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  0 Thread: Delta Drill press return spring broken
Post: Delta Drill press return spring broken

I have a Delta 17-965 drill press.  The return spring for the quill broke, so it doesn't come back up on its own. Anyone ever have this happed to them? I looked on Delta's website and they sell ...
Sparetime Woodworking Power Tools 3 2,716 08-20-2018, 11:25 AM
  0 Thread: Need help matching old oak cabinets to new
Post: RE: Need help matching old oak cabinets to new

So I scrapped the original stain and got a custom color match from the local Sherwin Williams.  The sample looked good, so I went ahead and stained one of the doors.  After drying, the color isn't as ...
Sparetime Finishing 9 5,813 03-23-2018, 04:19 PM
  0 Thread: Need help matching old oak cabinets to new
Post: RE: Need help matching old oak cabinets to new

The door in the picture is from the old set of cabinets, and I was hoping to use it on the new set.  Due to the original construction there is a large, single piece that goes above the stove.  I wante...
Sparetime Finishing 9 5,813 03-16-2018, 08:10 PM
  0 Thread: Need help matching old oak cabinets to new
Post: Need help matching old oak cabinets to new

I am working on making a small section of cabinet to match an existing kitchen.  The fridge width wasn't wide enough, so I had to make a few new cabinets to allow the new fridge to fit. I'm having ...
Sparetime Finishing 9 5,813 03-16-2018, 08:07 PM
  0 Thread: Fly Tying Desk - Ideas needed
Post: RE: Fly Tying Desk - Ideas needed

Thank you for the ideas.  I did a google search as well and came up with a lot of ideas.  Just curious what works well and what doesn't.  Also, ease of construction.  Getting the holes evenly spaced a...
Sparetime Woodworking 14 8,664 03-21-2017, 06:43 PM
  0 Thread: Fly Tying Desk - Ideas needed
Post: Fly Tying Desk - Ideas needed

Has anyone built a fly tying desk?  I'm looking for some ideas on what to include on the desk.  I'd like it to be the type that sits on top of a table or another desk, so that it can be put away.  I'm...
Sparetime Woodworking 14 8,664 03-21-2017, 10:59 AM
  0 Thread: FS: Delta mortising attachment Model 17-924
Post: RE: FS: Delta mortising attachment Model 17-924

Bump for the weekend
Sparetime Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,397 03-18-2017, 04:56 AM
  0 Thread: FS: Delta mortising attachment Model 17-924
Post: FS: Delta mortising attachment Model 17-924

Delta mortising attachment. Never used Model 17-924 $60 plus shipping If interested, PM me with zip code and I'll let you know what I think shipping will cost.  
Sparetime Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,397 03-06-2017, 05:55 PM
  0 Thread: CMT Panel Raising Set 800.521.11
Post: RE: CMT Panel Raising Set 800.521.11

Listing on an auction site
Sparetime Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,875 01-12-2017, 04:59 PM
  0 Thread: CMT Rail and stile set 800.626.11
Post: RE: CMT Rail and stile set 800.626.11

Listing on auction site
Sparetime Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,681 01-12-2017, 04:59 PM
  0 Thread: CMT Rail and stile set 800.626.11
Post: CMT Rail and stile set 800.626.11

CMT rail and stile set 800.626.11 in good shape.  This is the tongue and groove set for making flat panel doors with 3/4" stock.  Asking $45 shipped to the lower 48.  Paypal please [url=
Sparetime Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,681 01-05-2017, 11:10 AM
  0 Thread: CMT Panel Raising Set 800.521.11
Post: CMT Panel Raising Set 800.521.11

I have a CMT Panel raising set model 800.521.11 for sale.  This is the Sommerfeld Raised Panel Set.  Set is in good shape I am asking $110 for the set and will include shipping to the lower 48 stat...
Sparetime Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,875 01-05-2017, 11:07 AM
  0 Thread: Finger joint drawer glue up issue
Post: Finger joint drawer glue up issue

I am currently working on making a number of drawers for a cabinet project. I used 5/8 baltic birch plywood for the sides of the drawers, and used 3/8 inch finger joints for the corner joints. [br][...
Sparetime Woodworking 6 6,506 12-13-2015, 07:20 PM
  0 Thread: Opinions please
Post: Re: Opinions please

I will have to check on synthetic oil. I just used what came with the unit (DeWalt).[br][br]I have 20a 120 circuit in the garage and it is plugged directly into an outlet (no extension cord). I'll s...
Sparetime Woodworking Power Tools 14 9,016 11-16-2015, 05:08 PM
  0 Thread: Opinions please
Post: Re: Opinions please

I like the remote idea. Should have thought of that myself, but should have thought of the oil getting thick when cold too.[br][br]Also, electric blanket will work until I can get the other work done...
Sparetime Woodworking Power Tools 14 9,016 11-13-2015, 03:18 PM
  0 Thread: Opinions please
Post: Opinions please

About a year ago my cheap little oil free air compressor gave up after a good long run. I decided that I should buy a quality air compressor to replace it and got a nice one locally.[br][br]The probl...
Sparetime Woodworking Power Tools 14 9,016 11-13-2015, 11:02 AM
  0 Thread: Drawers for kitchen cabinets
Post: Re: Drawers for kitchen cabinets

Thank you everyone for your input. [br][br]After mocking things up, I decided to reduce the size of the drawers. Also, the comment about large drawers gathering more clutter made me stop and think. ...
Sparetime Woodworking 7 6,491 11-13-2015, 10:50 AM
  0 Thread: A few more kitchen cabinet questions.
Post: Re: A few more kitchen cabinet questions.

The dado and resulting 1/4 inch space behind allows for a little room to scribe if necessary and move the back away from the wall resulting in less contact and less having to deal with variations in t...
Sparetime Woodworking 4 7,646 11-03-2015, 08:03 AM
  0 Thread: Drawers for kitchen cabinets
Post: Re: Drawers for kitchen cabinets

Thank you everyone for your input. Sounds like I should beef up the bottom and probably the sides if I'm going to go this big. Also, I'll maybe reconsider the width of the drawers. I intend to stor...
Sparetime Woodworking 7 6,491 11-03-2015, 07:56 AM
  0 Thread: Drawers for kitchen cabinets
Post: Drawers for kitchen cabinets

I am planning to use more drawers for the base cabinets. Some of the drawers will be fairly large. 34" wide x 22 deep by 9 high. In the past I have used 1/2 inch baltic birch plywood for the sides ...
Sparetime Woodworking 7 6,491 10-31-2015, 06:30 AM

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