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  0 Thread: Seam Ripper
Post: Seam Ripper
My dear wife wants me to turn her a seam ripper. Can any of you folks tell me who makes the best, most durable seam ripper kit.  I have seen several different kinds but I don't know which one will hol...
 George Wells Woodturning 6 3,233 08-15-2018, 09:22 AM
  0 Thread: attaching wood to acrylic
Post: RE: attaching wood to acrylic
Thanks for all the info.  I picked up a tube of E6000, I think it will work prefect for what I need. George
 George Wells Woodworking 16 9,677 07-27-2018, 12:23 PM
  0 Thread: attaching wood to acrylic
Post: attaching wood to acrylic
I need to attach a piece of 1/8" BB ply to a sheet of acrylic.  I was thinking of using something like  construction adhesive.  This will be outside but not in the weather. Anyone have any suggesti...
 George Wells Woodworking 16 9,677 07-26-2018, 08:52 AM
  0 Thread: Grizzly Remote
Post: RE: Grizzly Remote
Thanks guys. I guess I'll have to order another remote.
 George Wells Woodworking Power Tools 7 5,024 06-24-2018, 09:52 AM
  0 Thread: Grizzly Remote
Post: Grizzly Remote
I have a Grizzly G0440 dust collector that the remote has stopped working.  It starts when I push the button on the unit it's self, but does not work with the fob.  (Yes I changed the batteries)  Is t...
 George Wells Woodworking Power Tools 7 5,024 06-23-2018, 11:45 AM
  0 Thread: Bread Board Ends
Post: Bread Board Ends
I'm working on a dinning room table that will have bread board ends.  The ends will be about 3 1/2" wide by 44" long.  My question is how deep should the mortise in the bread board ends be.  My wife i...
 George Wells Woodworking 10 5,553 02-14-2018, 02:38 PM
  0 Thread: Filling holes in pecky oak
Post: RE: Filling holes in pecky oak
Thanks everyone. The suggestion to stain and put on one coat of finish prior to filling the holes is probably the direction I will go. Still in the construction process. We'll see how it works out ...
 George Wells Finishing 8 4,324 01-28-2018, 11:44 AM
  0 Thread: Filling holes in pecky oak
Post: Filling holes in pecky oak
Here's the problem.  I'm working on a large dinning table made from pecky red oak.  The wood has hundreds of small bug holes throughout the surface (no bugs).  I like the look but the wife wants the h...
 George Wells Finishing 8 4,324 01-26-2018, 10:34 AM
  0 Thread: Red oak with a lot of bug holes
Post: RE: Red oak with a lot of bug holes
Those are nice. Did you fill the holes or just leave them? I'm working on a table right now with wood that looks very similar to yours. Only problem is, the the wife wants the holes filled. Any sug...
 George Wells Woodworking 13 7,146 01-23-2018, 04:24 PM
  0 Thread: 1/4" Ply for veneer
Post: RE: 1/4" Ply for veneer
Thanks for the comments. I am looking to get a top that is 1" thick. It will have a solid wood edge of 1 1/4". I like the idea of using two 1/2" pieces. One oak and one BB. Sounds like contac...
 George Wells Woodworking 32 25,258 08-12-2017, 01:44 PM
  0 Thread: 1/4" Ply for veneer
Post: 1/4" Ply for veneer
I'm kicking around the idea of using a piece of 1/4" oak ply on top of 3/4" birch ply like a veneer.  It will be for a 42"x 82" dinning room table top.  Is this a bad idea?  What kind of glue would...
 George Wells Woodworking 32 25,258 08-11-2017, 11:33 AM
  0 Thread: Brad Point Drill Bits
Post: RE: Brad Point Drill Bits
Thanks everyone. I'm in need of several smaller bits in 1/64" increments. I'll check out Lee Valley and see what they have. George
 George Wells Woodworking 10 5,992 07-06-2017, 10:05 AM
  0 Thread: Brad Point Drill Bits
Post: Brad Point Drill Bits
I'm looking at a set of Brad point bits from Peachtree made by Fulton.  Anybody have any experience with these bits?  Good or bad? Thanks George
 George Wells Woodworking 10 5,992 07-05-2017, 03:31 PM
  0 Thread: Mica
Post: RE: Mica
Thanks Robert. I found these folks online but was just wondering if there is another outfit that has mica sheets.
 George Wells Woodworking 5 3,250 01-27-2017, 10:01 AM
  0 Thread: Mica
Post: Mica
I'm working on a craftsman style lamp which requires mica in the shade.  Where is the best place to get mica sheets and how hard is it to work with? Thanks George
 George Wells Woodworking 5 3,250 01-26-2017, 03:37 PM
  0 Thread: Floor receptacle
Post: Floor receptacle
I want to add a new outlet in my wood floor.  The problem is I want the cover plate to be perfectly flush with the floor.  Now I have the skills to inset a cover plate into the floor but I can't find ...
 George Wells Home Improvement 6 4,299 01-07-2017, 11:04 AM
  0 Thread: Shellac and Arm-R-Seal
Post: RE: Shellac and Arm-R-Seal
John, Good to know that ARS will work over shellac. I thought it might but I thought I would see if anyone has had any experience with this combo. I'll give it a try and see how it goes. George
 George Wells Finishing 3 3,527 08-02-2016, 12:22 PM
  0 Thread: Shellac and Arm-R-Seal
Post: Shellac and Arm-R-Seal
Hey folks.  Will Arm-R-Seal stick to Zinsser regular shellac.  I realize their regular shellac is not dewaxed and not usually recommended for an undercoat, but will this combination work?  Or am I in ...
 George Wells Finishing 3 3,527 08-01-2016, 08:46 AM
  0 Thread: installing a window in a door
Post: RE: installing a window in a door
Thanks guys. I'll check out my local supplier for a drop in unit. George
 George Wells Home Improvement 6 3,374 07-24-2016, 08:40 AM
  0 Thread: installing a window in a door
Post: installing a window in a door
I would like to put a window in the back door of my garage to allow more light into the garage.  It's a 2 panel fiberglass door, large panel above, smaller below.  Can this be done?  I think there is ...
 George Wells Home Improvement 6 3,374 07-22-2016, 10:55 AM

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