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  0 Thread: Steam Bending
Post: RE: Steam Bending
Bending works best with green wood that has been rived, then shaped.  My Windsor bow back are about 1" thick, worked well but remember to use a strap.  We have not been successful using kiln dried woo...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 9 3,890 09-24-2019, 06:54 AM
  0 Thread: Paint remover
Post: RE: Paint remover
I just stripped five bow back oak chairs with JASCO, got it at Home Depot.  Since these were made by Richardson Brothers, I assume the finish was lacquer but not sure.  I did all stripping outside in ...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 8 3,442 09-24-2019, 06:50 AM
  0 Thread: Cheapest shop to build?
Post: RE: Cheapest shop to build?
One thing to consider is heat or AC.  Up north it was better to go with 2 x 6 studs and R19 insulation.  If you can afford it, foamed-in insulation would be even better.  Higher initial costs, lower c...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 14 5,608 07-02-2019, 11:34 AM
  0 Thread: Popular Woodworking has new owner
Post: RE: Popular Woodworking has new owner
AHill Wrote: (06-21-2019, 09:49 AM) -- I think one thing killing woodworking interest is the spate of home improvement / flipping shows.  Many have these quick projects where "anyone" can make a book...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 18 7,306 06-23-2019, 06:52 AM
  0 Thread: Dresser dados slipping
Post: RE: Dresser dados slipping
Pocket screws cut from the underside should help a lot.  Looks like the basic design problem was that there is no strong m & t members across the front to keep the sides from expanding.  Any others ha...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 20 8,016 05-05-2019, 07:36 AM
  0 Thread: Laser engravers anyone?
Post: RE: Laser engravers anyone?
My son's friend got this, too big to get up his driveway so it was dropped off in my driveway.  Very large crate, blocked driveway.  Anyway they got it unpacked an up to his house about 300 yds way.  ...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 8 3,437 05-01-2019, 06:49 AM
  0 Thread: Plastic Tool Cases
Post: RE: Plastic Tool Cases
I always keep the box or case for things like routers, and nail guns.  I do not loose accessories that way.  If you have other methods to keep those odd items organized, available, and remember where ...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking Power Tools 27 9,060 02-27-2019, 09:07 AM
  0 Thread: bridle joints on a table saw
Post: RE: bridle joints on a table saw
Beside using a sharp chisel or a rip blade as mentioned in a previous response, you can cut a piece of scrap wood to fit the bridle, attach some sand paper, and smooth out the little ridges that remai...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 17 8,441 02-27-2019, 09:02 AM
  0 Thread: mortise and tenon and glue
Post: RE: mortise and tenon and glue
The wood will swell slightly with many glues.  Don't linger with a tight joint.
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 11 4,440 02-25-2019, 10:17 AM
  0 Thread: Armor Pocket hole jig
Post: RE: Armor Pocket hole jig
I don't have that one but use pocket holes where applicable.  I used it to attach some small table tops, and to make cabinets.  Making large cabinets is a dog job for me and a careful application of P...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 16 9,305 02-22-2019, 10:49 AM
  0 Thread: Cross Lap Jig
Post: RE: Cross Lap Jig
Build one, not that tough.  I use a sled, not a miter gauge but both will work. And for a torsion box, you will not to have slip fit joints.  Cut the gap a bit thicker, just press the pieces until the...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 8 5,605 01-04-2019, 09:00 AM
  0 Thread: This lady needs a refresher on tablesaw safety
Post: RE: This lady needs a refresher on tablesaw safety
I think she will have some issues getting a very tight miter joints,  I believe you should cut one side with one side of the '45' and the join side with the other.
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking Power Tools 60 26,284 12-12-2018, 04:21 PM
  0 Thread: Mortising question
Post: RE: Mortising question
Papa Jim Wrote: (12-03-2018, 09:54 PM) -- I'm building a mission style recliner out of cherry. In my eagerness to try out the Powermatic 701 that I got at auction, the sides will consist of eleven ve...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 13 6,048 12-04-2018, 08:32 AM
  0 Thread: Sanding progression
Post: RE: Sanding progression
Depends on the wood and your final product.  For oak, I usually sand bare wood to 220, then maybe very lightly wet sand between layers of wipe on urethane with 320.  Right now I have a displaylay stan...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 22 8,913 11-14-2018, 07:23 AM
  0 Thread: Bow Tie Keys
Post: RE: Bow Tie Keys
Cut the inserts on a table saw, either tilting the blade or using a jig.  Clean up "X's" intersect with a chisel.  I take a very thin shaving off the bottom edges before scribing the outline onto the ...
 retrdwoodwkr Woodworking 13 6,301 10-24-2018, 07:20 AM

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