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Today, 11:32 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Correcting a Bow on MDF door in General Woodworking and Power Tools

This ^. If the door was flat when new there must be a moisture imbalance now. The problem isn't likely to go away until that imbalance is resolved....

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Yesterday, 9:06 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Em6600 by target in Project Finishing

We have the Qualspray AM-6008 Smartpak HVLP kit from Homestead Finishing: ...

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Yesterday, 2:58 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Dining chair ? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'll offer a reason why the front of the seat is wider than the back. When you sit your legs want to go outward. A seat wider at the front supports...

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Yesterday, 2:48 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread The Incredible Woodmaster CT in General Woodworking and Power Tools

More money in your pocket! I suspect that the 1.3 tpi blade will cut more smoothly in really thick stock because it will clear the sawdust better....

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Yesterday, 2:34 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread The Incredible Woodmaster CT in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yes, ksi = 1000 psi. You can try higher tension on that blade, no harm in finding out if it will cut better. But I think the biggest improvement...

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02-21-2020, 11:33 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread The Incredible Woodmaster CT in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yeah, it's a very robust saw. Had quite an adventure getting it down the stairs into my basement shop. Never coming back out! The cut quality...

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02-21-2020, 10:08 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread The Incredible Woodmaster CT in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Grizzly G0636X; 5 HP, 4500 fpm. Stock roller bearing guides. I set them per the manual but really don't think they play any role in this. John

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02-21-2020, 9:44 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread The Incredible Woodmaster CT in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Maybe now? John

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02-21-2020, 9:21 PM

John TenEyck started a thread The Incredible Woodmaster CT in General Woodworking and Power Tools

On the left is a 10" wide piece of walnut that I face jointed. On the right is a veneer slice from the same board manually cut with a Woodmaster CT...

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02-21-2020, 8:09 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Em6600 by target in Project Finishing

You can spray many clearcoats with a 1.0 mm N/N. General Finishes Clear Poly and TC's EM-6000 both should spray well with little/no thinning. ...

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02-21-2020, 4:34 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Em6600 by target in Project Finishing

Target shows a 1.8 mm N/N set, or larger. The viscosity works out to be about 100 seconds #4 Ford cup for EM6600. I could spray it with a 1.3 or...

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02-20-2020, 2:46 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Water Based Conversion Varnish in Project Finishing

Let us iknow if it goes away Prashun. My friend had a similar experience with EnduroVar and a leaky hot tea pot that sat on the table for hours. ...

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02-20-2020, 2:34 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread maple or birch or poplar for painted kitchen cabinets? durability and density... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

20 years is still a long time. Kids, dogs, my wife - they all take a toll on cabinetry. John

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02-19-2020, 8:23 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread maple or birch or poplar for painted kitchen cabinets? durability and density... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Soft maple is about the best for painted cabinets. Poplar is too soft if dings/dents are a concern. Check out the Janke Hardness scale: ...

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02-19-2020, 4:44 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Water Based Conversion Varnish in Project Finishing

Beautiful indeed, Prashun. The more the top gets rubbed the glossier it will become. Sorry, that's just the way it is with flat finishes. Film...

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02-18-2020, 10:25 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Finishing white oak porch swing in Project Finishing

Good: Primer and paint or marine varnish like Epifanes Better: Epoxy primer followed by marine paint or varnish Best: 2K Poly. John

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02-17-2020, 1:54 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Do people talk you out of wood working? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No, most people hope I'll make something for them. John

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02-17-2020, 11:37 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Does anyone buy edge banding online? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If you aren't competing with them call a local cabinet shop and see if you can buy from them. Otherwise, does Amazon ship down there? John

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02-16-2020, 8:29 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread first time using sapele in Project Finishing

Bill, how dark? Wipe a piece of scrap with mineral spirits; that's approximately what it will look like with clear coat. If that's not dark enough,...

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02-16-2020, 5:33 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Cat pee stains. in Project Finishing

That turned out very well. Nice work. John

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02-16-2020, 3:37 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread EM 9300 tip in Project Finishing

Five to eight minutes to spray one side of a closet door is way too long. No wonder the end where you started has already flashed over by the time...

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02-16-2020, 1:49 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Exterior Primer and Paint for Sapele? in Project Finishing

Old cypruss is nice stuff I'm told. Never seen it up here in the NE. I have a pro account at SW's. I guess I asked enough of the right...

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02-16-2020, 1:39 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread waitin for the glue to dry.... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Other than tradition, are there any advantages with a wooden mallet? I don't chop mortises by hand much, but when I have a rubber or plastic mallet...

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02-16-2020, 11:54 AM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Exterior Primer and Paint for Sapele? in Project Finishing

Same here; 5/4 white pine is a special order and I'm pretty sure the min. order quantity will exceed my 40 BF need. But as I was looking for...

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02-15-2020, 8:47 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Exterior Primer and Paint for Sapele? in Project Finishing

Thanks Mel. Seems like PPG is on a buying spree. They bought some (or maybe all?) of Sikkens product lines in the past couple of years. I bought a...

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02-15-2020, 4:26 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Exterior Primer and Paint for Sapele? in Project Finishing

Uh, yes which? John

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02-15-2020, 4:07 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Exterior Primer and Paint for Sapele? in Project Finishing

Thanks Mel. I'm sure not motivated to use an OB prime or topcoat because I want to spray. Are you referring to the PPG or Glidden "Gripper"? ...

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02-15-2020, 2:29 PM

John TenEyck started a thread Exterior Primer and Paint for Sapele? in Project Finishing

I'm going to build some house shutters, simple frames with glued in MDO panels. I'm not sure I can get 5/4 white pine, and cedar and Douglas fir are...

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02-13-2020, 9:47 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread Need Advice on Cabinet Door Repair in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The panels look like they might have been finished separately and then installed. Maybe the frame was finished separately, too. Take a look because...

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02-13-2020, 12:02 PM

John TenEyck replied to a poll Winner or simner in General Woodworking and Power Tools

People are offering those on FB all the time. If they can't sell you a live edge slab, maybe you'll buy a cookie. John

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