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Yesterday, 6:09 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Cleaning grease from wood before finishing in Project Finishing

Naptha and mineral spirits removes cooking grease and it won't swell MDF. Wipe them several times with a new rag each time to be sure all the grease...

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Yesterday, 12:05 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Interior door construction in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That looks mighty fine, David. John

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Yesterday, 12:02 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Plywood Blade recomendations in General Woodworking and Power Tools

FWIW, you may want to consider Dynamic Saw in Buffalo, NY for your future sharpening needs. I'd be shocked if they could not sharpen that Forrest Hi...

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03-01-2021, 11:30 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Waterbase Poly over Watco Danish Oil? in Project Finishing

The problem you describe, Dave, with WB crazing when applied over shellac, can often be avoided if you only use a single sprayed coat at no more than...

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03-01-2021, 9:13 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Anyone used clearcoat over pigmented primer? in Project Finishing

Thanks guys. Time to make a specimen. Jim, Clear Poly is absolutely water clear.

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03-01-2021, 9:10 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Waterbase Poly over Watco Danish Oil? in Project Finishing

It will work if you wait long enough for the Danish oil to cure; several days at least. It would be better, however, if you spray a coat of dewaxed...

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03-01-2021, 9:04 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Plywood Blade recomendations in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Popular Tools 0.126" - 80T Hi ATB. Best blade in veneer ply and Melamine I've ever used on my TS. I tried it on my RAS and surprisingly it didn't...

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03-01-2021, 2:37 PM

John TenEyck started a thread Anyone used clearcoat over pigmented primer? in Project Finishing

I'm doing a budget job for a friend; a hanging wall desk and torsion box shelves above it, all in birch plywood. It's all going to be white. The...

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03-01-2021, 2:27 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread General Finishes WB dye stain in Project Finishing

In what way are your results putting Transtint in your topcoat inconsistent? Maybe addressing that is worth discussing. John

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02-28-2021, 9:24 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Need Help - Table Leaves Warped While Finishing.... in Project Finishing

Was the finish sanded off the bottom? If not, that's most likely what led to the problems. If it was, was it stained at the same time the top was? ...

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02-28-2021, 9:12 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread bandsaw blades in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Starrett Woodpecker Pro bimetal blades are great. John

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02-27-2021, 11:43 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread School me on air drying chair parts to be steam bent later please in Sawmills and Kiln Drying

In NY where I live Winter is a good time to sticker freshly cut wood and begin the air drying process. However, I've found that sun directly...

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02-27-2021, 11:32 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Collinite 885, 845 paste waxes for table saws, jointers etc. and silicone in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Not sure that will work. But I am sure Naptha and mineral spirits will remove silicone. Multiple wipes with a fresh cloth each time. John

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02-26-2021, 10:18 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Looking for Advice on Kitchen Cabinet/Closet Plywood in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I couldn't agree more for the boxes. When you're done building, you're done; no painting required. Heavy as a mule and the edges will cut you just...

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02-26-2021, 10:02 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Looking for Advice on Kitchen Cabinet/Closet Plywood in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I paid $106/sheet for 3/4" in April 2019. I know, not cheap, but it's dead flat, stays that way, has no voids, and will never show grain lines...

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02-26-2021, 6:42 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Looking for Advice on Kitchen Cabinet/Closet Plywood in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I recommend you look at PlumaPly - HDF. It has a plywood core and couple of mm's of HDF on both sides. It paints great, even better than MDF...

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02-26-2021, 3:44 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Blum boring distance in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That's fine as long as the boring distance needs to be the same. But bear in mind most Euro hinges can have a variety of boring distances dependent...

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02-26-2021, 10:05 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Stumped. Anyone know how this is done? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I was out at a friend's shop a couple of days ago. He had an ash toy chest lid he had made, about 24 x 36" L, with two inlayed battens about 1.5"...

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02-25-2021, 9:57 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Woodpeckers slab flattening mill pro in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm surprised anyone would buy a slab flattening jig when you can build one for next to nothing out of your scrap bin. I used to make them for...

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02-25-2021, 9:43 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Collinite 885, 845 paste waxes for table saws, jointers etc. and silicone in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't buff off Lundmark, just put it on and go back to work. I only use one coat, too. It goes on so thin I doubt multiple coats are going to add...

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02-25-2021, 9:33 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Collinite 885, 845 paste waxes for table saws, jointers etc. and silicone in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I use it mostly on my machines. What I like about it is you just wipe it on and go back to work; no need to buff it off. The couple of times I put...

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02-25-2021, 6:14 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Collinite 885, 845 paste waxes for table saws, jointers etc. and silicone in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No knowledge of that wax but anything with silicone in it would not get near my shop. Why take a chance when there are plenty of other waxes to...

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02-25-2021, 2:08 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Blum boring distance in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Jamie is correct. 3/32" is about 2.5 mm, and for that hinge with a 9 mm mounting plate, the boring distance is 5 mm, so the center of the cup would...

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02-25-2021, 12:42 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Is It The Bandsaw, The Wood, The Blade or...? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yes, what Jim said. Blade deflection decrease as tension increases. At low tension the rear bearing supports the blade from bending rearward as the...

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02-25-2021, 12:28 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Is It The Bandsaw, The Wood, The Blade or...? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I can see the photo with your tension gage, Julie. It doesn't matter which way the gage moves; all that matters is the difference in the gage...

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02-24-2021, 4:28 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread How many of your project in your your home? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

40 years will get you a fair quantity of quality projects. I actually have no clue how many projects I made in my house. I do know there is...

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