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    Perhaps 10 years ago, I applied plastic laminate...

    Perhaps 10 years ago, I applied plastic laminate to a used solid core door, put some legs on it and attached it to the table saw as both outfeed table and assembly table. It is now nicked, scratched,...
  2. 1. Use 4 dominoes, two in the center vertical...

    1. Use 4 dominoes, two in the center vertical grain portion. Glue these to both panel and leg. The other two dominoes would be glued to the panel end grain, but float (not glued) in slightly longer...
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    I'm not an expert, but I have read you need to...

    I'm not an expert, but I have read you need to make sure your particular gun doesn't have any soft parts ("o" rings, plastic, etc.) that strong solvents will damage before immersing the entire gun.
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    Run some sacrificial strips along each side of...

    Run some sacrificial strips along each side of the work piece that extend beyond each end by about 3". If I'm going to make several passes, I'll just hot melt glue the strips to the work piece. This...
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    Stan, Consider that you really don't have...

    Stan, Consider that you really don't have exp/contr. concerns over the full 7 1/2". If you subtract the spaces at the top and bottom between the apron edges and the tenon edges, you will have...
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    Mine is similar to what Charles Lent did above:...

    Mine is similar to what Charles Lent did above:
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    Whitewalls are optional.
    Old guys think alike!
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    I have a Makita electric and it drips bar oil...

    I have a Makita electric and it drips bar oil from the oiler when I hang it by the handle. I queried Makita and they said it was normal. So, I just drain the oil when I'm done with it. Aggravating...
  8. Do a google search for "pin router" and/or...

    Do a google search for "pin router" and/or "converting radial arm saw to pin router". There seems to be lots of info including Youtube videos.
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    I don't think flocking will keep your cell phones...

    I don't think flocking will keep your cell phones from sliding. I think the only way to do that is to put dividers in the tray making spaces approxx. the size of the cell phone. Flocking or an...
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    Just for information: Brown is orange with a bit...

    Just for information: Brown is orange with a bit if black to darken it. Orange is a mix of red and yellow. Vary the mix a bit to give either a reder orange or yellower orange. Now that you have found...
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    I apologize. I didn't look closely enough and...

    I apologize. I didn't look closely enough and didn't realize that there was more than one page of comments and didn't note the date of the OP.
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    You know, of course, that the 1st or 2nd year...

    You know, of course, that the 1st or 2nd year after your shop is complete, you will have a storm with a 12' storm surge. Put your shop on the upper level and use the lower level for storage, finish...
  13. I'm a believer in link belts. The Harbor Freight...

    I'm a believer in link belts. The Harbor Freight ones work just fine. Just be sure to get the same width as the A22. You can adjust the length be adding/removing links.
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    According to a chart on line, flat sawn walnut...

    According to a chart on line, flat sawn walnut should move (worst case) just a hair more than 1/64" over 7". IMO you should be OK. If you want to be extra safe, you could glue a spline into the side...
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    Since you are experimenting, try mixing equal...

    Since you are experimenting, try mixing equal parts of BLO, MS or turpentine, and poly. You can add some japan drier if you like. It will give a similar look and feel as Danish oil, but will dry much...
  16. I agree. Small plugs of the same species is the...

    I agree. Small plugs of the same species is the best solution. Done well, matching color and grain, plugged holes that small can almost disappear.
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    I don't mean to argue. I respect your...

    I don't mean to argue. I respect your preferences. Just as a reminder; you WILL get all manner of stuff spilled on it. That's a given. It is just a matter of how much time you want to spend...
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    I built my shop about 10 years ago with 3/4" T&G...

    I built my shop about 10 years ago with 3/4" T&G ply floor. I thought about finishing it and almost put down some commercial grade vinyl tile. I ended up not doing anything and it has been just fine....
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    Just a question; Is it possible that there is...

    Just a question; Is it possible that there is some sawdust or chips packed in somewhere that is keeping the motor from moving far enough to give the slack you need?
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    I always build in a frame at the top edge of the...

    I always build in a frame at the top edge of the casework and use washer head screws through slotted holes to fasten the top. That's just my preferred method. I don't really think it matters much as...
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    I also have the 10 gal unit. I like it a lot. You...

    I also have the 10 gal unit. I like it a lot. You can stand right next to it and carry on a conversation even though you probably wouldn't want to do it for very long. The best thing about it is that...
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    You are there and know your situation better than...

    You are there and know your situation better than we do. However, my inclination would be to try the suggestions above and use the re-make idea as a backup plan. Turning the top upside down on the...
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    I've done it for years with my Dewalt planer. Two...

    I've done it for years with my Dewalt planer. Two stipulations: as mentioned above, make sure the knots are tight. Glue them in if necessary. Also, if you have knots, set the depth of cut as shallow...
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    I think the ideas of the grooves and the...

    I think the ideas of the grooves and the stiffeners are good. Both together is probably better. However, if you make stiffeners, don't just make them 3/4" thick. At that thickness, they will hardly...
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    You can certainly cut the needed radius with the...

    You can certainly cut the needed radius with the 1/4" blade you have. Why not just sharpen it? That would take you only 20-30 minutes and you don't even need to remove it for the process. There are...
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