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I do not loan out loan out woodworking, machinist, mechanics, or power tools - nor do I borrow them.
That said, I have loaned out and borrowed bicycle tools such as installation / removal tools for...

Chuck,

I would love to see photos of your Hammond Glider. You are very lucky!

Regards,

Phil

My "go to" for the bench and other shop things:
1 part BLO
2 part mineral spirits
3 part oil based poly

It is easy to apply and does the job.

Phil

George,

A simple way to reduce dowel diameter is squeeze it with pliers or in a vise. Squeeze evenly all the way around so that it does not go too oval. Check the fit, however, while doing this...

Joel,



You can find one here. As I remember this is where mine came from. ...

I orient joints for maximum stiffness / rigidity or the ability to resist bending.
The good thing about floating tenons is the oval mortise. The oval has a much lower Kt (stress concentration) than...

When I needed to move my 3,500 lb lathe this is the truck and forklift that was used. It was very easy to the point that it was a drama-less event.
Do not bother with a lift gate truck.

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I have been happy with Chippewa un-insulated boots. I think the models are Paladin and Baldor. They make many different styles / types, however, no zippers to my knowledge.

PCG

This is how I hang the large hand screws.

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PCG

Who knows what previous owners may have used. It could be anything.
I would remove the C-clip, don’t drop any bearings, and clean it up.
Since the bearing speed is so low the lubricant is not...

It is threaded on.
Find a punch that fits as closely as possible in the oil hole and hold the head and turn the pad counter clockwise.

Phil

Do it the old fashion way, cut the tree in February and air dry the slices. DAMHIK

Phil

If one has a lot of face frames to make a Domino seems ideal.
I have a Hoffman doweler mostly for face frames and other situations which need accurate alignment and the Domino does the same thing as...

This is what I did on a trestle table that is currently WIP.
These clips are cherry and engage in slots that were made with a biscuit joiner.
The clips can be loosened and pivoted away to remove...

Another way is to counter-bore the jaw material for rare earth magnets and glue them into the c-bores. Epoxy or CA can be used. I like CA because it’s quick.

Phil

This is what I have. A Walker - Turner (4" stroke) radial drill.
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I had been looking about 5 years for one of these that was within a five hour drive from me. This was on CL near...

The table is somewhat deceptive due to the perspective from the cell phone camera.
The top is 30" wide and my 6'4" sons legs don't come close to touching the stretcher.

Phil

For what it's worth, I also use a Wood Slicer 1/2" sometimes. It is 0.022" thick. It requires little force to get the correct tension and cuts well.
Caveat: I have found the Wood Slicer blades to...

I have been using a Lenox Woodmaster-C, 1" x 2 TPI, for thick cuts and a Lenox Flex Back, 3/4" x 4 TPI, for thin material. They both work very well.
Certainty a CT would be better, but it's more...

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This is with the top attached.
There are three cleats on each leg to hold the top in place. The cleats allow seasonal movement.

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Phil

Tony,

There are many variations on the trestle design.
This is one that I am making at this instant. I now have the top on and will be adding a two-way drawer.
The design is on the Fine...

Mike,

Nice restoration!
W-T drill press' are fun to rebuild and work great when done.

Regards,

Phil

A Good Bench Ruined!
The only good thing there is the Emmert vice.

Phil

I have good luck with BandSawBladesDirect.com

Phil

I like drilling holes.
So I'll go with my drill press.


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Second place is the lathe.

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