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  0 Thread: What's up with no forum jump
Post: What's up with no forum jump

My forum jump dialog box shows Private Message and no options to jump to other forums.  I've logged out and back in and it didn't change.  What's up? 
stoppy Questions about using the WoodNet forum features 9 5,237 09-21-2021, 09:18 AM
  0 Thread: Quoting/Replying not working
Post: RE: Quoting/Replying not working

Although I'm in Off Topic the forum jump box says Private Message and there is no option for any of the forums. What's happening?
stoppy Questions about using the WoodNet forum features 29 24,113 09-21-2021, 09:06 AM
  0 Thread: Your opinion is requested: mulching blades vs bagging blades
Post: RE: Your opinion is requested: mulching blades vs ...

Have mulching blades on my rider, with the recent rains and fast growing grass, decided to bag cuttings to sheet compost in next years garden area. Am having no issues with the mulching blade and bagg...
stoppy Home Improvement 10 2,047 07-22-2021, 03:55 PM
  0 Thread: Peg Board or Alternative
Post: RE: Peg Board or Alternative

I have both 1/4 pegboard with 1/4 inch hooks and slat wall. Both have advantages and disadvantages.
stoppy Woodworking 25 6,575 07-06-2021, 08:35 AM
  0 Thread: Pine sap coming through stain.
Post: RE: Pine sap coming through stain.

fredhargis Wrote: (06-14-2021, 05:01 AM) -- You may not be able to stop it completely. I've had good luck with shellac on preventing it, but shellac is a very poor outdoor finish. My choice in this c...
stoppy Woodworking 6 1,819 06-14-2021, 09:21 AM
  0 Thread: Why Wood Rocks, 1000 Subs, & Good Dental Hygiene
Post: RE: Why Wood Rocks, 1000 Subs, & Good Dental Hygie...

Paul, I looked at the filter cleaner. Would it work if you left the bottom open and make a lid to cover a five gallon pail, reverse the hose on the vacuum so it becomes a blower instead of vacuum and...
stoppy Woodworking 9 2,613 06-13-2021, 08:29 PM
  0 Thread: Pine sap coming through stain.
Post: Pine sap coming through stain.

Three years ago I made a small table out of 1x4 pine to set next to wife’s lawn chair for whatever she wanted to use it. She stained it the color she wanted. It sits outside in the summer and is store...
stoppy Woodworking 6 1,819 06-13-2021, 08:10 PM
  0 Thread: Wood substitute needed
Post: RE: Wood substitute needed

Thanks, the more I look at the pic of the plan the less I see a need for either.  I think your suggestions are great.  Have both popular and tons of walnut.  These are the base pieces of the cross and...
stoppy Woodworking 4 2,047 03-18-2021, 07:12 AM
  0 Thread: spurtle design?
Post: RE: spurtle design?

I’ve been seeing them advertised on TV as a set, remembered the name  :D. https://www.buyspurtle.com/ (https://www.buyspurtle.com/)
stoppy Woodworking 12 3,659 03-17-2021, 08:17 PM
  0 Thread: Wood substitute needed
Post: Wood substitute needed

The plan calls for yellow heart or mora. I don’t have either.  What would be a good substitute?  I’m making a layered cross as a gift for a neighbor. I’m not familiar with either of those woods.
stoppy Woodworking 4 2,047 03-17-2021, 08:10 PM
  0 Thread: Who uses two bandsaws in their shop?
Post: RE: Who uses two bandsaws in their shop?

I have two, a 17" Grizzly for re-sawing and bowl blanks and a 12" Craftsman with Carter guides for detail cutting on my toys project. Also just got a used 16" scroll saw for small parts cutting. Have...
stoppy Woodworking 22 3,772 02-26-2021, 08:38 AM
  0 Thread: How many here use bench cookies?
Post: How many here use bench cookies?

Had never heard of them until I saw them being used in a YouTube video.  Are they as slick as the guy in the video said they are?
stoppy Woodworking 17 3,567 01-31-2021, 09:38 AM
  0 Thread: Scrap management (pic)
Post: RE: Scrap management (pic)

I get scraps and cutoffs from woodworkers both businesses and hobbiests and create toys for a local charity that deals specifically with court adjudicated abused children. For me it is an enjoyable us...
stoppy Woodworking 9 2,328 01-25-2021, 03:54 AM
  0 Thread: Making drawers 16 1/2” wide space?
Post: RE: Making drawers 16 1/2” wide space?

Bill, I ask simply because I’m not a confident flat stock woodworker. Give me a chunk of wood to spin and I’m reasonably confident. So I expect to be questioned on some choices. I figured I’d use the ...
stoppy Woodworking 18 4,600 01-24-2021, 04:22 PM
  0 Thread: Making drawers 16 1/2” wide space?
Post: RE: Making drawers 16 1/2” wide space?

I realize this OSB is not the best choice. But out of the three dozen drawers I’ll be making many of the drawers will be opened a couple times a year. I may end up using 1/2 or 3/4” plywood for more r...
stoppy Woodworking 18 4,600 01-22-2021, 05:10 PM
  0 Thread: Making drawers 16 1/2” wide space?
Post: RE: Making drawers 16 1/2” wide space?

Made a first drawer today out of 1/2” OSB. I just used pocket holes but did not glue the joints. While not a thing of beauty it should function quite well as a drawer for shop storage, it is solid. OS...
stoppy Woodworking 18 4,600 01-21-2021, 10:39 PM
  0 Thread: To make drawers are corner clamps necessary?
Post: RE: To make drawers are corner clamps necessary?

Talking about making/using right angle jigs reminded me I have Lee Valley right angles, I'll be using them. Thanks for all the tips.
stoppy Woodworking 12 3,677 01-18-2021, 02:13 PM
  0 Thread: To make drawers are corner clamps necessary?
Post: To make drawers are corner clamps necessary?

I'm going to be making at least a couple dozen drawers for shop storage. Will be using pocket holes and glue. Are corner clamps necessary and/or do they make the process easier? Any particular brand...
stoppy Woodworking 12 3,677 01-18-2021, 09:41 AM
  0 Thread: Making drawers 16 1/2” wide space?
Post: RE: Making drawers 16 1/2” wide space?

The why I want drawer space: Took Gary’s advice and started with a cold chisel.  It was working. Then discovered no metal behind lip. Took the reciprocating saw and opened the space up. It is n...
stoppy Woodworking 18 4,600 01-16-2021, 08:16 PM
  0 Thread: Making drawers 16 1/2” wide space?
Post: RE: Making drawers 16 1/2” wide space?

Dear wife had a bad day in her recovery process from the back procedure so I had no shop time today. Looking forward to her having better days so I can hit the shop. Will post pics as I progress on th...
stoppy Woodworking 18 4,600 01-14-2021, 10:11 PM

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