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    The main advantage of fast food these days isn't...

    The main advantage of fast food these days isn't because they are fast and certainly not because they taste good but because they are convenient. The calory count of a burger and fries at "Speedy...
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    You're not alone. I just got back into it a few...

    You're not alone. I just got back into it a few days ago after two years. We moved back to the North to be around family so someone can look after my sons after, well just after. We are in a condo...
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    Joist tape is new to me. Haven't built a deck in...

    Joist tape is new to me. Haven't built a deck in nearly 30 years. What's it's purpose?
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    Speaking of thumb drives - what is a good way to...

    Speaking of thumb drives - what is a good way to label those little buggers? I have several but they are too small to label so I have to insert each one until I find what I want.
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    Can't be sure today but about 30 years ago it was...

    Can't be sure today but about 30 years ago it was brine water so it wouldn't freeze in the winter.
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    A lot of the dowels found at hardware stores seem...

    A lot of the dowels found at hardware stores seem to be metric. I've started drilling a hole in a small piece of scrap and taking it with me to the store to ensure the dowel fits properly.
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    Thanks Jim. That's a good start.

    Thanks Jim. That's a good start.
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    While not rust morsels I did find two morsels on...

    While not rust morsels I did find two morsels on this thread that may be beneficial to me. Stjamestoolco.com and woodya.com are two that I had never heard of. I realized that over the years I have...
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    I have an older 6 inch delta jointer that has...

    I have an older 6 inch delta jointer that has been professionally moved twice in the last two years. I didn't watch either move but can guess how handy those wings are to the movers. I haven't used...
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    $615 bucks. What a deal.

    $615 bucks. What a deal.
  11. You may not be limited to a 9" or less blade...

    You may not be limited to a 9" or less blade depending on your saw. I used to have an 8" Craftsman saw that I used a 10" blade on for years as did my Dad before me. You might stick a cheap 10...
  12. I have replaced the on/off switch on my Harbor...

    I have replaced the on/off switch on my Harbor Freight DC twice in the nearly 20 years I've owned it. Both times I ordered it from HF. It's been awhile, maybe they stopped providing parts.
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    When I was visiting a boat building exhibit in...

    When I was visiting a boat building exhibit in Beaufort,NC I noticed they had a model building shop on the second floor balcony. The guy in there was using the smallest table saw I had ever seen. ...
  14. Thanks all. I've decided to go with the purple...

    Thanks all. I've decided to go with the purple pad (primarily because that's all I have) and wax. The small rust spots were surface only so the saw top feels nice and smooth and looks like a war...
  15. rust stain remediation on my table saw

    My table saw has been living unused in a garage for two years and developed several small rust spots and stains that I would like to remove now that I'm in a position to use it. I read in a local...
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    You might consider making your own jig. Search...

    You might consider making your own jig. Search YouTube for many examples. I made the one Izzy Swan posted. It was quick and easy to make and worked fine the one time I used it.. I also notice one...
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    I have had essential tremor for at least 30 years...

    I have had essential tremor for at least 30 years making woodworking an exciting challenge. I was first diagnosed by a family doctor. He asked me if a glass of wine made it go away and when I...
  18. Klingspor is in Cary and carries an assortment of...

    Klingspor is in Cary and carries an assortment of lumber and plywood but not in any great quantities. They are basically a woodworking store. Capital lumber is pretty much strictly a lumber yard and...
  19. I bought a 12" by 4ft piece of melamine shelving...

    I bought a 12" by 4ft piece of melamine shelving and screwed a cleat to the bottom. Works great and is easy to clean. I have DW734.
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    To you hams out there, the International Space...

    To you hams out there, the International Space Station has a ham rig but I have forgotten call signs etc. Should be available on the internet. Don't know if they still do QSL cards anymore but if...
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    I had a 3G flip phone through AT@T for years. ...

    I had a 3G flip phone through AT@T for years. They kept threatening me that my phone won't work with 5G which of course I totally ignored. Eventually they sent me a 5G flip phone at no cost which I...
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    I recently moved to Michigan and when I got my...

    I recently moved to Michigan and when I got my new drivers license it came with an RFID sleeve which I immediately threw away not knowing what it was. My wife got hers a few days later and cleverly...
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    A little over two years and I'll join you.

    A little over two years and I'll join you.
  24. Thanks for the offer.

    Thanks for the offer.
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    Just saw the Webb photo of the impact on Twitter....

    Just saw the Webb photo of the impact on Twitter. It was a photo and I'm looking forward to video of some sort. Amazing accomplishment.
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