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    My father made a 5 foot round table when I was a...

    My father made a 5 foot round table when I was a kid. With 7 of us around the table we needed the space. I think his first addition to it was a large lazy susan. Sure made things easier for the...
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    I have one also. Fun to use and a really clever...

    I have one also. Fun to use and a really clever design in it's simplicity.
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    This was my first chance to get to Handworks. It...

    This was my first chance to get to Handworks. It was incredible. Quite a drive from the low country of SC, but we missed the hurricane at home and had a great time at the show. I've been wanting a...
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    Interbuild hardwax finish for desk?

    I've made a couple of Jefferson Writing desks for my granddaughters and I'm getting to the finishing stage. Interbuild Hardwax seems to be a good option but I've never used a hardwax finish before. ...
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    My son-in-law taught my 8 year old granddaughter...

    My son-in-law taught my 8 year old granddaughter to weld. She loves it and can't wait for their next project. My daughter cut down a set of welding leathers for her. My granddaughter is 9 now and...
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    I'd use 1x2 or 3 cleats and paint them to match...

    I'd use 1x2 or 3 cleats and paint them to match the walls and cabinets. You could miter cut the front edges of the cleats on the cabinets to help the look.
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    I made my shooting board after watching Paul...

    I made my shooting board after watching Paul Sellers video. No need for a shop full of electron eaters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ypbvcxb-8M
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    I had a rattle snake in my shop once few years...

    I had a rattle snake in my shop once few years ago. We get them around the house two or three times a year. Snake stick and a sharp shovel come in handy. Tough to get the wife to leave the bull...
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    From what I can see in your pictures, looks to be...

    From what I can see in your pictures, looks to be a Type 8 or 9. You can refine this by looking at: https://www.timetestedtools.net/2019/02/19/roger-k-smiths-stanley-transitional-type-study/
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    If I had gotten that from my dad, I would leave...

    If I had gotten that from my dad, I would leave it as it is. Give it a good sharpening and put it to work. While you may have lost the tip of the tote, it is still a usable tool as it is. From the...
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    I inherited a large number of triangular and...

    I inherited a large number of triangular and files. They were old, rusty and dull, but they make great tools. I have one just like the one you have. Smaller ones make great birdcage awls. I even...
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    When I want the BLO look with protection, I start...

    When I want the BLO look with protection, I start with a coat of BLO/Mineral Spirits/oil based poly, 1/3 of each. Once that has cured, I'll top coat with a 50/50 wipe on blend of MS/Poly. Usually...
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    Don't finish the insides of the drawers, the...

    Don't finish the insides of the drawers, the smell will never go away. If you feel you must finish the drawers, use a thinned coat of shellac and leave the drawers to air out for a week or more.
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    If it were in my house and had legacy, I would...

    If it were in my house and had legacy, I would give it a gentle cleaning and be done with it. BTW, we have a White treadle machine from around 1915. We spent an hour or so cleaning all the moving...
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    I must have 5 or 6 of the gray handled #2...

    I must have 5 or 6 of the gray handled #2 Phillips HF screwdrivers floating around. They work great and are as good or better than my 30 year old Craftsman screwdrivers. For $10 you can't go wrong.
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    An impressive inheritance. I have a few tool from...

    An impressive inheritance. I have a few tool from my grandfather and think of him every time I see them or use them. Am I a little nuts for getting sentimental over a crow bar?

    My daughter gave...
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    Getting old ain't for wimps.

    Getting old ain't for wimps.
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    I use an Echo Show in the shop. Usually playing...

    I use an Echo Show in the shop. Usually playing the local NPR station or the Amazon Led Zeppelin station. Wife has another Echo Show in the Kitchen and uses the announcement feature to call me in...
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    I must admit that I have hoarder tendencies, but...

    I must admit that I have hoarder tendencies, but we are getting ready for a cross country move later this year. Movers charge by the pound, so I've been slowly working my way though my stuff with...
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    Next up should be a sharpening system. Then some layout tools. Start building things. When I started, every project required a new tool.
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    Amazon has all kinds of SS rod for way less than...

    Amazon has all kinds of SS rod for way less than your pull. Make your own pins.
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    Crocs. Cheap enough to be disposable, but I have...

    Crocs. Cheap enough to be disposable, but I have a summer and winter pair that have lasted for about 2 years now. Very comfortable.
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    I have a bench that came out of a GM Pattern...

    I have a bench that came out of a GM Pattern Makers shop. It is topped with hardboard, coated with shellac and has been in my shop for over 20 years. It may be getting time to replace it, but it's...
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    When my daughter bought her first house, I got...

    When my daughter bought her first house, I got here a set of "around the house" tools. Mainly so she didn't "borrow" mine. I did include a cordless drill.
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    In my house, it is either AllClad or cast iron.

    In my house, it is either AllClad or cast iron.
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