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Yesterday, 11:35 PM

Prashun Patel replied to a thread Gravity fed gun for Fuji Semi Pro 2 in Project Finishing

I do not know if the version 2 works with the Ho cup. I bought the original version pps cup system and it has worked well. I liked it so much I...

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Yesterday, 7:12 PM

Prashun Patel replied to a thread Gravity fed gun for Fuji Semi Pro 2 in Project Finishing

For what it’s worth, you can use the pps system with the siphon gun. You just need to order the H.O. Pressure cup. I in fact have the same exact...

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Yesterday, 7:06 PM

John Keeton replied to a thread Grain orientation wedged round M&T in Neanderthal Haven

For what it is worth, in his videos Buchanan does explain why he favors his method and if you research vintage Windsor chairs Buchanan’s method has a...

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Yesterday, 4:30 PM

Jerry Bruette replied to a thread sears jointer 149.21871 bearings in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Metric on most every machine. That's the way bearings are made, most are metric only the oddballs are standard.

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Yesterday, 3:14 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread New life for an old ornate headboard in General Woodworking and Power Tools

In general, I'll guess this is possible. It would be helpful to see the actual headboard to put some perspective to it!

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Yesterday, 12:57 PM

John Hart replied to a thread Sanding paste or Mineral oil and bees wax finish in Turner's Forum

Hi Kyle Well I'd say the consistency is like butter that's been out of the fridge for 30 minutes. Pretty firm. You have to swirl your rag a bit...

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Yesterday, 12:28 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Thin Long Checks in Rough Lumber (FS White Oak) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Sometimes ya got to punt...this may be one of those times.

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Yesterday, 12:27 PM

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

Dennis, your son did a great job on that project! I hope he continues with the craft, too. This past week had no "woodworking"...just a lot of...

3 replies | 126 view(s)

Yesterday, 12:20 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Best autostart for 3HP DC and mix of 120 and 240 tools in WorkShops

For a small shop that wants to get some level of automation to dust collection, automated gates can fill that need while allowing the collector to...

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Yesterday, 11:58 AM

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

Keeping thee thread going.

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Yesterday, 11:10 AM

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

12 Apr 2021 Greetings, This past week my son and I got his tv stand/entertainment center has now been completed and installed. He did a nice job...

3 replies | 126 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:46 AM

Prashun Patel replied to a thread Dust collection design for trunk line and branches in WorkShops

If it were me, I'd do 12 on the trunk and the branches, and reduce to the tool port size as close to the tool as is convenient.

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Yesterday, 10:19 AM

Prashun Patel replied to a thread Rub out Target 8000cv finish? in Project Finishing

I have also rubbed out EM6000. I used 3m rubbing and polishing compound. Works fine.

3 replies | 114 view(s)

Yesterday, 8:22 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread 1/8" Glass in 1/4" Groove - Kitchen Cabinet Doors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

^^ This. Both for good fit and because it permits removal/replacement of the glass in the future as noted. The filler strips that hold the glass in...

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Yesterday, 8:20 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Rub out Target 8000cv finish? in Project Finishing

I use Micro Mesh on gular bodies that I've finished with Target Coatings products. While I haven't used 8000cv on them...just EM7000hb and...

3 replies | 114 view(s)

Yesterday, 7:37 AM

Prashun Patel replied to a thread Router use, tables, accessories? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I think you should mount your router to a sheet of plywood with a 2x4 fence. It will work. You can make a ton of projects with this set up. ...

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Yesterday, 12:17 AM

John K Jordan replied to a thread Wax coated boxwood and African Blackwood in Neanderthal Haven

Don't claim to know the best way. The wax will slow down but not stop moisture movement so even fully waxed it will still dry to EMC eventually. ...

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04-11-2021, 7:19 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Delta vs Jet in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If I were buying a new DP these days, the NOVA would get my money, no question. Of the two you mention, I'd probably settle on the Jet. It's larger...

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04-11-2021, 7:15 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Now what! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There are some things that the Shopsmith is appreciated for, such as horizontal boring, etc. They are a different animal, but folks who own them tend...

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04-11-2021, 5:03 PM

Reed Gray replied to a thread Lathe Stabilization in Turner's Forum

David, As near as I can tell, no one has a meter of some sort that can make sure that your lathe weight is evenly distributed between all 4 feet....

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04-11-2021, 4:55 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Drilling clean holes in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Very sharp, lipped brad-points and a backer board tight to the surface where the drill will exit from the workpiece.

17 replies | 911 view(s)

04-11-2021, 4:49 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Plastic hanging strips as a door in WorkShops

Maybe you can find a roll-up like i used for "carport" type buildings for bringing projects in and out of the booth and have a separate man-door for...

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04-11-2021, 4:47 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Dust collection design for trunk line and branches in WorkShops

With a 12" inlet and 10h, .I seriously doubt it's a single stage, at least in the sense that we generally envision within the SMC community.

16 replies | 658 view(s)

04-11-2021, 3:06 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread is there a cure for pattern-itis? in Shop Made Tools and Machines

Just be sure to label your jigs so you can remember what they are used for. I have a couple that I have no clue why they were made.

3 replies | 198 view(s)

04-11-2021, 1:27 PM

John Hart replied to a thread Firewood Salvage in Turner's Forum

Thanks everyone :) I shared the picture with my family....already sold. Sheesh....I don't get to enjoy them. Oh well...plenty of firewood out there

5 replies | 340 view(s)

04-11-2021, 11:28 AM

Rich Aldrich replied to a thread DW735 w/shelix head - how risky to bypass breaker? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If you have it connected to a dust collector, you can remove the blower from the motor. The blower blows the chips out but isn't needed if you have...

17 replies | 654 view(s)

04-11-2021, 8:56 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Seriously, why does arthritis hurt in Off Topic Forum

"Because" And I'm right there with you.

12 replies | 433 view(s)

04-11-2021, 8:55 AM

John K Jordan replied to a thread Drilling clean holes in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I use a laser for precise alignment on the milling machine and sometimes the drill press:...

17 replies | 911 view(s)

04-11-2021, 8:55 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread A Building Appears in WorkShops

Glad you got through that drill.... :D

50 replies | 3409 view(s)

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