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  0 Thread: Making Cauls for laminating plywood
Post: RE: Making Cauls for laminating plywood

Bill Holt Wrote: (06-20-2022, 08:26 AM) -- If it were me, I would use plywood to make the cauls probably 3" x 4".  On a 22" glue up I would not have much curve in the caul. -- Thanks, Bill. I can d...
vitabile Woodworking 9 2,002 06-20-2022, 09:27 AM
  0 Thread: Making Cauls for laminating plywood
Post: Making Cauls for laminating plywood

I'm going to rip 3 sheets of ply into 22" wide strips and laminate the 6 pieces together into a workbench top. I intend to get the flattest sheets I can find. Given the size of the sheets, I want to u...
vitabile Woodworking 9 2,002 06-19-2022, 11:29 PM
  0 Thread: Where to buy ready made marquetry veneers?
Post: RE: Where to buy ready made marquetry veneers?

Woodworm! Wrote: (05-22-2021, 06:38 PM) -- https://www.inlays.com/Marquetry-Inlay-Veneer-s/1833.htm -- Thanks! I ordered something that I think will be nice.
vitabile Woodworking 5 1,502 05-22-2021, 10:14 PM
  0 Thread: Where to buy ready made marquetry veneers?
Post: RE: Where to buy ready made marquetry veneers?

barnowl Wrote: (05-22-2021, 02:57 PM) -- Welcome back Tony !! :cool: -- Thanks! It's good to be back.
vitabile Woodworking 5 1,502 05-22-2021, 09:49 PM
  0 Thread: Where to buy ready made marquetry veneers?
Post: Where to buy ready made marquetry veneers?

A few years ago I made a music box that appeared in Woodsmith No. 204. I know the issue because I have a photo copy of the project that I made and that's on the bottom of the pages. I'm building a ...
vitabile Woodworking 5 1,502 05-22-2021, 10:55 AM
  0 Thread: Where on the internet do you buy your drawer pulls?
Post: RE: Where on the internet do you buy your drawer p...

rwe2156 Wrote: (09-24-2018, 09:53 AM) -- Kennedy Hardware and Gerstner Hardware carry very small brass knobs.  This 3/8" knob would probably work for you. (https://www.kennedyhardware.com/extra-small...
vitabile Woodworking 19 8,970 09-25-2018, 08:35 PM
  0 Thread: Where on the internet do you buy your drawer pulls?
Post: RE: Where on the internet do you buy your drawer p...

FrankAtl Wrote: (09-24-2018, 10:27 AM) -- I don't have anything to add about the knobs but it's good to see you on the forum again. I remember you from several years back. Frank -- Hey Frank! LT...
vitabile Woodworking 19 8,970 09-25-2018, 08:28 PM
  0 Thread: Where on the internet do you buy your drawer pulls?
Post: Where on the internet do you buy your drawer pulls...

Hello all.  I'm an old user, who has recently resumed my woodworking activities.  Some of the older users here may remember me. I used to go to my local Ace hardware to buy drawer pulls. I have a n...
vitabile Woodworking 19 8,970 09-23-2018, 07:49 PM
  0 Thread: Is there a consensus on job site saws?
Post: RE: Is there a consensus on job site saws?

I started woodworking with a Craftsman job site saw 13 years ago. I was able to make decent stuff, but there were drawbacks: The saw was so light that cut quality was not glue-ready. That is, I ha...
vitabile Woodworking Power Tools 17 12,210 12-08-2016, 02:30 PM
  0 Thread: Chair repair
Post: RE: Chair repair

I was thinking about using pocket screws & glue to attach the oak block in the corner, but rebuilding the frame would probably produce a stronger fix.
vitabile Woodworking 7 4,499 12-08-2016, 02:16 PM
  0 Thread: sketchup windows 10 ?
Post: RE: sketchup windows 10 ?

I've used SketchUp to design a number of projects. It is not a CAD program. But for designing a project that isn't going to be built using CNC machinery? SketchUp's fine. I'm reminded of the old ad...
vitabile Woodworking 15 10,584 11-30-2016, 03:06 PM
  0 Thread: Really dumb TS Q - multiple angles
Post: RE: Really dumb TS Q - multiple angles

Being able to cut a ZCI for an angle depends a lot upon the saw. My Craftsman Zipcode saw (can't remember the dang model number off hand) doesn't tilt the blade raising mechanism when you tilt the bla...
vitabile Woodworking 17 10,759 11-01-2016, 04:13 PM
  0 Thread: Talk to me of sliding miter saws-
Post: Re: Talk to me of sliding miter saws-

Oh! That's neat! Nice concept.[br][br]If I ever replace my 10" Craftsman CMS, I might look at that one.
vitabile Woodworking Power Tools 15 12,177 07-22-2015, 10:12 AM
  0 Thread: Talk to me of sliding miter saws-
Post: Re: Talk to me of sliding miter saws-

[blockquote]mongo said:[hr][br][br]. . . and the dewalt that casts a shadow . . . [br][br][hr][/blockquote][br]Er, that's the first time I've ever heard a tool described that way. Which model is this...
vitabile Woodworking Power Tools 15 12,177 07-22-2015, 09:11 AM
  0 Thread: Moving too new single car garage shop. Advice needed.
Post: Re: Moving too new single car garage shop. Advice...

[blockquote]chips ahoy said:[hr][br][br]Most important thing is don't allow vehicles in there. Start that and you lose your shop.[br][br]Mel [br][br][hr][/blockquote][br][br]Don't let SWMBO put anythi...
vitabile Woodworking 22 11,553 07-17-2015, 03:30 PM
  0 Thread: Hanging a clamp rack...
Post: Re: Hanging a clamp rack...

I have a couple of jorgenson's & the heads are indeed larger.[br][br]Tony
vitabile Woodworking 6 7,997 01-21-2013, 06:53 PM
  0 Thread: Hanging a clamp rack...
Post: Re: Hanging a clamp rack...

WIth mine it isn't so much the hinges that are sagging as the wood is twisting under the load. If I were going to make that type of rack again, I'd probably go with doubling up the material on the hi...
vitabile Woodworking 6 7,997 01-19-2013, 11:35 PM
  0 Thread: Hanging a clamp rack...
Post: Re: Hanging a clamp rack...

Thanks.[br][br]I built a rack that is similar to titanxt's but not as wide, and it has multiple frames that are hinged on each other. The weight of the clamps causes the frames to droop on the side o...
vitabile Woodworking 6 7,997 01-19-2013, 03:38 PM
  0 Thread: Hanging a clamp rack...
Post: Re: Hanging a clamp rack...

[blockquote]Mark A Smith said:[hr][br][br]Mine currently has 34 Bessy clamps and is supported by 5 screws into 3/4" plywood along the top and two more along the bottom.[br][br] /ssl_proxy.php?url=http...
vitabile Woodworking 6 7,997 01-19-2013, 01:59 PM
  0 Thread: My new updated crosscut sled (pics)
Post: Re: My new updated crosscut sled (pics)

Mark!!! LTNS!! How you doing???[br][br]Tony
vitabile Woodworking 104 53,287 03-01-2011, 10:07 PM

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