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    Jeff — Glad you won something especially so close...

    Jeff — Glad you won something especially so close to you! I thought about sending you a text as I was passing through but had to get back home. The wildfire smoke was crazy on Friday was nuts.
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    Ditto … the bidding got ridiculous. Not sure I...

    Ditto … the bidding got ridiculous. Not sure I will participate in another auction if they are all like that.
  3. Bob — I just want to make sure we understand how...

    Bob — I just want to make sure we understand how you are using the plywood … I typically only used the prefinished plywood for the carcass (sides, bottom, back) and make the face frame from solid...
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    I did use Chris Pye’s font (which you can...

    I did use Chris Pye’s font (which you can download online) and a combination of double bevel chisels, fishtail chisels, and various gouges. I’m terrible with a chip carving knife and I find them...
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    Letter Carving — Easier than I expected

    I am not an experienced wood carver and this is my first attempt at letter carving. I was pleasantly surprised at how straightforward the process is. I got a used copy of Chris Pye’s book, watched...
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    No, I don’t work for Bain … although I wish I had...

    No, I don’t work for Bain … although I wish I had access to their capital!
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    As someone who has worked in private equity for...

    As someone who has worked in private equity for the last 24 years, I understand the negative comments as most folks are only familiar with the failures and misdeeds by some unscrupulous firms because...
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    Yep, it’s a challenging tool for dust collection....

    Yep, it’s a challenging tool for dust collection. The only bits where it really works well are where the chips are effectively trapped, like using an up cut spiral bit for mortising.
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    Andy — I have only applied Bona NaturalSeal on...

    Andy — I have only applied Bona NaturalSeal on woodworking projects and not on floors or walls, so my experience is not directly applicable. I can tell you that my friend who installs and refinishes...
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    Starbond for me. Lasts “forever” if you store...

    Starbond for me. Lasts “forever” if you store it in the fridge.
  11. Another vote for EM6000 by Target … they recently...

    Another vote for EM6000 by Target … they recently published an article on how to achieve a raw wood look (if that is what you are going for). It essentially involves adding some white tint to the...
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    This is also how I have mine wired. I use the...

    This is also how I have mine wired. I use the mechanical lever disconnect when I leave the shop for the day, and utilize the remote switch when I'm in the shop to put the unit in "standby" mode. ...
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    It's the shutoff switch loop they have built into...

    It's the shutoff switch loop they have built into the unit, which Paul described very well. Really simple to wire up, although I'm sure there is probably a way to actually have a "remote control"...
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    John — I can’t comment on the capacitor...

    John — I can’t comment on the capacitor replacement as I haven’t done that yet, although I should. The noise is definitely noticeable. I have my PP on the lower level of my shop which has an open...
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    Jim’s got you covered on durability. The big...

    Jim’s got you covered on durability. The big issue with cherry is its tendency to “blotch”. Some folks don’t mind it and others really don’t like it. BLO is a great color and grain enhancer for...
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    Yes, I will be sanding after scraping. I’m...

    Yes, I will be sanding after scraping. I’m always nervous about sanding veneer too much as I’ve had issues with sanding through in the past. What grit do you usually start with for removing the...
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    Glue bleed through on veneer

    I recently vacuum pressed some walnut burl veneer panels and got a little glue bleed through on some. Using plastic resin glue. My first thought on removing the bleed through was to use a...
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    Personally, I never wear gloves when operating...

    Personally, I never wear gloves when operating woodworking machinery (I do when moving raw lumber to minimize splinters). If I encounter a situation where I'm concerned about having a good or...
  19. One of my favorite youtube woodworkers. His...

    One of my favorite youtube woodworkers. His bent lamination and sculpting work is really interesting.
  20. Hybrid Approach to the Houndstooth Dovetail

    I'm in the process of building a new Roubo-style workbench and wanted to incorporate the popular houndstooth dovetail joint for attaching the end cap. There are some great videos from Frank Strazza...
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    Joel — I have seen that bench and it’s pretty...

    Joel — I have seen that bench and it’s pretty incredible. Probably a bit overkill for my needs, but may borrow some ideas. I kind of like his half-split, half-not approach to the top, although it...
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    Good to hear that keeping the split-top coplanar...

    Good to hear that keeping the split-top coplanar has not been an issue for many. In Tom’s design he appears to have end caps on both ends and I’m wondering how much the end caps help/contribute to...
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    I am a little surprised about the coplanar...

    I am a little surprised about the coplanar issues. Do folks think that is a major concern with tops made from kiln-dried hardwood in a conditioned space? I would have thought if keeping the two...
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    I have the Veritas table … it’s pretty easy to...

    I have the Veritas table … it’s pretty easy to put the domino on and off the table and get it aligned (i.e., you don’t have to dedicate the machine to just using the table). As others have...
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    I can’t say this is the best way, but I adjust...

    I can’t say this is the best way, but I adjust the tracking as I’m tensioning. Turning the wheel by hand and adding tension, adjust the tracking, add some more tension … just keep repeating until I...
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