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    I have seen instances of its failure in much less...

    I have seen instances of its failure in much less than 20 years, where it has literally turned into powder, with no adhesion whatsoever. These issues were all seen where it had been used by other...
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    This. Good post. But say "indefinite shelf life"....

    This. Good post. But say "indefinite shelf life".

    I have been using WEST epoxy, for wood glue, virtually exclusively for nearly 50 years. Complicated glue-ups are no problem, as there is plenty of...
  3. The way the pros do it is to make up a story...

    The way the pros do it is to make up a story pole, usually an offcut of plywood or solid stock that you've saved for such purposes. A couple tic marks only takes a few seconds and costs nothing. But...
  4. It is good to realize this distinction, and to...

    It is good to realize this distinction, and to make an informed choice, going in. Though it is possible to do both, but that is definitely not for everyone.

    My own "big boat" restoration projects...
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    Oh boy! Unsubscribed.

    Oh boy!

    Unsubscribed.
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    You can spline it using just the table saw.

    You can spline it using just the table saw.
  7. You should know exactly how long it took, now...

    You should know exactly how long it took, now that the job is already done.
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    You could also install a spline.

    You could also install a spline.
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    a) Don't buy accessories to make up for poor...

    a) Don't buy accessories to make up for poor technique.

    b) Don't expect great results handling full sheets.
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    The 2:1 mix is fairly insensitive to small...

    The 2:1 mix is fairly insensitive to small variations in mixing ratio, unlike WEST's 5:1. So you should be OK with using either weight or volume.
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    Unsubscribed.

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    Good question.

    Good question.
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    An excellent set of (4) new, low profile skates...

    An excellent set of (4) new, low profile skates can be bought for under $200.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/113891333430?itmmeta=01HS4FTVVMYZN37KQJ5W6R2ENY&hash=item1a8473d536:g:z4oAAOSw2PVf8Ryh
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    General Metalworking My horizontal/vertical/mitering metal-cutting...

    My horizontal/vertical/mitering metal-cutting bandsaw is one of the most used metalworking tools in my shop.
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    Plus a large toe bar.

    Plus a large toe bar.
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    OP--though you have not bothered to tell us even...

    OP--though you have not bothered to tell us even what the boat is made from, I will assume it is an old aluminum boat, and further assume it has a plywood deck. In which case you might as well...
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    You'll need to provide a lot more information...

    You'll need to provide a lot more information than that.
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    Thanks Lee. This is the one that's working for me...

    Thanks Lee. This is the one that's working for me lately.

    https://sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?10-SawMill-Creek-Classifieds
  19. Thread: Teak

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    I would not serve food in teak unless it had been...

    I would not serve food in teak unless it had been saturated with WEST 207/105 mix or equivalent.
  20. Mills generally don't spin fast enough for...

    Mills generally don't spin fast enough for woodworking.
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    Wooden boxes are just so wrong for transporting...

    Wooden boxes are just so wrong for transporting many tools. Take chisels, for example. A tool roll is lighter and takes up far less space.

    Fabric tool bags with lots of pockets are inexpensive,...
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    Nobody admits to having finishing problems (or...

    Nobody admits to having finishing problems (or does any finishing). I personally don't do any finishing.
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    Nice find.

    Nice find.
  24. I never clamp the rail.

    I never clamp the rail.
  25. On a track saw, you want the blade on the right...

    On a track saw, you want the blade on the right so you can use your left hand to apply downward pressure on the track, to prevent it from moving while you make the cut.
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