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  1. Thread: Bench seat

    by Ken Parris
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    I have built several Windors chair seats. And...

    I have built several Windors chair seats. And one thing that hasn't been mentioned is that the low point of the seat is not at the center. but is more like three quarters of the distance from the...
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    You certainly have inspired a world of good...

    You certainly have inspired a world of good information. I wish I had had all this when I built my Roubo.

    First lets deal with the blessing. "Bless you my son, you are forgiven". Just a...
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    I appear to way south of you guys and have...

    I appear to way south of you guys and have problems with PPB. So will follow you lead plus treat for beetles. Thanks gentlemen.

    Ken
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    Air drying ash

    I have acquired a 24 inch ash log that I intend to have sawed to two inch slabs. How well does this wood react/behave to air drying?

    Ken
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    Chris as you have said it makes sense and John...

    Chris as you have said it makes sense and John and Malcolm are both correct. I managed an engineering department for several years. We manufactured industrial plants that had dust collectors...
  6. Which model of the Dylos are you guys getting?

    Which model of the Dylos are you guys getting?
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    Travel to Northern Ireland

    This weekend we are traveling to Northern Ireland for a week vacation. We will be staying in the Larne area, does anyone have any advice of interesting woodworking things to do in the area. Thanks...
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    We are about an hour from Crossville, timing is...

    We are about an hour from Crossville, timing is everything. The first weekend of August, you could find a lot of things, that is the Worlds Longest Yardsale and Crossville is a hot spot. Other...
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    Woodworking Training Guideline

    A couple years ago I was ask by a local couple to teach their three sons woodworking. I have been flying by the seat of my pants for over a year and they have made several projects and learned use...
  10. My wife and I were born and raised in Chatta. I...

    My wife and I were born and raised in Chatta. I usually bought green material from bandsaw mills and air dried. However, after I retired I took a fab job from a local firm that they couldn't...
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    Dewalt batteries

    I recently came into several Dewalt battery handtools from a friend that closed his sign business. All excellent except one of the batteries and three others don't hold a charge very well. I...
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    Meant to add, don't let me stop you guys, keep...

    Meant to add, don't let me stop you guys, keep the information and opinions coming.

    Ken
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    Here, when you ask the question, you get a lot of...

    Here, when you ask the question, you get a lot of good answers. Thanks everyone very informative and appreciated. This wood is obviousiy very wet so cannot be heated until it loses a lot of...
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    Powder Post Beetle Prevention

    Saturday I had three poplar logs cut into seat material for Windsor chairs. I need a simple formula for using borax to prevent powder post beetles. Can anyone help me. Thanks in advance.

    Ken
  15. Guess I am not your answer, your a long way from...

    Guess I am not your answer, your a long way from East Tennessee. But a lot of guys near you, let see who shows up.

    Ken
  16. If you could share your location with us, maybe...

    If you could share your location with us, maybe someone is close enough to pass along advice. Woodworkers love to share their experiences.

    Ken
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    Derek, I need one that makes straight tenons for...

    Derek, I need one that makes straight tenons for the spindles.

    Ken
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    Tenon Maker Plans

    Anyone know where I might find plans for tenon makers. I need one for straight tenons for Windsor chairs. Thanks for any help.

    Ken
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    First I would like to thank all of you for taking...

    First I would like to thank all of you for taking time to respond. Having used wood heat in the shop for about twelve years I have worked out a lot of the problems with wood heat. As mentioned I...
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    Types of shop heat

    I have not been able to find this information anywhere, so I am asking here. I need to decide what to use for heat in my shop. And am looking at the following options.

    I have firewood available...
  21. Thread: Vise Advise

    by Ken Parris
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    Caleb, I built a Roubo bench back in 2006 and...

    Caleb, I built a Roubo bench back in 2006 and faced the decision you have now. At the time LN didn't have the twin screw and I purchased the Veritas vise. I used this vise as my end vise and have...
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    When we moved to our current home, it had no...

    When we moved to our current home, it had no place for a woodshop or garage. We added the shop and a two car garage. Because of the configuration of the house and lot I had to rotate the addition. ...
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    I had a similar problem. I bought a 3 1/2" inch...

    I had a similar problem. I bought a 3 1/2" inch thickness and had it split on the bandsaw mill. By the time I got it home there was a one inch gap between the two boards. Mine was wetter on the...
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    Garrett Hack's "The Handplane Book" comes the...

    Garrett Hack's "The Handplane Book" comes the closest that I have seen. Look at page 96, it gives length, blade width, and weight. As well as how each plane is used. Bedding angle on the Stanley...
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    Matthew, I started as a draftsman trainee in 1959...

    Matthew, I started as a draftsman trainee in 1959 and worked at that for about fifteen years. Then changed to a supervisor position with about fifteen draftsman working for me. Drafting is easy,...
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