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  1. Fitting a square into a parallelagram is not...

    Fitting a square into a parallelagram is not going to work. The easiest may be cutting a tapered board to fasten to the front of the drawer and then mount the false front.
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    Jim has it right. You have to make the conditions...

    Jim has it right. You have to make the conditions unfavorable for mold growth. That means air flow and lower humidity. It doesn't mean keeping it damp and warm and throw chemicals on it. You are...
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    Some polyurethanes will be too soft and not...

    Some polyurethanes will be too soft and not polish well. There is a distinct difference between dry and cured. Cured when the temperatures are cooler could mean waiting a month before buffing....
  4. If you cut it thick and plan to resaw, drying...

    If you cut it thick and plan to resaw, drying time will double. If you let it dry in log form, you could loose 4" on each end to cracking. I don't know what kind of bugs you have around you, but in...
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    Machinery skates is a tried and true method. But...

    Machinery skates is a tried and true method. But there are more and more electric powered equipment that is available for rent. I used a powered stair climber dolly that was a wonderful machine. Our...
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    I've never seen a pressure treated board, kiln...

    I've never seen a pressure treated board, kiln dried or not, remain straight enough for making windows. Just how much cheaper are DIY? Weatherstripping sure will be a challenge.
  7. A track saw would be the tool you need.

    A track saw would be the tool you need.
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    8/4 white oak is incredibly hard to dry. Cupping...

    8/4 white oak is incredibly hard to dry. Cupping is no surprise to me.
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    Days of cheap shipping are long gone.

    Days of cheap shipping are long gone.
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    I replaced the switch on mine with a double throw...

    I replaced the switch on mine with a double throw light switch from the box store. It's been working like that for about 20 years.
  11. No Google at your place? Veritas MKII, Worksharp,...

    No Google at your place? Veritas MKII, Worksharp, Burke Sharpeners, Chipping Away Power Sharpener, Sorby Proedge, etc.... There is also a carving tool resource right here....
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    Here's a quick and dirty fix. ...

    Here's a quick and dirty fix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-8TnHhpM1A
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    I've seen people call a tree branch a log. What...

    I've seen people call a tree branch a log. What are the dimensions and weight of your log. The trunions under the table will be the critical parts, and no one knows what the engineered weight limit...
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    Personally I would have the shaft trued up and...

    Personally I would have the shaft trued up and then add a sleeve. Laser spraying is usually reserved for electric motors.
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    Is the blade running true? If the motor blew, it...

    Is the blade running true? If the motor blew, it wouldn't start.
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    Could be the centrifugal start switch is not...

    Could be the centrifugal start switch is not kicking off. Does the motor get hot quickly?
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    The ones I use are #1 square drive.

    The ones I use are #1 square drive.
  18. Cut a piece of wood to fill the gap and just...

    Cut a piece of wood to fill the gap and just wedge it in. Second option is to raise it up so she can't see behind it. You don't want kids ringing it anyway!
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    If 10 people reply, you will get 15 suggestions....

    If 10 people reply, you will get 15 suggestions. Good luck. I stopped suggesting tools, it's a huge waste of time. All of those you are looking at will sand wood.
  20. Clear of color makes no difference, it's the...

    Clear of color makes no difference, it's the viscosity that makes the difference. I'm seldomly pleased with spraying polyurethane varnish. The first thing you notice is the hair on your arms get...
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    I made my first rail about 30 years ago. Take a...

    I made my first rail about 30 years ago. Take a piece of 1/4" plywood, and fasten a piece of 3/4" plywood on top. Mount the 3/4" plywood so your saw will trim the 1/4" base....
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    How deep are you hollowing? What wood species?...

    How deep are you hollowing? What wood species? What speed are you turning? That tool is more of a scraper than a hollowing tool. The blade is too wide for fast cutting and the shaft is a bit...
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    Won't you have to use something like a diamond...

    Won't you have to use something like a diamond wheel to cut carbide?
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    A knee mill in a wood shop would quickly have the...

    A knee mill in a wood shop would quickly have the slides and threads gummed up with a goo from the way oil and sawdust mixing together. The spindle speed is slow for cutting wood. A Domino machine...
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    The lake needs a bed? All the dimensions are a...

    The lake needs a bed? All the dimensions are a nominal number and most mattresses are undersized. Ask your wife how much room she wants for her hands to put on the fitted sheets. 3 1/2" is a huge...
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