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  1. I agree with what others have said: request a new...

    I agree with what others have said: request a new car. If that doesn’t work out, have the dealer do the work BEFORE you sign the papers.
  2. This is another option for felt in a box. It is a...

    This is another option for felt in a box. It is a hand sprayed flocking. I’ve used it for years and like it a lot. YMMV. LINK
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    I once saw a woman in a big Lincoln Towncar pull...

    I once saw a woman in a big Lincoln Towncar pull out of McD’s. She was eating pancakes with the plate balanced on the steering wheel, using a fork and knife.
  4. Thanks folks! I appreciate your help. Fred

    Thanks folks! I appreciate your help.
    Fred
  5. Should I check the bolts periodically?

    Hi folks.
    I’ve had a 6” JET jointer and a 12 inch Delta lunchbox planer for about 20 years. I don’t use either very much, and the blades are still giving good cuts. So I have never touched the...
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    Glad you’re able to get back to it! Sounds like...

    Glad you’re able to get back to it! Sounds like you’re taking a slow, sensible approach.
    Look forward to seeing a pic of those plant stands.
    Be well,
    Fred
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    Aside. There are many sources for extruded...

    Aside. There are many sources for extruded aluminum. I happened to be on the Magswitch website and saw theirs. Posting in case it’s helpful to someone. LINK
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    Thanks for that Richard. I hadn’t considered that...

    Thanks for that Richard. I hadn’t considered that point of view before.
    Fred
  9. FWIW, I have one of these that belonged my...

    FWIW, I have one of these that belonged my grandfather. My #9 is a very nice tool and takes thin shavings.
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    I’m sorry but I don’t know where to get...

    I’m sorry but I don’t know where to get replacement parts for that. As someone already said, it wouldn’t be hard to make one.

    An aside. I think whether it’s better to repair vs replace has a lot...
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    I have a set of Norseman that I like very much.

    I have a set of Norseman that I like very much.
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    Thank you for this info Jerry.

    Thank you for this info Jerry.
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    I bought a drill doctor 5 years ago. It works...

    I bought a drill doctor 5 years ago. It works well and is worth the $100 I paid for it.
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    Thanks for the link. Wright has a number of...

    Thanks for the link. Wright has a number of interesting items for sale.
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    Thanks for sharing this Ben!

    Thanks for sharing this Ben!
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    I think it may be different here than where you...

    I think it may be different here than where you live Mike. There’s work for high schoolers here.
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    I worked 30 hrs a week for much of high school....

    I worked 30 hrs a week for much of high school. Paid for my jalopy car, my gas, my dates and things I wanted to buy. I still feel it was good for me. YMMV.
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    I think that’s a neat craft idea. For the...

    I think that’s a neat craft idea. For the materials pictured in his link (pine?), I wouldn’t pay more than $25. I’d pay $50-$65 if using more expensive or material like Sapele, etc where the color...
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    Understand and agree with you Jim. It isn’t all...

    Understand and agree with you Jim. It isn’t all of them - some parents (like you) get it and teach them. But I have several kids right nearby whose folks never expected them to work - and it shows.
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    I don’t know if the statistic is accurate or not....

    I don’t know if the statistic is accurate or not. It wouldn’t happen at my work. But if it did, I’d gently take the parent into another room, make them comfortable and get them coffee or soft drink....
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    Yeah, looks like I missed that Jim. Dang strange...

    Yeah, looks like I missed that Jim. Dang strange they were advertising it in this week’s email, when it isn’t available for months. Dunno.
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    Lee Valley was advertising this one today:...

    Lee Valley was advertising this one today:...
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    Andrew, that’s a lovely box and is a wonderful...

    Andrew, that’s a lovely box and is a wonderful sign of your love for her.

    I hope things get easier.

    Fred
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    My opinions based on building this. Your skill...

    My opinions based on building this. Your skill level and available tools might change the answers I’m suggesting. Also, other readers may feel differently than I do…..

    You can cut the dado as you...
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    I built this one from Fine Woodworking years...

    I built this one from Fine Woodworking years ago.LINK

    I built it from the plans in that issue of the magazine, but it looks like you can still download a .pdf and it seems to be free.

    Good luck!
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