Thanks, everyone! Guess I was overthinking it. Thought I might have moisture or expansion/contraction issues with humidity swings in wood. Apparently I worry too much!
Dave
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Thanks, everyone! Guess I was overthinking it. Thought I might have moisture or expansion/contraction issues with humidity swings in wood. Apparently I worry too much!
Dave
Hello! I'm going to build a wall cabinet to store a bunch of loose router bits. I was looking for nylon bushings, and the 1/4" ID are pretty easy to find. The 1/2" seem to be a little tougher to...
Ok, thanks for the input and ideas. I think I will try the angle grinder route.
Good point. The ones I've seen are a bit rectangular or oblong, and appear to be rough cut out with a large gouge or other tool. The outside is rough cut as well. I've seen them used as...
I'd like to make a few trencher bowls for friends and family for Christmas, but carving it out by hand is too time-consuming, and honestly, out of my skill set at this time. Does anyone have plans...
Thanks for all the suggestions! Since this is a small piece, about 9 1/2 inches long, with the bark on the 3/8 inch thick edge, I will give the wire brush a try.
Thanks again!
Dave
I'm making a small jewelry box for the wife, and using a piece with the natural edge for the lid. Most of the bark is already off, but there is still a bit left that doesn't want to pull off. What...
I agree with the suggestions to separate the top from the base. I moved a 16" Jet planer from Ohio to Maryland in the back of a Saturn SUV that way. It will also make it a little less awkward to...
Yeah, there a couple small hand tools I plan to buy from her myself for this very reason.
Lowell,
A while back, I started an inventory of my tools. I looked some stuff up on ebay, but mostly went with prices I would consider reasonable if I were to purchase it again. I did this for my...
A friend who was a woodworker recently passed away, and his wife has asked me to help inventory his stuff and price it for sale. None of it is high dollar stuff, mostly benchtop type Craftsman power...
I don't remember the model number, but a several years ago, I bought a used Shop Fox 5HP cabinet saw with the 52" rip capacity for under $700, with a couple blades. So I think $1100 is way high. ...
OK, thanks for the quick responses!! Everybody have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Dave
First off, I'm not sure this truly a finishing question. But, as Christmas presents for my work team and poker group, I'm making "pizza slips", as someone called them. The wooden board used to take...
I have quite a few of the earlier BC tools, mostly squares, t-bevels, rules, and straight edges. All "basic" layout tools. I use pretty much all of them regularly, and they are quite functional and...
Jim, beautiful job!!! Love the contrasting woods and the fact it's not plywood like so many I see. Any chance of seeing pics of the inside of the top box?
Where do you get your plans from? My...
Very nice looking! You did your grandfather proud.
Now that is an idea that hadn't crossed my mind, but just might work!!
Thanks for the input everybody! I guess I will give each a test run to make some decisions. And I need to downsize to make some room in my shop for the fishing stuff the wife has threatened to...
Hello all. I don't get to post here often, although I lurk when I get the chance.
I'm getting ready to "downsize" my planes to pretty much one of each to clear out some space in the shop. I...
Looking for ideas for a kids project. My niece and nephew (8 and 10) will be visiting in a couple weeks. Last year, we built bluebird houses, so Im looking for something a little different. ...
Make sure you check the table alighnments and all before buying. But for the limited use you are talking about, I would go for the Rockwell if it is in good condition over the Craftsman. I just...
First off, Jack, that collection of tools is AWESOME!
Well, my Shop Fox 10" left tilt TS would be the tool used most in my shop.
But I honestly think my favorite is my tiny little Bridge City...
Like Jim did, I went the salvage route. Check craigslist. I got 20 2-bulb 4' fluorescent t8 lights for $10 each when a local business was demolished.
I think you got a real nice deal.
To answer another question you had, because I haven't seen anyone mention it yet, if you buy the Hock or LV blade for your #4, you can always switch it to the...