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Today, 1:50 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Putting together the Woodland Mills HM-130 Mill and Woodlander Trailer in Sawmills and Kiln Drying

Monte, WM has a Toe Board accessory that is used to center the log vertically on the mill deck. I have one and it works well on logs up to the 10 ft...

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Yesterday, 10:30 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Upgrading HVLP in Project Finishing

From everything you've said it sounds like you should buy a turbine rig. john

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Yesterday, 2:26 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Upgrading HVLP in Project Finishing

Nor is 6cfm very high; fine for a small gun doing small work, but I recommend you get a system that will handle your larger projects. That means a...

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01-14-2021, 9:57 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Upgrading HVLP in Project Finishing

A large advantage of a conversion gun is being able to regulate pressure both to the cup and the gun, independently, and to extreme levels. Another...

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01-14-2021, 2:28 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Upgrading HVLP in Project Finishing

Several folks here use the Qualspray AM-6008 gun. It's a very versatile set up and can spray everything from water based dyes to ProClassic (w/o...

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01-14-2021, 1:54 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Marks on Monkey Pod Slab in Project Finishing

Those horizontal marks in the first photo are from the tooling used to flatten the slab. I'm not sure what the cross grain marks are in the second...

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01-14-2021, 11:22 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Downed Apple tree; what are it's project strengths? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Apple is one of the hardest fruitwoods I know of. It's difficult to mill and loves to twist and split when it dries. My planer protested when I...

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01-14-2021, 11:18 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Spring joints for panel glue ups - concave, convex, expansion, etc. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've never seen a good reason to use spring joints. The argument about needing fewer clamps is false if you believe the glue manufacturers who tell...

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01-13-2021, 9:48 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Warped / Twisted Batten / Ledged Doors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No glue. The battens are screwed with 1.5" screws, each hand tightened. I'm rather confident they're tight. I managed to take a photo of the one...

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01-12-2021, 11:24 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread live edge walnut coffee table in Woodworking Projects

The floating legs are very cool. John

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01-11-2021, 4:43 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Looking for White Paint Recommendations for Spraying Cabinets and Wainscoting in Project Finishing

Maple or birch iron on veneer tape will work well for the plywood edges. Both take paint well. John

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01-11-2021, 3:24 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Question about laminating multiple pieces of wood together in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If the boards for each leg have the same grain orientation it should be fine long term. But if one of the boards is QS and the others are plain...

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01-11-2021, 12:22 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Looking for White Paint Recommendations for Spraying Cabinets and Wainscoting in Project Finishing

ProClassic should spray great with your airless rig. I really like Emerald Urethane Trim paint but it's an oil modified product, like BM's Advance,...

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01-11-2021, 12:18 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Sanitizing Wood?? in Sawmills and Kiln Drying

His heating cycle must be more involved than what he told you or he's just lucky. I follow EBAC's drying schedule and often start with AD wood. ...

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01-10-2021, 3:51 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Attaching Veneer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I had that exact application in my kitchen remodel. When I built the kitchen 25 years ago I used paper backed veneer and glued it to the Melamine...

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01-09-2021, 11:23 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Finishing safely near gas burning appliances in Project Finishing

You will be OK with any waterborne product and probably with any hand applied finish except lacquer. Oil based varnish will stink for a long time,...

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01-08-2021, 11:30 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Impractical Cabinetmaker - Solid Block Core in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If you want structural strength I suggest you use Baltic birch plywood. It's almost universally available in 5 x 5 ft sheets, and 4 x 8' sheets by...

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01-07-2021, 2:24 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Air drying ash in Sawmills and Kiln Drying

That must depend upon where you live or how the wood is stored. Here in NY I have never had a problem with bugs getting into my ash lumber, green or...

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01-07-2021, 2:21 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread best glue for plywood butt joint in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Absolutely. I've made lots of cabinets with both plywood and Melamine with nothing more than glue and biscuits. Never has a single joint come loose...

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01-06-2021, 10:18 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Walnut Music Stand in Woodworking Projects

Yes, exactly. And really well done. John

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01-06-2021, 10:11 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread best glue for plywood butt joint in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You said unfinished plywood so yellow glue will work fine. John

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01-06-2021, 2:23 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Guard style for minimax FS 30c in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yes indeed. That guard costs almost as much as I paid for my used FS-30. I know you can't put a price on bodily parts, but basic guards and...

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01-06-2021, 2:18 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Flush Bolts on french doors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No offense, but you would do well to heed Joe C's advise. It's a simple solution and won't show when done. If you try drilling the hole and...

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01-05-2021, 11:27 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Air drying ash in Sawmills and Kiln Drying

Ash is pretty forgiving but as you just read it will stain and/or support mold growth if given a chance. Sticker it properly so air can flow through...

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01-05-2021, 11:20 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Guard style for minimax FS 30c in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yes, that's a very nice system. John

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01-05-2021, 1:57 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread MDO as a workbench top? What glue? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Actually, you can use yellow glue with MDO. Just rough up the surface a little with 100 grit and it glues fine. John

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