I have the Shapton pro stones. I don’t have a problem with them dishing I keep them flat with a diamond stone and use the side sharpening technique....
I’d love to have a small tractor. I think i’ve mentioned before, for someone with property three tractors would be ideal: a small tractor to get into...
For starting wood screws or thru-holes? It might help to know the diameter and depth of the holes, how close to the corners. and the clearance above...
I have a Bosch glide with a 12 inch chop master blade. Mine cuts pretty darn good for a miter saw. I think it’s a excellent trim saw.
For wide cross...
I wet both surfaces when I’m gluing up. The one exception is gorilla glue the stuff that foams.
My reasoning is partly superstition and I discovered...
What I do to precisely measure parts I want the same length is lay them next to each other and use my finger tips. I can feel when they are the same...
The scientist/engineer in me often suggests I try things myself. Before I glued up my latest projects I did that test with the T88 epoxy and samples...
Ive worked in the construction industry since 1984. Roofing was my main trade. I have fixed or restored many historic building in So Cal. Including the Getty museum in Malibu and the Central library in Pasadena that was damaged from the Northridge earth quake.Just to name a few.
I am also a vested Union Carpenter looking forward to collecting my hard earned pension.
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