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Today, 8:07 AM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread How can I open clogged paint can nozzles? in Off Topic Forum

When ever I empty a spray can, I blow out the spray head with the remaining propellant and pull off the spray head. I store the spray tips in a...

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Yesterday, 8:19 PM

John Keeton replied to a thread Lie Nielsen 48 Large T&G Plane - Austin, TX in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Per the Classified Forum Rules - “The Classifieds Forum is not a discussion forum. Questions regarding item description, clarification,...

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Yesterday, 8:08 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Project: "Scrap" Vanity for Guest Bath in Woodworking Projects

Shot the primer today in my "expansive" finishing booth, AKA, the side driveway extension. :) I found that my good gun was having an issue with the...

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Yesterday, 8:03 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Brad nail question - how much am I overthinking this in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If they are typical tee-head brad nails, they should be no issue. Do keep in mind that some guns have guide slot indents for the heads to ride on...

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Yesterday, 7:31 PM

John Keeton replied to a thread Lie Nielsen 48 Large T&G Plane - Austin, TX in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Joel, it is none of my business nor anyone else’s, but until you raised the issue Keegan made no representation about whether this plane will be...

5 replies | 712 view(s)

Yesterday, 5:14 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Peeled Fence Posts Verses turning them on a Lathe? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No question I'd peel them. But I wouldn't use them for fence posts unless they are of a very limited number of species, such as black locust, that is...

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Yesterday, 5:06 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Paving the driveway in Off Topic Forum

You're going to enjoy that, John. I did the same at the old property in 2018....400' of driveway and parking area. It was a game-changer in multiple...

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Yesterday, 4:58 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Using a ground as a neutral in Off Topic Forum

K&T was originally insulated, but with time and critter help the insulation falls off. All the K&T I have encountered has been 14 gauge wire. It is...

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Yesterday, 3:26 PM

John K Jordan started a thread Paving the driveway in Off Topic Forum

After waiting a month for a dry spell we finally got the driveway paved yesterday. Sure creates a different look at the farm. I left some unpaved...

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Yesterday, 12:51 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Change to Forum? in Forum Tech Support

Here is the address I use to get to SMC: https://sawmillcreek.org/forum.php

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Yesterday, 11:02 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread What do you use 2" long 23 ga pins for? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The 2" pins can be used for trim work when glue is involved and as some have mentioned, multiple fasteners in varying directions provide more than...

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Yesterday, 10:47 AM

Jim Becker started a thread THoughtful, interlocking, knock-down joinery... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There's a whole bunch of things going on here with the joinery...gives good food for thought

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Yesterday, 7:20 AM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Trouble logging in in Forum Tech Support

Here is the address I use to get to SMC: https://sawmillcreek.org/forum.php

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08-15-2022, 9:58 PM

John Keeton replied to a thread Windsor volute carving pattern in Neanderthal Haven

Maurice, the volute scroll design is pretty common and shows up in many applications. I am sure it is similar to the scrolls on your friend’s...

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08-15-2022, 9:22 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread What do you use 2" long 23 ga pins for? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The guy that did the trim work in my daughters house (wasn't me) used them everywhere and lots of them. If one was good, two was much better.

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08-15-2022, 8:32 PM

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

Glad your son is home and I hope the transition to "what comes next" will go well for him! As for the learning around the new job, it's to be...

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08-15-2022, 8:22 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread Customer reviews in Off Topic Forum

I always play the "%" game when considering reviews. Using a scale of 1-5, I look at the percentages of those who give a product a 4 or 5 expecting...

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08-15-2022, 8:03 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread S7 or Exact 63? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Tiny little thing.... :D :D :D (Congrats!)

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08-15-2022, 7:41 PM

Dennis Peacock started a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

15 Aug 2022 Greetings, My Army son is now home to stay. He completed his assigned tour and he's home and ready to move on to the next phase of...

3 replies | 184 view(s)

08-15-2022, 6:24 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread Source for gouges? in Woodcarvers Forum

Steve, https://toolsforworkingwood.com/store/item/IL-ALLCARVE.XX, https://diefenbacher.com/dastra-woodworking-tools/, and finally scroll down to...

5 replies | 237 view(s)

08-15-2022, 5:02 PM

Dave Anderson NH replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

Today's ration.

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08-15-2022, 4:37 PM

John Keeton started a thread Windsor volute carving pattern in Neanderthal Haven

When I started building Windsor chairs in early 2020 my first one was a comb back. Some of you may recall that I posted pics here. Since the...

3 replies | 286 view(s)

08-15-2022, 4:31 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread What 8" jointer would you get and why? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I drool over those who are able to find used tools that are in good shape and reasonably priced. I watched out local used tool market for about a...

58 replies | 2840 view(s)

08-15-2022, 11:49 AM

Reed Gray replied to a thread Selecting CBN wheel. in Turner's Forum

A CNB wheel may not be the cheapest deal you can get, but it is the best value, as in you get far more for the money. They are spin and bubble...

24 replies | 5072 view(s)

08-15-2022, 10:10 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Building a staircase at the shop in WorkShops

Nothing like a "simple" last operation for the end of a major project. LOL :D I agree with making the stairway look like it belongs in a timber...

3 replies | 336 view(s)

08-15-2022, 10:05 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread How to mark and cut a 10 degree angle in Musical Instruments

You just need to make a custom sled that can attach to your wagon so that the workpiece is held steady and vertical through the steep angled cut. Be...

8 replies | 591 view(s)

08-15-2022, 10:00 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Work in progress: shop doors in WorkShops

Those doors are going to look SO good when your project is completed. Really transformational!

23 replies | 1501 view(s)

08-14-2022, 10:04 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread I may have stumbled across the handiest kitchen knife in Off Topic Forum

We need pictures of this knife.....:D

3 replies | 387 view(s)

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