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Thanks, I’ve gone to very thin coats and wiping immediately with cotton cloths it’s working fine now.
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Has anyone had this problem?
I was using minwax gel stain, applying and removing with cotton cloth. All was well no problems. I switched to a microfiber rag from HD and the stain got very sticky as...

I painted the cabinets in my kitchen a few years ago. Used benjamin moore with some flotrol and a good quality brush. Not milk paint but it came out nice and has held up very well. 3 kids and a dog...

Thanks, I'm close to the ny/nj border. I will check them out was also considering ml condon in white plains.

Thanks guys. I think it makes more sense to go with the mahogany and stop being a cheap a**. Anyone have good source?

Adam

My wife wants me to make a sideboard cabinet for the dinning room. She would like a mahogany finish. I don't really want to spend for mahogany. Is there something less expensive that can be stained...

Go for the gun. It speeds things up and unless you swing a hammer regularly your hands & forearms will thank you.

Adam

HF nail guns are inexpensive and get great reviews. I bought their framing nailer recently. I have used it only once so far and it works well. I only have an occasional need for a framing nailer...

I think it's too nice to use.

Adam

That's hard to say. My idea of satin may not be the same as yours. I was looking for a finish that didn't look built up and had a slight sheen. Thats what I got. You might want to try it on a...

I just used arm r seal satin for the first time and was very impressed. Goes on easy and looks beautiful.

Adam

I had the same situation a few years ago. Rather than try to duplicate the pattern in the door I made doors with a frosted glass panel. Just an idea.

Adam

Mark,

Thanks for the reply. I'm sure my repairs won't satisfy a purist, I just want the repairs to go unnoticed when I am done. The chairs will be daily users in my kitchen:).

Nice to hear...

Thanks guys,

After looking the chairs over they will have to come apart at least partially.
I have ordered some brad point bits, also some chair glue just in case.

There are numerous nails...

Mike,

Thanks for the info. I did not know that, I had assumed that they were either straight or tapered.

I'm thinking I might use an injectable glue made for chairs from lee valley. Need to...

Thanks Darnell, I'm a little afraid to drill; too much chance of creating a mess. I was considering a little heat and attempting to tap the dowels out.

Hello,

I just purchased some old arts and crafts style chairs. Previous owner dates them to early 1900's. They need some repairs that will require some disassembly. The mortise & tenon joints...

head over to http:// owwm.org and http:// owwm.com all the info you will probably ever need.
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I have a few WT machines, no tables...

I did something similar to the glass & magnets. I sank a magnet flush with a piece of 3/4 mdf, covered it with blue tape. Wish I thought of putting a magnet on the back end but holding by hand...

Thanks for the advice guys.

Adam

Hello,

I have 2 window boxes that I made from Redwood. I would like to finish them with something that will keep it from weathering. Any suggestions on what I can use?

Thanks
Adam

Dean,

Thanks for the info. The saw is nice, I just picked up 2 weeks ago. I disassembled & cleaned the working parts, put on a new blade & tires. I haven't used it yet other than some test cuts...

Dean,

I have the same saw, the previous owner changed the bearings just before I bought it. My wheels can be taken off by hand after removing the bolts.

Is that the original miter gauge? I...

I don't know which issue was causing my problem, I think I had a few problems going on at once. I incorporated all the suggestions, ran a test cut, made some adjustments to the jig & bit depth. Ran...

Thank you all for the advice. My dovetails while not perfect are now acceptable and consistent.

Thanks Again!
Adam