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Yesterday, 9:15 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Wooden Countertop Finish preferences in Project Finishing

I haven't a clue. All I noticed in GF's blurb was that their 2K CV had both polyurethane and acrylic resins in it. John

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Yesterday, 9:12 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Bandsaw tension = new math???? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yes, bolt loads are related to Young's modulus, too, in so far as you have to stay within the elastic region of the curve. Shear loads play a big...

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04-11-2021, 5:35 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Wooden Countertop Finish preferences in Project Finishing

Phillip, if you've read my posts on testing finishes then you know that I have not yet found a WB product as bulletproof as oil based varnish. I...

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04-11-2021, 10:52 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Bandsaw tension = new math???? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Just a little more math, Steve. You saw the equation for Young's Modulus is Stress/Strain. There are different ways to measure Y, but with respect...

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04-10-2021, 8:55 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Bandsaw tension = new math???? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Steve, the math is simple. We start with the stiffness of steel, known as Young's modulus, which is 29,000,000 psi. Yes, 29 million. Wood, for...

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04-09-2021, 3:24 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Wall Mounted Coat Rack in Woodworking Projects

I like that design a lot, and your workmanship is topnotch. Looks great. I think the parts will stay together just fine as long as the seasonal...

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04-08-2021, 1:18 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Spray Finish Help - Please help me understand in Project Finishing

That's a good strategy, Bruce. I've added a couple more things that to reduce confusion. I leave the on gun air valve wide open; never touch it. ...

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04-07-2021, 9:59 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Spray Finish Help - Please help me understand in Project Finishing

I just checked GF's TDS on HP and see that they continue to recommend a 1.1 - 1.3 mm needle. What they don't tell you is their recommendations are...

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04-07-2021, 1:02 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Jointing lumber question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

This is most likely the problem. It happens when I mill lumber on my bandsaw mill if the blade gets duller on one side than the other, especially if...

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04-07-2021, 12:53 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Spray Finish Help - Please help me understand in Project Finishing

If your gun is a gravity feed gun none of those needles is large enough w/o substantial thinning. High Performance has a viscosity of around 65...

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04-05-2021, 4:50 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Chemical and Heat Resistance Results: Part II in Project Finishing

I bought the gallon of EM-8000CV in December or January. It was not frozen when it arrived and looked and dried fine so I assume it was good. If...

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04-05-2021, 3:43 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Chemical and Heat Resistance Results: Part II in Project Finishing

Yes, it had cured 8 - 10 days before I did the first round of testing. By the time I did the coffee test it had cured 20+ days. John

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04-03-2021, 9:37 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Low-maintenance finish for outdoor furniture? in Project Finishing

I recently used "One Time" on an outdoor bench. The name comes from supposedly only having to apply the finish "one time" for 7 years. Can't give...

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04-03-2021, 9:33 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Chemical and Heat Resistance Results: Part II in Project Finishing

I don't quite know what to make of that Prashun. Your finish seems to consistently test better than mine. Could a 1% difference in catalyst make...

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04-02-2021, 5:24 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Aluminum Problem in Off Topic Forum

Tom, I think it you have successfully removed the residue and there are still black stains then they are going to be there forever, having been...

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04-02-2021, 2:53 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Food safe and heat tolerant finish in Project Finishing

No finish is needed, but if one is demanded then I think the best option is food grade mineral oil. It won't prevent staining but it won't impart any...

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04-02-2021, 9:22 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Chemical and Heat Resistance Results: Part II in Project Finishing

I was reading about Milesi finishes and they referenced coffee as being a problem so I decided to test a subset of the finish specimens for reaction...

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04-01-2021, 9:53 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread installing an after market rip fence system onto a 1965 Craftsman 10" table saw #113 in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I installed a 52" Vega Pro on my Unisaw/Craftsman side by side saws. No issue with the install after I got the two saws at the same height and the...

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04-01-2021, 2:16 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread is this a dumb idea? in Sawmills and Kiln Drying

Yes, it's about killing bugs. AD wood can sometimes be infested with PPB, moth larvae, etc. Commercial kiln dried lumber has a sterilization cycle...

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04-01-2021, 10:58 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Spray Help Needed in Project Finishing

Alligatored or orange peel? If it alligatored you likely put it over something incompatible, like a heavy layer of shellac. If it was orange peel...

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04-01-2021, 10:45 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread is this a dumb idea? in Sawmills and Kiln Drying

If you use enough AD lumber you'll know why. John

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03-30-2021, 7:21 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Black Walnut Question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It's always wise to condition wood to your shop before using it, and I would continue to do that. And I agree with Patrick, 16" wide QS wood is...

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03-30-2021, 3:32 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Chemical and Heat Resistance of Selected Waterborne Products vs. Arm-R-Seal in Project Finishing

Edwin, the ARS specimen had 4 wiped on coats. The WB specimens had 3 coats applied with a foam brush. I added the 4th coat of ARS in order to get...

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03-29-2021, 9:05 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Memorial Bench in Woodworking Projects

And here's the Cutlist: John

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03-29-2021, 8:25 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Memorial Bench in Woodworking Projects

Rick, and anyone else who might want to build the bench, here are the key views of the bench, with dimensions. If you open each of...

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03-28-2021, 3:15 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Memorial Bench in Woodworking Projects

Rick, how about Adobe Acrobat PDF files? I could print the front, side, and top views of the bench to that file format and send them to you. We can...

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03-28-2021, 12:33 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Chemical and Heat Resistance Results: Part II in Project Finishing

Thanks for doing the additional testing Prashun. I wasn't condemning EM-8000CV. I was reporting comparative data against common household chemicals...

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03-27-2021, 4:07 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Chemical and Heat Resistance Results: Part II in Project Finishing

Hi Scott. No, I haven't tested Kem Aqua Plus. I'm not sure I even have any anymore. If I do, it's several years old and might not be fair to try...

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03-27-2021, 4:03 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Chemical and Heat Resistance Results: Part II in Project Finishing

Prashun, you should do it again with an hour of exposure to keep it consistent with what I did. That way, if it comes out good we'll know it was due...

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03-26-2021, 10:05 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Butcher's Wax on machinery tables - questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I like Lundmark Carnauba paste wax. ...

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