That looks like it would be really nice to do dovetails and carvings on.

Since I know now make threads in wood in 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", and 1 1/2" I am wondering how easy it is to make this vise.

I would really love to have any vise but this one really appeals to me.

Arlin

They are ok, but if you snag one at the store make sure you put it through it's paces first. Open, close, raise and lock, make sure lock works, lower, and will it do it twice.

Sounds picky, but at the store level it took me checking 3 to find one that passed all of the checks. In use all other brands of roller stands have been better, maybe it's just the ones local, but I would call it passable, not a Gem.

I tighten any blade to about 20 - 25 ft/lbs. Maybe over kill? I also wipe the arbor flange and both sides of the blade before tightening. It is interesting that finger tight has been tight enough. I am not sure what the manual says about tightening, don't thing I ever opened it.

Replaced our 20 yr fri she about 5 yrs ago with a ge side by side. That ice maker was replaced 3 times under warranty. Now we use the old ice trays

Nice! Thanks for including us in the build.

Below: The rear of the carcase, with the housing stretching across the rear legs and fillet. The fit is tight and there are no gaps to be seen.

Is the "fillet" the piece filling out the void forward of the leg and also supports the blade or divider? Fillet is either meat or filling at a corner in my dictionary, so we are flailing up here.

But then ... Once these are completed, the fillets and the drawer blades will be ripped and attached front and rear. The front legs are still to have the housings cut, and the drawer blades still require the bow to be added to their fronts for the bowed drawers. ...

Are fillets the rear counterpart of the blade?

Whatever the species, a slick way to accomplish squared fits of the carcase!

That's what I would ( and will, when we remodel) do. This is my first (and last) over range microwave. Like you said the fan and lights are worthless. I'll go with a vented range hood, and the microwave will probably be on a shelf just over the counter top.

Several folks in our town (SE Mass.) are having Vivint Solar install panels on their roofs. Basically, the deal is that, after an evaluation of site orientation, roof angle, last year's usage, etc., they provide an estimate of how much your electric bill with be with them supplying most of your power. (They sell the rest back to the grid.) They prepare a quote with guaranteed rates and if the home owner is happy with the deal he/she signs up for a 20 year commitment with all maintenance and repair responsibility born by Vivint.
My question for you fine folks is this: do any of you have any experience with this company, and, if so, was it good or bad, and would you recommend Vivint for a solar panel system installation? (And yes, I do plan to talk with local folks about their experiences, and have a lawyer look over the contract if I get that far.)
Thanks, ronwhit

Wasn't he a one man show? I was there 8 years ago and that's thd impression I got.

If the normal clamp time is an hour and that's what it looks like now I'd say you are OK. But it might be best to put the clamps back on it because you said there is stress on the joint, then let it cure indoors where I assume you have AC for 24 hours before putting it in service and all should be well.

John

garden sprayer full of bleach water
pressure wash film off with a not so heavy duty nozzel
let dry a couple days
rent a random orbital floor sander and go through the grits
then palm sand all railings
2-3 coats of Thompson water sealer in the garden sprayer
If it sits right in the sun, pick a sealer with a higher spf