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Yesterday, 11:24 AM

Keith Outten replied to a thread Fabrication and Shop Techniques tracing out a Omish buggy for a plasma cut in Metalworking

Stan, I have completed at least dozen large digitized projects that are all waiting to me to take them to my shop and start fabrication. I have been...

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12-07-2023, 12:07 PM

Keith Outten replied to a thread Fabrication and Shop Techniques tracing out a Omish buggy for a plasma cut in Metalworking

Nice job Stan. I just finished shipping 124 Christmas ornaments that I digitized on my Logic Trace Board. They were laser cut from adhesive backed...

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12-06-2023, 12:30 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Case construction / sliding, tapered dovetails in General Woodworking and Power Tools

James, I have a complete build, with dovetailed case, sliding dovetailed dividers, and more. https://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furniture/index.html ...

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12-06-2023, 4:04 AM

Keith Outten replied to a thread New Tractor (non-wood-working tool/toy) in Off Topic Forum

Beautiful tractor Greg, a real work horse machine. Those who own tractors are very fortunate as they are valuable tools that are used almost every...

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12-04-2023, 9:05 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Christmas present idea in Neanderthal Haven

Here are a few more ...

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12-03-2023, 9:45 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Need a new table saw sawstop vs harvey in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Good point, Phil. Since nothing is made in Oz, the original of the saws was not in my thoughts, just the quality. I agree, buy US-made first if you...

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12-03-2023, 9:28 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Need a new table saw sawstop vs harvey in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would expect the Harvey and SawStop to be equal in quality. If anything, the Harvey may be slightly better. What separates the two tablesaws is the...

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12-01-2023, 8:31 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Pronghorn Iron Works Holdfasts? in Neanderthal Haven

In my case, I have a 3 1/2" thick bench top, and Grammercy holdfast work without any modification. SOme years ago I was quite irked by a suggestion...

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11-30-2023, 7:45 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread I need to build a new shooting board. And I need to go 'big.' in Neanderthal Haven

Warren, this is the kettle calling the pot black. You refer to David Charlesworth as rejecting other techniques, but you do this. He was geared...

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11-30-2023, 12:32 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread I need to build a new shooting board. And I need to go 'big.' in Neanderthal Haven

Well Warren, I wonder what David Charlesworth would say about your technique? ... Oh, that's right, we have never seen you planing anything! Anyway,...

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11-29-2023, 7:58 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread I need to build a new shooting board. And I need to go 'big.' in Neanderthal Haven

The late, much missed, David Charlesworth emphasised first planing a hollow before planing the board flat (or with a fine hollow). There is always a...

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11-29-2023, 7:40 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Mortise marking suggestions. in Neanderthal Haven

Rob, I do not recommend the double mortice wheels for the Tite-Mark gauge. I have them from their inception, andquickly discovered that they spread...

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11-29-2023, 9:20 AM

Keith Outten replied to a thread Christmas Ornaments in Laser Engraving General Topics

Thanks guys, I enjoy making these ornaments but the number I have to produce can be very time consuming. The last picture is one of several...

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11-28-2023, 7:38 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Christmas present idea in Neanderthal Haven

Edward, I had not seen that chest before. Very nice! It looks a fun and useful project ... nice to build and could be useful in the hone ir workshop....

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11-28-2023, 1:06 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Christmas present idea in Neanderthal Haven

Edward, I agree with all you wrote. When I started out to make a few of these boxes, my initial thought was to dovetail the ends and capture the...

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11-28-2023, 9:50 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread I need to build a new shooting board. And I need to go 'big.' in Neanderthal Haven

Jointing 1/4" thick panels .... Use the bench as the shooting board .. A second piece of MDF was layed on top, and then weighted down with...

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11-28-2023, 9:24 AM

Keith Outten started a thread Christmas Ornaments in Laser Engraving General Topics

This is my 21st year making laser cut and engraved ornaments for friends and family. Last year was 137 Santa Claus ornaments, this year 124 Mrs Santa...

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11-27-2023, 7:24 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Recommendations for 10" table saw blades factory drilled for Hammer K3 in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Why 10", Scott? I cannot see any advantage over 12" blades for the K3. Regards from Perth Derek

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11-27-2023, 1:35 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Jorgy Cabinet Master Clamps, new version in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Chris, are you referring to these? Bottom row ... These are 6". They are great. I also have them in 12". Regards from Perth Derek

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