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Yesterday, 10:19 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Cordless drill(s) failure in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Makita and/or Milwaukee are the best.

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09-26-2023, 11:58 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread How do I make a dodechahdron?? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No need for apologies to me. Like I said - I was trying to think of a way to say it myself. It's her presentation, she's the one that should be...

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09-25-2023, 6:16 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread How do I make a dodechahdron?? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

+1 I was tring to think of a less direct way to put it - but - yeah..

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09-23-2023, 3:29 PM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Robotic Lawn Mower ? in Off Topic Forum

There was one stolen from our neighbor a couple weeks ago. It was out there just doing its thing & the owners were inside & not paying any attention...

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09-22-2023, 4:18 PM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Looking for a sanding wheel like this in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Lowes & Home Depot sell flap wheel sanders for not a whole lot of money. Use a light touch with one though - - they go through wood like a hot...

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09-20-2023, 10:27 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Any 21 Gauge Nailer fans out there? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Harbor Freight carried 21 ga nailers years ago. Maybe if someone other than HF would carry fasteners in 21 ga I'd give one a try. Hmmm - a...

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09-17-2023, 4:35 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Pin Nails for Crown Molding? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I hope a 1" works as well as it has for the last 6 years... If you're concerned, some glue blocks should put any fears to rest. Crown isn't...

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09-15-2023, 6:01 PM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Recommendations for Dado Blades please in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a Freud Sd 206 - which might explain why I prefer to use a router instead of a dado blade. I also have a Freud box joint blade - which I...

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09-13-2023, 3:02 PM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Woodworking terms that you have coined in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Not mine and only sounds like it might be wood related - - my brother used to refer to what the dog left in the yard on cold mornings as - steam logs.

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09-13-2023, 8:37 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Sep 2023 entry level table saw that doesn't suck? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If you do end up going with the DeWalt - the one with the 10" blade - have a look at the video Tamar made for what she did with her saw:...

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09-12-2023, 2:51 PM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread The centipede is here. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

48" X 72" That's roughly the size of the cutting table I made out of 2x4's.

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09-12-2023, 1:02 PM

Rich Engelhardt started a thread The centipede is here. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Ok - now what? My primary use for this is going to be as a cutting platform for sheet goods. Is anyone else using one for that? If so, what...

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09-12-2023, 11:35 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Sep 2023 entry level table saw that doesn't suck? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Finding a decent affordable used table saw - in Fairbanks Alaska - within this coming week - is going to take a lot of luck. Here's the used saws...

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09-12-2023, 11:01 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Decluttering is hard to do in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My plan is to die and let someone else sort through the mountain of junk in my realm... It should keep them busy for a good long while. I'll just...

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09-12-2023, 8:05 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Help with cuts in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a "rabbit ear" 12 gauge Rossi coach gun. It should throw a 12" pattern w/both barrels from about 10 feet away - give or take. Clean it...

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09-10-2023, 6:41 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Dowell Sleeves? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Would Con-duit?

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09-10-2023, 6:32 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Stupid question Dogs & Tomatoes in Off Topic Forum

Our Treeing Walker/Collie/Great Pyrenees mix eats Habaneros and other assorted hot sauces that make humans wince so,,,I put nothing past what a pooch...

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09-07-2023, 8:48 PM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread What is your least favorite furniture design trend? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Furniture in my house doesn't have bark on it.

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09-05-2023, 1:18 PM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Finally getting started! in WorkShops

The framing is all done and it's time for the work top. When they built our house, they screwed up the kitchen counters. Neither my wife or I had...

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09-05-2023, 1:01 PM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Building a corner desk out of Oak? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've used that Menards plywood before. It's ok, but, as Jim pointed out - it isn't real attractive.

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09-02-2023, 11:17 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Screw Size Usage? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Normally I use #4 for anything under 1/2" - #6 for anything 1/2" to 3/4" - #8 for anything 3/4" to 1 1/2" - #6 for hanging anything on a wall and #9...

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09-02-2023, 10:39 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Viasat Question in Off Topic Forum

https://www.reddit.com/r/Viasat/comments/k9javp/customer_forums/ https://forum.viasat.com/ Just a couple of forums like this one where you...

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09-02-2023, 8:43 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Dining table woods? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My wife likes red oak...... I love cherry. Our old house had cherry kitchen cabinets. I have a stock of red oak waiting for my shop to get set up.

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