the upper support...

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04-17-2024, 11:28 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Floating Nightstands in Woodworking Projects

Thanks Mike. OneFinity make some very capable machines in numerous price ranges and sizes. I've personally helped setup and use different configs...

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