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Yesterday, 10:39 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Built a saw till in Neanderthal Haven

Bill, I think you have inspired a project for me to make with existing pieces of scrap in my shop.

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Yesterday, 10:26 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Donations link in Forum Tech Support

And thank Dale, for becoming a contributor.

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Yesterday, 10:12 PM

Roger Chandler replied to a discussion Grizzly Bandsaw For Turning Blanks in group Grizzly Green Monster Group

Continued - I always encourage the right blade for cutting blanks from logs. I use the "Woodturners" blade from Highland Woodworking.......a superb...

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Yesterday, 10:10 PM

Roger Chandler started a discussion Grizzly Bandsaw For Turning Blanks in group Grizzly Green Monster Group

Bandsawing blanks is certainly an important aspect of this thing called turning. I currently have two bandsaws in my shop, and have owned two others...

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Yesterday, 9:19 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Early post to the thread, what did you last week in WorkShops

You have a very unique space so I'm not surprised at that recommendation.

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Yesterday, 9:15 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The benches turned out really great, Dennis!! Now you can move on to new fun in the shop! Much of this past week was devoted to a mini refresh of...

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Yesterday, 9:05 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Flip-over Cabinets in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Folks with smaller shops have been making flip-over, two-tool cabinets for decades with no issues. Just be sure to use a very secure method of...

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Yesterday, 9:00 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Floating Wall Shelf With Drawers in Woodworking Projects

Beautiful work, Dale! I'm glad you're back in your studio making amazing stuff!

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Yesterday, 8:54 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Upgraded Internet and WiFi !!! in Off Topic Forum

Yea, there's some serious need for real infrastructure out there, especially since the world has changed and it's very likely that a notable...

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Yesterday, 8:49 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread poly over tung oil ??? in Project Finishing

John...do some test pieces on scrap of the same material and do the entire finishing regimen through at least the first application of top coat.....

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Yesterday, 8:46 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Sell This House in Off Topic Forum

I think that's a bit strong, Mel. The recommendation for neutral colors is more pointed at homes that have bold colors on the walls in some rooms....

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Yesterday, 8:28 PM

John K Jordan replied to a thread Cup Chuck in Turner's Forum

Interesting lathe that converts from a wood lathe to metal lathe. Wonder if that is a shop-made conversion. I like the built-in tray that collect...

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Yesterday, 7:02 PM

John Keeton replied to a thread Posts for a bed frame in Turner's Forum

I would not want to see the splines, contrasting or not. With this type of glue up I would also be concerned that the growth rings were consistent...

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Yesterday, 5:36 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Flip-over Cabinets in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I wouldn't think so, though any sanding dust or saw dust will end up falling out or into the upper portion when inverted. A good vacuum job might be...

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Yesterday, 5:33 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Burn Marks Using Table Saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Also the blade is not a dedicated ripping blade. They do make a difference over a combination blade. Burn marks are also caused by internal...

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Yesterday, 5:30 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Sell This House in Off Topic Forum

When we sold our first house the realtor advised us to repaint all the rooms so there were no marks on the wall and to use neutral colors. She also...

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Yesterday, 3:24 PM

Bruce Page replied to a thread Removing Stains From DP Chuck in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Install it in your DP, turn on and hit it with a dark grey Scotch Brite pad (or equivalent). It should clean up nicely.

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Yesterday, 2:16 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Sliding table saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Well, there you go...your shop stays the same size. :) But maybe she'll let you "upgrade" some tools. LOL

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Yesterday, 2:15 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Holy Cow.....have not been around here in ages! Question.... in Project Finishing

Normally, I'd suggestion using ModPodge to adhere them and then multiple exterior clear coats to seal and protect, but given the application I'll...

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Yesterday, 2:09 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread New Shop instulation question. in WorkShops

Backwards. Closed Cell has an R-Value of approximately 7.5 per inch. Open Cell has an R-Value of about 3.5 per inch. One small advantage that open...

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Yesterday, 2:05 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Refinishing Gun Stock in Project Finishing

A lot of folks like to use TruOil for this application. I have zero experience with it, however. It's a drying oil.

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Yesterday, 2:03 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Donations link in Forum Tech Support

If you are on a mobile device or a tablet you need to switch to full site mode. Once you do that you can see the donate button or click on the link...

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Yesterday, 1:59 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread poly over tung oil ??? in Project Finishing

Just let the tung oil cure for at least 24 hours or so before top coating with an oil based product. But you'll also find that just using the oil...

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Yesterday, 1:56 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Granite top table in Woodworking Projects

Beautiful tables for the purpose, Bruce! The stone will be very resilient for sure and is a great color accent, too. I really like repurposing...

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Yesterday, 1:46 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Any Lightroom Classic (v6) users here? in Off Topic Forum

I use LR Classic, but the current version via subscription and don't really use the cataloging function. I wish I could help, but...hopefully someone...

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Yesterday, 1:43 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Sell This House in Off Topic Forum

True on both accounts. One thing that is always listed as potential selling cost is updating landscaping, paint and (interior) staging. And as a...

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Yesterday, 1:42 PM

John K Jordan replied to a thread 3D Printing in the Woodshop? in CNC Machines

Richard, I'm just gaining experience, but: Some filament materials are stronger than others, some quite strong, some weaker and brittle, some...

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Yesterday, 1:38 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Sliding table saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You do need to rethink that...you're wasting perfectly good shop space with nothingness or for things that just don't count. (Unless it's being used...

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