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  1. That is a good idea, I think I will write him and...

    That is a good idea, I think I will write him and tell him I want to see Norm!
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    it has documented usage for closing wounds in...

    it has documented usage for closing wounds in humans (for many years, now), I don't spoze it would be THAT toxic given your application.
    bob
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    Lexan

    Hi there Pat

    Maybe find some Lexan - it is "softer" than PlexiGlass.
    (it is a polycarbonate, PG is an Acrylic)

    Lexan has much higher impact stats than PlexiGlass, which makes it good for...
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    Go the other Direction

    And freeze the chuck area firmly with Chill Spray )avail at electronic service stores). The different metals will contract differently and the bit will release.

    Maybe even no need to tap it.
    bob
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    Two Boxes Maybe?

    As David suggests, "seriously consider making two identical boxes" and then cut the second as you did the first one.

    It would give you two boxes not?

    One that is the top "half" times two,...
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    The Hard but Safe Way

    Depending on the size of your project,
    I have had the best results by doing it by hand.

    You can plane an edge close to what you want, slowly.
    Or you can use the edge of a chisel or cabinet...
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    Tit for Tat Tactic

    Hello Joe,
    Why not send them a small piece of wood that you have handcrafted,
    something that will fit in an envelope like a veneer with a finish on it, and tell them thay they now owe and are...
  8. Thread: Tool Gloat

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    And with the guard too

    And after all those years it still has the guard on it, so many people of that era took them off - (first thing my dad would do) , much less worry about dust collection!

    bob
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    Lay down some boundaries

    Place a square or circle of masking tape, or putty or cooked spaghetti on the floor before you go to bed. Or one of each.

    See if "they" go around it or over it, come morningtime.

    Also leave...
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    Flooring for a Fence

    I used some of my leftover to surface a router table fence that had to be extra long. Worked out just fine.
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    Auto Drain is well worth it.

    Where I am I just bought an auto drain valve from Princess Auto, your Harbour Frieght type of place.
    It releases when pressure is off, and then drains but closes when pressure in tank rises.

    It...
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    What's that smell?

    Hi Brent, I have always noticed that, too.

    I think it is part cheap machine oil, and part camphor.

    The smell always reminds me of mothballs.

    (which you have to be old enuf to bring to...
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    not to be picky, but

    "They are kinda weird but it is not for me to judge."

    ...you just did.
    bob
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    I for one would love to see pix of that ship...

    I for one would love to see pix of that ship model.
    Anyone else?
    bob
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    Any one of a number of very good quality...

    Any one of a number of very good quality handbuilt knives that I keep handy on the workbench.

    bob
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    I would second the vote to get this book, I found...

    I would second the vote to get this book, I found it around the time I was building my hot glass shop in a hundred year old general store, and was spending my time alone at this place restoring it....
  17. That has always been my point too Mike, but...

    That has always been my point too Mike, but everytime I mention the "left fence"
    people bring up kick back.
    I dunno....
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    And you can also use the drywall sander pads that...

    And you can also use the drywall sander pads that have larger surfaces, and large handle-grips. Leave an old sheet in place for some grip.
  19. It has never occured to me as unusual 'cos I...

    It has never occured to me as unusual 'cos I almost always have the TS fence to the left of the blade, that is how I learned, and still set it that way after decades.

    (I can hear the "oh my gawd...
  20. Find a "metal" friend.

    Jewelers alomost always have three wheel systems, as do many metal workers.
    Find a jewelry supply shop or catalogue, for the mandrel fittings.
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    those are good spex

    The WorkTune manufacturer page show attenuation over frequency in the specs sheet.

    Far more info than the "wear on the airplane" brands, and far better specs.
    ...
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    Check the spex, though

    Something to be mindful of almost all of the electronic noise cancellation headphones, is that there is only about 10dB attenuation at 300 Hertz and below.

    A dramatic change on an airplane maybe...
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    Chill Out on the Taper

    Hi

    Try going in the other direction from heating it up.

    By some "Freeze" or "Chill" Spray from and electronic service place,
    and first freeze the taper, then try a tap or two, failin gthat...
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    Modern Form of Measurement

    ... Just googled specs on the truck and they say 51" wheel to wheel...

    I mean this in the best of fun Eric - but what a commentary on today's technology this is - here is a guy who builds...
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    This is always handy

    http://www.acronymfinder.com/

    I use it at work and play,
    Bob
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