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    Last resort

    If pressing the 'mica back down won't work and injecting glue is a bust, there is another possible alternativeYou can rout out a recess in the counter and inlay a square of tile or solid surface...
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    Are you sure, I've been living here for 11 years...

    Are you sure, I've been living here for 11 years (time flies!) and I thought that it was "all y'all".

    I, however, am keeping true to my Central New York heritage and refuse to use anything other...
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    What about codes and permits?

    Are you affected by permits and building codes where you are? At what point in a "remodel" will permits be required? I remember hearing a story (don't know if it is true) about a guy who had a...
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    Laquer thinner and a wire/nylon bristle brush? ...

    Laquer thinner and a wire/nylon bristle brush?

    If it is on there to stay, cover it with a good stain blocking primer - Kilz or the like.

    Glen

    I have also used Shout brand stain removing...
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    I'm going to add my voice to the chourus on the...

    I'm going to add my voice to the chourus on the TS extension side. When I was living in a town house I built the Router Table from Shop Notes issue 1. It lived in the living room for several months...
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    I'm not sure I'm going to be much help,but I...

    I'm not sure I'm going to be much help,but I don't think that the KERNEL32.DLL problem was casued by Norton or trying to uninstall it. When I was running ME, I had that problem at least 3 different...
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    Poll: I vote for snug

    I go with snug, maybe a 1/4 turn with the wrench past finger tight.




    I'm not sure where finger tight starts, but if you don't get it far engouh it can be exciting! I was once using a saw in...
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    Try it on other wood

    I'm far from a handplane expert, but once you ge the plane set to where you think it should be, try to joint one edge of 3/4" stock. Rather than trying to smooth a 3" block to get your technique. ...
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    firewall

    My guess is you need to tweak your firewall settings. I had similar problems when I went to cable modem (ZOOM!) I installed Zone Alarm Pro. Whenever I have problems with something not working, my...
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    Anchorseal

    Tom,

    Others have refered to Anchorseal, but not really suggested it. The web site: https://www.uccoatings.com/prod_anchorseal.php shows several applications. If you call the phone number listed...
  11. Thread: Early bowl

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    forgot a profile view

    Whups, one of those was supposed to be a profile - this one should do it.
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    Early bowl

    I got a Jet Mini lathe last year and have been tinkering around with it for a while. I did some turning in high school, but this is the first bowl I have completed with the mini. I got lots of...
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    Look it over, if it looks like it is constructed...

    Look it over, if it looks like it is constructed well and isn't OBVIOUSLY junk, buy two, use the one and keep the other as a spare. Then if it goes dead on a long holiday weekend, yopu can replace...
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    I looked at the retrofit, but if I recall...

    I looked at the retrofit, but if I recall correctly, it was pricey. Like over $200, and they were having availability issues. I looked over Bill Petz's info and went to Wynn Environmental and...
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    Re: Cheap alternative

    I'll be the first to admit that my handplaning skills are not real good. But let me caution you on that handplane advise. I trimed some plywood bookshelves with oak and had a TERRIBLE time with the...
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    Lamp oil

    Lamp oil is less volaitle and stinks less than mineral spirits and some of the other solvents. Getting it good and cold will really help chip off the worst of it though. An electronics supply house...
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    order the issue

    Be carefull with the plans now site, they will charge you $9.50 for the plans, but you can order WoodSmith #109 for about $5. Shipping may affect the final price depending on hardcopy or download.
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    speed -vs- horsepower

    Jerry,

    I'm far from an expert but I think the benefit of a lower powered motor in "reducing" kickback is the bog down point.

    Indeed the RPM of the blade should be identical for each different...
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    Dust collector gloat/question

    A neighbor buddy of mine runs his own business. The two of us hang out together a lot and help each other out on most every home improvement project that either of us do. I occasionally help him...
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    It may change, but only becuase we make it happen

    I'm glad to hear that mfg's are calling and talking to Bill. That makes me more optimistic.

    Look at Bandsaws, almost every review that I have seen for a new BS says - "dust collection is...
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    DW625 plunge bar?

    What plunge bar are you talking about? Doing a search on Amazon, I see a fine depth adjuster that I already have. Is this plunge bar only for a wood rat system using a 625? :confused:

    Glen
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    Can I guess?

    I'm no expert, and I'm still using a shop vac to suck the dust off the floor, but I'll take a guess.

    Horsepower don't make a differnce, the important number is impeller diameter. In other words,...
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    I'm with Rob

    First post here, been lurking since the Pond drained. (though I didn't post much there either.)

    I miss the good old winters. I remember standing in the front room of our house and looking out at...
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