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  0 Thread: FOR SALE . . .
Post: RE: FOR SALE . . .

I really thought the plated copper screws would be the first hint that this was an attempt at humor. Anyway, Merry Christmas to all!
FloridaRetiree Tool Swap N' Sell 9 4,608 12-14-2018, 06:15 AM
  Exclamation Thread: FOR SALE . . .
Post: FOR SALE . . .

Like-new corded British electric screw driver and several hundred zinc plated copper screws of various sizes and lengths.   Since they drive on the wrong side of the road and as you may guess, thi...
FloridaRetiree Tool Swap N' Sell 9 4,608 12-13-2018, 01:16 PM
  0 Thread: Anyone here have a profitable woodworking business?
Post: RE: Anyone here have a profitable woodworking busi...

Have decided to not reply to her email. Hopefully that should be message enough. The quizzical thing is that times have changed and the industry and marketing has changed. When I started th...
FloridaRetiree Woodworking 73 31,625 04-12-2018, 09:46 AM
  0 Thread: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my table saw
Post: RE: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my t...

stav Wrote: (04-02-2018, 09:17 AM) -- I got a Unisaw in my wife's minivan. There was plenty of room. This saw should fit in yours no problem. -- New information: The custom made out feed table i...
FloridaRetiree Tool Swap N' Sell 38 23,289 04-12-2018, 09:35 AM
  0 Thread: Anyone here have a profitable woodworking business?
Post: RE: Anyone here have a profitable woodworking busi...

John Clifford Wrote: (04-06-2018, 07:31 AM) -- Failure is life’s best teacher. -- Sooo true. BUT, woodworking is an addictive hobby for many, and when the family and friends compliment you on so...
FloridaRetiree Woodworking 73 31,625 04-06-2018, 08:07 AM
  Question Thread: Anyone here have a profitable woodworking business?
Post: Anyone here have a profitable woodworking business...

Reason I ask is that a long time friend just informed me that her 40-some year old son has formed a business.  Also sent a few photos of what he is making and I am not impressed -- a Kamado grill ...
FloridaRetiree Woodworking 73 31,625 04-06-2018, 06:53 AM
  0 Thread: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my table saw
Post: RE: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my t...

Thank you for the reply. Am also very interested in selling to another master craftsman, or one who aspires to be. Will happily chat about these things and see how it goes, . . . ???
FloridaRetiree Tool Swap N' Sell 38 23,289 03-30-2018, 05:46 PM
  0 Thread: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my table saw
Post: RE: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my t...

greatscott Wrote: (03-29-2018, 08:44 AM) -- Just trying to clarify this post.  Is this actually a for-sale post of your table saw?  I know you list what type of saw it is in the beginning and you wer...
FloridaRetiree Tool Swap N' Sell 38 23,289 03-30-2018, 11:14 AM
  0 Thread: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my table saw
Post: RE: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my t...

Back again, after more medical issues. . . . . . Saw system also includes a custom-made large maple plywood out-feed table I shall no longer need without the saw. Buyer will need a pick...
FloridaRetiree Tool Swap N' Sell 38 23,289 03-29-2018, 08:29 AM
  0 Thread: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my table saw
Post: RE: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my t...

oliverwoodworker Wrote: (12-13-2017, 12:29 PM) -- I would assemble the saw if at all possible. New potential buyer will feel something is wrong with it if you had it apart. Be very descriptive of its...
FloridaRetiree Tool Swap N' Sell 38 23,289 02-19-2018, 09:52 AM
  0 Thread: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my table saw
Post: RE: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my t...

iclark Wrote: (02-18-2018, 07:46 PM) -- I would repeat the suggestion to post a less generic description of your location beyond SE FL. If you are near Melbourne, then the saw or other purchases ...
FloridaRetiree Tool Swap N' Sell 38 23,289 02-19-2018, 09:41 AM
  0 Thread: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my table saw
Post: RE: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my t...

A medical issue delayed until now answering and thanking those who replied. Thanks All! Shall now make more of an effort to sell this saw -- and other hand tools in the garage that I will never ...
FloridaRetiree Tool Swap N' Sell 38 23,289 02-18-2018, 06:43 PM
  0 Thread: New Rough Cut coming in Spring 2018
Post: RE: New Rough Cut coming in Spring 2018

WOW! Brings back old memories when I used to eagerly look forward to the next issue of FWW. Getting ready to sell my woodworking library of over a hundred books and many many periodicals, includ...
FloridaRetiree Woodworking 26 15,407 12-14-2017, 06:23 PM
  0 Thread: PSA - When Mineral Spirits is NOT Mineral Spirits!
Post: RE: PSA - When Mineral Spirits is NOT Mineral Spir...

ianab Wrote: (12-11-2017, 02:15 PM) -- The "odourless" and "non-flammable" on the label would both suggest it's NOT mineral spirit, which is basically Naptha, and both has an odour, and is flammable....
FloridaRetiree Woodworking 27 13,546 12-14-2017, 06:16 PM
  Question Thread: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my table saw
Post: Asking for helpful suggestions in selling my table...

I have sold many many hand tools and smaller items over the years since I sold my shop --  usually on eBay and forums like this one.   Am at the age where I will no longer use and still have my Lim...
FloridaRetiree Tool Swap N' Sell 38 23,289 12-10-2017, 03:23 PM
  0 Thread: Is there an ideal chair back shape?
Post: RE: Is there an ideal chair back shape?

The perfect lumbar support has always been a big issue in chair building. Unless custom made for the client, it can be illusive since we have many different body types. Having said that, I hav...
FloridaRetiree Woodworking 7 3,572 12-07-2017, 04:21 PM
  0 Thread: Cleaning Sharpy off formica
Post: RE: Cleaning Sharpy off formica

Halfathumb Wrote: (11-26-2017, 09:09 PM) -- Thanks folks I've been busy in the shop all day. I used accetone. Worked great. -- Yes.  What I usually used, since unlike lacquer thinner which contains...
FloridaRetiree Woodworking 18 8,637 12-07-2017, 04:12 PM
  0 Thread: Wood slice cracked when shellac applied
Post: RE: Wood slice cracked when shellac applied

Forgot -- shellac (from shell of the lac bug/beetle and mixed with alcohol) is an old time and very good sealer (since the 1800s). It does not soak into the wood but is generally a surface barrier. ...
FloridaRetiree Woodworking 19 13,033 12-07-2017, 03:51 PM
  0 Thread: Wood slice cracked when shellac applied
Post: RE: Wood slice cracked when shellac applied

deb27 Wrote: (12-07-2017, 03:29 PM) -- Thanks Phil. In fact I was planning to fill the crack with a contrasting epoxy color. I.e. rather than try to hide it, make it part of the design.  Nice to kno...
FloridaRetiree Woodworking 19 13,033 12-07-2017, 03:43 PM
  0 Thread: Driveways
Post: RE: Driveways

WOW! Haven't seen that photo in a long time.
FloridaRetiree Home Improvement 10 6,317 11-14-2017, 10:47 AM

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