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Naughty ole Granddad! :)

They came out well. I like poplar and often use it. Looks like a fun project.
It's an interesting touch to have the grain on the seat running left to right. I haven't seen that before.

I'd sharpen it up and test it. See how it feels. It looks "smoother size" so I'd see how fine a shaving it can pull. See how well the iron holds an edge. See how it feels in the hand. If all that...

Bill,
Weathertech sells very nice flexible rubber floormats. They are not cheap, but they will fit perfectly. Their website was acting up and I couldnt search for your Ranger. But here is a link.
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I can't imagine why this kid didn't score 100%

Hi Tom. Go to the top of this page. There is a gray-blue line/banner with a series of buttons. Find and click on the one that says "Donate" in gold letters. The options are shown there.
Fred

Beautiful, and I love the piano finish.

Those look great in your gorgeous shop!

I'd do as Andy suggests.

John,
It's a nice accessory, well executed. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Fred

Good stuff Bruce. Thank you!

Well said Jacques.

Yup. Must have forgotten that thread. Thank you.

I dont do enough to warrant buying high end euro-tools, but that's just me. But what caught my attention was that this looks like a third...

I saw an ad for this in FWW and went looking for more info. I thought it was interesting and wanted to share, for those who might not be aware. Link

The system allows you to quickly reset and get...

Now that's a thing of beauty! Looks like it belongs in Derek's shop!

That's lovely!

Thank you!

None here Michael.

+1. Some sightings are most likely classified aircraft, etc as you suggest.

With that said, it seems unlikely to me that we are the only intelligent life in the universe. I mean, the universe is...

So far, so good Richard, but I sure appreciate the warning. Thank you!

Around here you get that kind of bid when the contractor doesnt want the job but still feels like he needs to respond to the customer's request for a price. I dont know if it's like that anywhere...

Another beautiful piece! Congratulations!

Don't laugh, but Harbor Freight still sells its 34706 Lathe. It appears to be a close copy of the JET JWL1236. Used to sell for around $300 but it's gone up to $450 in the last couple years. I have...

Appreciate the chance to see your "build up". Hope you'll continue to post pics as this project continues toward completion. I always wondered how you achieved some of the finished designs you have...

For folks unfamiliar, Tom's bench hardware gets rave reviews from folks here who have bought it.