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Today, 1:40 AM

John Terefenko started a thread Finishing This Cabinet?? in Project Finishing

I have a project I started about 8 to 10 years ago. Do not remember. But I want to finish it now because my den is just about done and want to hang...

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Yesterday, 8:02 PM

Jerry Bruette replied to a thread Which beam will work better? in Off Topic Forum

Either way, you buy a new boat.

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Yesterday, 7:49 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Be careful with the thrust bearings on a Centauro MM16 bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I kinda think that Erik is correct. That said, I think it's a good thing that we are "over protective" of not dropping machine components as we do...

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Yesterday, 7:38 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Which beam will work better? in Off Topic Forum

If you compare lifting straps to ratchet tie downs, they are constructed differently because they handle load differently. Tie-downs are designed to...

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Yesterday, 5:50 PM

Jerry Bruette replied to a thread Which beam will work better? in Off Topic Forum

I"ll bet there's a disclaimer on the packaging that says they're not to be used for lifting. If the straps fail while being used to hold a load down...

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Yesterday, 5:45 PM

Jerry Bruette replied to a thread Bearings and shims on a Delta 46-230 in Turner's Forum

The number one cause of bearing failure is improper mounting. DO NOT take the machine shop proprietor's advice for mounting the bearings, unless...

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Yesterday, 4:47 PM

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

Tuesday titters.

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Yesterday, 2:40 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread problems - FWW archive on new Windows 11 computer in Off Topic Forum

George, I just checked my FWW archive and they are in pdf format.

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Yesterday, 1:20 PM

Ken Fitzgerald started a thread Source for plastics in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I am getting ready to start the dining table build. I have the overview drawing made and plan driving to Walla Walla to purchase the hardwood...

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Yesterday, 10:48 AM

Dave Anderson NH replied to a thread Lie-Nielsen production updates in Neanderthal Haven

Many years ago (25+) Lie-Nielsen had their own foundry in the original building. I remember getting a tour of it given by Tom for our NH guild. It...

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Yesterday, 9:44 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Cabinet doors - wood panels or pegboard? in WorkShops

The product I use (OmniWall) absolutely works with magnetic "things".

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10-02-2023, 8:08 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Fuming Sapele in Project Finishing

Clarifying...the second, darker version seems lighter than I was expecting you to show. But yes, some sanding could cause that...wipe some DNA on it...

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10-02-2023, 6:45 PM

John Keeton started a thread Lie-Nielsen production updates in Neanderthal Haven

I posted this on Facebook, but thought I would post it here… Update on some LN matters ….my wife and I are visiting in Maine and actually staying...

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10-02-2023, 4:07 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread Bandsaw blade drift in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Carl, No offense but you have answered your own question with your initial statement. If the blade was dull but didn't have drift before you...

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10-02-2023, 2:30 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread Winter soon in Off Topic Forum

Jim, I have driven in these conditions all of my life. I feel comfortable with the tires and my abilities. Did I mention I had the new tires...

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10-02-2023, 11:46 AM

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

Keeping the thread just chuggin' along. Wow, 108 pages.

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10-02-2023, 9:37 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Too hot Sawzall in General Woodworking and Power Tools

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10-02-2023, 9:34 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Fuming Sapele in Project Finishing

I'm a little confused as all the sapele I have in my rack is much darker than that "natively".

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10-02-2023, 9:33 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Using hot water with a pressure washer? Bad idea? in Off Topic Forum

Necro Thread is from 2013. It was resurrected by a spammer who was removed.

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10-02-2023, 9:33 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread I need your electric pressure washer opinions in Off Topic Forum

Necro Thread is from 2004. It was resurrected by a spammer who was removed.

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10-01-2023, 7:39 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Harvey in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have had good interactions with both CS and TS but to be fair, it was only one 'o each...

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10-01-2023, 1:07 PM

Reed Gray replied to a thread Japanese Plane Irons in Neanderthal Haven

Well, the journey continues. The small smoothing plane I got from Woodcraft does function. I did make the sides parallel, which helps a bit. However,...

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10-01-2023, 1:03 PM

Reed Gray replied to a thread On the Feedback of Sharpening Stones in Neanderthal Haven

I have been pondering the ' no need to go beyond 10000 grit' idea. I have found that with the 16000 grit stone, there is no detectable burr left on...

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