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I have a set of tree stump slabs that I am trying to finish, and I ended up with blushing in the polyurethane. You can see the dull patches near the center. Is there anyway to fix this...
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Hi,
I have a set of tree stump slabs that I am trying to finish, and I ended up with blushing in the polyurethane. You can see the dull patches near the center. Is there anyway to fix this...
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I am making two stump coffee tables for a friend. I am a little behind schedule, so I opted for what I thought would be a simple finish with minwax satin poly (fast drying). First coat went...
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A friend has asked that I build a Morris chair for her this year. She was looking at wood samples in my garage, and really gravitated to the dark figured stuff, specifically a piece of...
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This is cross-posted in the boat building forum. My father recently acquired a fiberglass hull fishing boat, that needs some serious internal work as everything has rotted (new decks,...
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My father recently acquired a fiberglass hull fishing boat, that needs some serious internal work as everything has rotted (new decks, platforms, etc). I am looking for other...
How have you guys insulated your garage doors? i know this is an area, which I could probably make a big improvement. Did you just take fiberglass insulation and attach or did you use the Styrofoam...
I thought about that, but I found some embossed felt that I wanted to use. That may be gilding the lily a bit, though.
-Chris
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I am starting some quick box builds (small decorative boxes for Xmas gifts). The boxes will be made with splined miters, the bottoms and lids will be 1/4" panels trapped in groves on all...
Just out of curiosity, what's the avg cost of a split heat pump? I have not considered those before.
Thanks!
Chris
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the responses. Just a few clarifications:
-The garage is insulated and has finished drywall. Two walls are interior, 1 exterior (plus the door). There is a bedroom over...
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My shop is in an attached, 2-car garage, about 20'x20', with a single double wide overhead door, and 1 entrance to my house.The ceilings are 8' in most places, and 9' near the door.I am a bit...
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I have a few extra dollars and am interested in a LV plow plane or skew plane. My immediate upcoming projects are some small boxes for xmas gifts, and starting a big liquor cabinet...
I would also be nervous about whatever top coat I use causing the ink to run/smear. Definitely test that out....
Good luck!
Chris
I just bought my first Auriou rasp. After using it a couple of times on a project, I can't wait to by a second. I ordered from Lie-Nielsen.
Good luck!
-Chris
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I searched around the Klingspors site, as I have always wanted to try some of their sandpaper (people seem to really like it), but had no luck. I'll check again.
Jim, I found exactly...
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I have a Delta B.O.S.S spindle sander that uses sleeves 4.5" long. I am trying to find a set of sleeves (3", 2", 1.5" diameters) in a 50 grit or close. I have not had much luck finding that...
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I just stripped an old china cabinet, used a water based stain, and finished with an oil based polyurethane. This will piece will hold stacks of plates, wine glasses, etc. I am concerned...
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Chris
Please add me as well.
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Chris
Please add me as well.
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Please add me as well.
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Chris
I'm in.
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Chris
Hi Alan,
Thanks for posting the pics with the lock miter. The finished product looks great. How easily can this be done on a standard router table? My understanding is that keeping the panels...
I use Google SketchUp for my drawings. There is a a free plug in called cutlist out there. It will do sheet goods and lumber. I just built 4 base cabs with bookshelves on top, and all the...
Hi Everyone,
A friend of mine asked if I could help building a TV console similar to the pic below. He wants to use walnut plywood, but miter the corners to get a more seamless look. I am...