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05-12-2022, 8:33 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Wood choice for crutches? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I also thought of carbon fiber, but am wincing at the thought/risk to both of you of doing this.

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05-10-2022, 4:32 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread For those with cyclone dust collectors enclosed in a closet... in WorkShops

My 5HP Oneida and air compressor share a soundproof closet. The only time I get dust, is when I take out the plastic Oneida insert that keeps the...

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05-07-2022, 10:40 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread plywood fissure? in Project Finishing

I've been using epoxy. Forgot about Bondo. So much quicker. Better idea.

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05-07-2022, 10:37 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Any way to easily speed up pressure treated wood drying to be able to paint it in Project Finishing

I've had mine in my climate controlled workshop now for 10 days now, with a fan on them. Moisture content has gone from over 30% to around 18-21%. ...

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05-05-2022, 3:15 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Any way to easily speed up pressure treated wood drying to be able to paint it in Project Finishing

I've had a fan on it, indoors in my climate controlled workshop for about a week now. MC running about 22% now (was >30% on arrival). I'll likely...

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05-02-2022, 8:46 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Mantel mechanical clock recommendation in Off Topic Forum

Ed, this won't fulfill your criteria (I'm 0/2 there :( ) but this is the clock I grew up with. When I first went to elementary school, and my...

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04-30-2022, 9:38 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Floating Wall Cabinet with a Floating Top in Woodworking Projects

Great tip. Sure going to use that one. Thanks, Jim.

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04-30-2022, 9:20 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Any way to easily speed up pressure treated wood drying to be able to paint it in Project Finishing

Thanks for the info, Jim. I wish I had asked before purchasing. I left the wood out on my back sidewalk for 2 days, in the afternoon Florida sun...

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04-30-2022, 9:16 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread New Shop - Best Dust Collection Vendor in WorkShops

Joe: My tools are somewhat oversized from yours, but I am a one man hobbyist. I chose the 5HP Oneida. Overkill - perhaps, but it works great for...

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04-30-2022, 8:59 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Mantel mechanical clock recommendation in Off Topic Forum

I'm a huge fan of Atmos clocks. They are made by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Amazing mechanism. Mine has been running continuously, without ever being...

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04-29-2022, 9:47 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Yet Another Dust Collector Thread in WorkShops

Thomas: I also run the DC pipes through the floor of my workshop, and it is great. Mine was somewhat easier than yours, I'm sure, as it only has...

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04-29-2022, 9:41 AM

Alan Lightstone started a thread Any way to easily speed up pressure treated wood drying to be able to paint it in Project Finishing

Long story short, I've been building a small awning to keep rain off my solar inverters. I had built headers, braces and rafters out of some cedar I...

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04-29-2022, 7:50 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Sweeping compound in WorkShops

+1,000,000

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04-29-2022, 7:44 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Rockler in NJ in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yup. Nice store, nice staff. Big inventory. Wish it was a little closer.

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04-27-2022, 7:49 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Mistake Recovery - Domino mistake fixed by a domino in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'd like to say that I've never made a mistake and made a cut making a domino visible. Boy, I'd like to say that.... :rolleyes:

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04-27-2022, 8:42 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Sweeping compound in WorkShops

I would worry about robot vacs sucking up stray nuts and bolts that fall and aren't seen. But I would love for a heavy duty one for my workshop. ...

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04-27-2022, 8:35 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Mistake Recovery - Domino mistake fixed by a domino in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Beautiful fix, Andrew. I can't see it in the photo. And the sapele is beautiful. 2nd rule of woodworking mistakes: Don't tell anyone about your...

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04-26-2022, 9:34 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Paint booth fan? in WorkShops

I found this link which seems to go into detail regarding the NFPA 33 Spray Booth Regulations. Interesting, but TL;DR parts of it. ...

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04-26-2022, 9:31 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Paint booth fan? in WorkShops

Why bronze impellers vs steel? I've seen aluminum suggested as well. Because they won't spark vs steel??

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04-25-2022, 8:27 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Sweeping compound in WorkShops

Or Disher for the kitchen.

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04-25-2022, 6:38 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Sweeping compound in WorkShops

Oh I loved Monk!!! I really miss that show. I picked boring names for mine, like "kitchen". Missed out on that one. Are you getting Sharona for...

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04-25-2022, 6:34 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Legs for a midcentury bench in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I was going to jump in and make the same suggestion that Jim did. That's a really nice looking bench. I would try to duplicate the legs. I think...

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04-24-2022, 7:56 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Sweeping compound in WorkShops

Funny, I have 3 Roombas and a Braava Jet in my house (several long-haired dogs - works great for that), and never thought of having one in the...

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04-23-2022, 11:10 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Sharpening Twist Drills in General Woodworking and Power Tools

$4000 !!!!!! :eek: Can certainly buy a few new drill bits for that amount.

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04-23-2022, 9:37 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Stair climber on steep stairs in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Never heard of these before. Wow, this would have made things easier moving furniture into my tall house. I found a youtube of a different unit...

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04-23-2022, 9:15 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Drawer hardware jig in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've used that True Position Jig for years. Works very well, although I do clamp it to the drawer fronts, which is a little finicky. If you just...

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04-22-2022, 9:04 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Bowling Alley Maple Lanes - Guaranteed Nails? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Well, bowling balls I've had chipped (lots and lots of them) I always attributed to the equipment. Now, hmmm....

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04-22-2022, 8:41 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Bowling Alley Maple Lanes - Guaranteed Nails? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I briefly bowled professionally, before I came to the decision that I was going to starve and went to medical school. Definitely was one of those...

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04-21-2022, 7:31 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Paint booth fan? in WorkShops

In my last workshop I bought and installed an explosion proof fan. Moved it to my new workshop for the dedicated finishing room. Wouldn't think of...

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