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    Try Plan B

    Plan B is having a large stock of your favorite lumber. When you need a certain piece just go to the stack and get a piece that is just about the right size.
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    Break off a little edge piece that won't stay on...

    Break off a little edge piece that won't stay on through machining. Sand it smooth and then put a few stains and finishes on to get an idea of what you have.
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    Nice gag. Wish I had done it.

    Nice gag. Wish I had done it.
  4. Any quality blade without a bent tooth will work;...

    Any quality blade without a bent tooth will work; glue fills the gaps. The trick is getting a good 45 degree angle. I always cut some scrap wood for a simple square to fine tune the angle. Put a...
  5. I'd start by watching some online videos. Then...

    I'd start by watching some online videos. Then I would check out some of the web sites that offer plans. Next I would look at some kits. Then it is decision time for style, size and materials. ...
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    Delta

    Simple question: has Delta lost its mojo? :confused:
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    Sears is going the way of the passenger pigeon. ...

    Sears is going the way of the passenger pigeon. It will be gone by next Christmas. You bought a worn out tool and want Sears to make it good. Talk to the guy that sold it do you.
  8. I've done several of these. I make the top...

    I've done several of these. I make the top first. After the top section is glued and set I make the end pieces to fit.
    Then I make the bottom to fit. Then I go at the top with a plane and a best...
  9. If it were me I would spend some time online...

    If it were me I would spend some time online window shopping. Figure out what you want to make and the tools you will need. Then figure out the cost of each item.
    Consider price and versatility. ...
  10. Drywall is easy if you do it right. Get some...

    Drywall is easy if you do it right. Get some fiberglass tape, joint compound and a blue drywall knife. This takes three steps to do a decent job. Then do a bit of sanding. Use A product called...
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    My solution

    If it were me I would go at it with a belt sander. I dislike the look of live edge with 90 degree ends. If you want to keep the darker edge consistent use a bit of stain or dye.:)
  12. Thread: Toys

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    Toys

    I have a friend who is sending his daughter off to a very poor country to be a missionary. The kids there have only mud and sticks to play with so I thought I would make some simple toys. I didn't...
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    Blanket Chest

    I wanted to make a blanket chest out of some walnut that I salvaged. Two drawers in the bottom would be nice, but how do I personalize it? I carved out a northern pike to put on the front. I mad...
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    New Toys

    I made a dozen toy trucks to give as gifts on our next vacation. The wheels are cut from one inch dowels with 1/4" axles. They are spray painted with Rust-oleum.
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    Moving Sand Picture

    I was in a gift shop last week and saw some moving sand pictures; when you flip it the sand runs down between two pieces of glass. The wood frames were totally cheap. I'd like to make one if I...
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    Classroom Project

    I wanted to make something for a class of kids at a local school. I cut them out of 1/4" wood on my scroll saw and then lightly sanded them. They are about 3" tall. Next I drilled a small hole at...
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    Card scraper.
  18. Try Krud Kutter.

    Try Krud Kutter.
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    Wally the Walleye

    I have never done a walleye; they are great to eat but boring to catch.:cool: This one is 14" long, the best eating size. Its made of walnut and maple with a clear varnish finish.:)
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    Nothing like a small truck

    316970I wanted to make some gifts for our next travel trip. These little trucks are 3.5 inches long. They are made out of maple and cherry. The axles are 1/4 cherry dowels. Yes, I spray painted...
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    What Happened ?

    I started out planning to make a walnut box and a maple box. Wanted to go for the box joint look. I got everything cut and sanded and was ready to start assembly. Guess I got a bit mixed up when I...
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    Frames

    312952I had this piece of oak that had all this wiggly grain. So I made two desktop picture frames. They are child safe with plastic instead of glass and dowels instead of nails or screws. They...
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    Race Cars

    I made a set of three race cars for 2 to 4 year olds. The wheels and axels are oak and the bodies are walnut. The paint is Rustoleum. They are 9" long.
    Child safe and unbreakable were prime...
  24. I often cover my table saw table with wax paper. ...

    I often cover my table saw table with wax paper. Its flat and about 2 x 3 feet. For larger projects I can put 2 straight 2x4s on top of the table saw and glue up a storm. For even larger jobs I...
  25. Grain, Grain and more Grain. Use a straight...

    Grain, Grain and more Grain. Use a straight grain or they will snap apart at the oarlocks. Just because popular is free does not make it a good choice. How heavy is the boat? Light boat means...
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