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Today, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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,...

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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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04-17-2024, 11:18 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Vectric Software V12 Now Available in CNC Machines

Yep, good point Mick. I've had V10, V11 and V11.5 the whole time. I will probably stay the course for a year or two before V10 is removed. The...

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04-16-2024, 9:35 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Vectric Software V12 Now Available in CNC Machines

The inlay tool path and the keepout areas are enough for me. I actually made a request for the latter to their support. The tool database updates...

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04-16-2024, 2:05 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Vectric Software V12 Now Available in CNC Machines

Yea good point on the upgrade cost window Jim, I failed to mention that.

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04-16-2024, 11:08 AM

Michael Burnside started a thread Vectric Software V12 Now Available in CNC Machines

I was talking with friend over the weekend and they were unaware that V12 has been released. So, I figured I would post here in case someone wasn't...

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04-15-2024, 6:33 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Cantilevered Desk in Design Forum

Bridle joints are a good idea (per glenn) but honestly several 10MM dominos in each joint would be pretty strong. You could even do exposed...

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04-15-2024, 5:44 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Floating Nightstands in Woodworking Projects

Thanks Mark and Glenn. I'm hoping to come back in month or two and post the "in place" pictures. I'm now building two 8-foot floating shelves for...

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