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    Mystery marks on vintage furniture

    I have a 60 year old RCA radio console that’s developed some dark marks/stains. Something must have splashed or spilled on it. I have 3 young children and my 2 year old flings food and drink as often...
  2. A lot of great info, thanks everyone. Yes the...

    A lot of great info, thanks everyone. Yes the planes I'd like to make are the traditional side escapement type. I've checked out some floats here and there, but Id really prefer the LN if they ever...
  3. Anyone make a set of hollows and rounds?

    I'm very interested in, eventually, making a 1/4 or 1/2 set of hollows and rounds. I'm wondering if any one has any resource recommendations for detailed plans, dimensions, etc. I have the...
  4. I think it must have. I picked up a few other...

    I think it must have. I picked up a few other odds and ends at this estate sale. There was a really cool 1950s era Craftsman table saw that looked in pristine condition. I hope that finds a home.
  5. I found a genuine Delta task light on ebay for...

    I found a genuine Delta task light on ebay for something like $130. It was just the bulb housing though, no gooseneck.
  6. thats a great site, thank you!

    thats a great site, thank you!
  7. 478072478073478074 I haven’t touched it since I...

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    I haven’t touched it since I placed it in the garage. Very dirty, I think it will clean up very well.
  8. Vintage Delta drill press, recent acquisition

    I got, what I think, is a deal of a lifetime yesterday - a vintage Delta DP220, in dirty, but very good, running condition. I've been looking around for one for a while, a found it at an estate sale....
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    Why did this blade break?

    Last night I uncoiled my 3/4” Timberwolf resaw blade and installed it on my 14” Rikon, something I’ve done dozens of times. I could not get the blade to track well on the wheels, but set my guide...
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    Thanks Jim!

    Thanks Jim!
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    Framing canvas

    Anyone ever frame a canvas painting? A friend of mine asked me to frame a painting of his. I’ve framed a few dozen of his pieces, but always watercolor on paper. My typical frame is glass - art/mat -...
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    I absolutely love older tight grained EWP. A...

    I absolutely love older tight grained EWP. A table I made has drawers with QS bottoms, sides and back. I left the interiors unfinished. Nothing beats that smell when the drawer is opened. I also like...
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    Where to find wide eastern white pine

    Does anybody have any sources for good quality, clear Eastern White Pine? I’m in central-western NJ, 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia. The hardwood suppliers I normally shop with don’t typically...
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    I worked it out! The saw plate measured about...

    I worked it out! The saw plate measured about 0.027” (my micrometer isn’t super accurate, I typically use it to transfer measurements). The set however measured 0.040”. Way too much. I decreased...
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    Yes I’m planning on measuring the saw plate and...

    Yes I’m planning on measuring the saw plate and and set after work. I read that set should measure 20-25% greater than the saw plate. Sound about right?
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    Thanks for everyones comments. I have finished re...

    Thanks for everyones comments. I have finished re shaping the teeth and filing them. I used 20 degrees of fleam and 15 degrees rake for cross cutting. At least I tried to get close to those angles....
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    Saw filing

    IVe “successfully” set and sharpened a handful of saws, far from perfect, but good enough for me. These have been larger saws, 5-8 tpi, which I suppose are a bit easier than fine saws. One of which...
  18. Can’t find a contractor for specialized job

    IÂ’ve been searching unsuccessfully for a professional to apply a coating to my 100+ year old standing seam metal roof. The only company I found familiar with this job is a painter who, currently,...
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    I think you all have convinced me. 9/16” isn’t...

    I think you all have convinced me. 9/16” isn’t going to cut it. Realistically, just the fact that I was on the fence about using that material is a red flag. Thanks everyone
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    No, this frame will be going out to my friends...

    No, this frame will be going out to my friends customer, so it won’t be displayed with other frames I’ve made. I also make simple frames, typically just 1 3/8” - 2” width of nice straight grain,...
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    They are tipped greater than final width. The...

    They are tipped greater than final width. The dimensions are such that turning them on edge would result in the thickness I need, but width much smaller than I want.
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    Picture frame stock thickness

    I make a lot of picture frames for an artist friend of mine. I typically mill material to 5/8”-3/4” finished thickness. My rabbets are cut to accept 3/32” glass, mat, art, and 1/8” hardboard backer,...
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    A question about the beech - is it American or...

    A question about the beech - is it American or European beech? I’ll take a wild guess at American? I ask because I’m also building a bench and looking for material for the top. While beech has been...
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    Thought I’d mention that the price of mahogany at...

    Thought I’d mention that the price of mahogany at my local dealer has not changed, if I recall correctly, in a few years. Seems like the domestics have gone up the most. Maybe just because they have...
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    Lumber prices

    As we all know, lumber prices have skyrocketed. I'm continuing work on a workbench I started last year and just about have the poplar base assembly complete. When I planned this build, I was...
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