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  0 Thread: Aniline Dye and Glue
Post: Aniline Dye and Glue

I have all the parts cut to size for 8 dining room chairs. Last time I used water-soluble aniline dye, I had trouble with over lap lines. With the Mission style chairs this will be more of a problem. ...
lift mechanic Finishing 4 189 03-11-2024, 02:44 PM
  0 Thread: Air duct cleaning
Post: RE: Air duct cleaning

Couple of questions,  What are the ducts made of metal or insulated flexible duct? Metal could be cleaned. The crawl space probably dirt, did the cats have access to the crawl space? If they did...
lift mechanic Home Improvement 4 242 03-10-2024, 06:08 PM
  0 Thread: 14" delta Bandsaw Guides?
Post: 14" delta Bandsaw Guides?

I have a Delta 28-216 14" bandsaw. I would like to replace the stock guides. What is a good after market guide? Will be mainly used to cut close to a pattern line, no resawing.
lift mechanic Woodworking Power Tools 1 338 02-08-2024, 02:48 AM
  0 Thread: Q: Keyed Sprocket to non-keyed
Post: RE: Q: Keyed Sprocket to non-keyed

How is the fit to the shaft? If it is a snug fit, you could use Loctite RC/640 Retaining compound. Or use Loctite RC/680 high strength retaining compound. Both have worked well for machinery that I wo...
lift mechanic Woodworking Power Tools 6 475 01-17-2024, 03:47 PM
  0 Thread: Please critique my bed design
Post: RE: Please critique my bed design

I just finished a 4-poster bed plateform, "California King" size. The bedroom is small so I built 6 drawers on each side of the bed for our clothes, is takes the place of a dresser drawers.
lift mechanic Woodworking 19 1,577 12-25-2023, 01:25 PM
  0 Thread: Under mount or top mount sink for kitchen
Post: RE: Under mount or top mount sink for kitchen

Under mount, but not made of stone. The stone is a big heat sink. They look nice, but I regret mine.
lift mechanic Home Improvement 50 3,040 12-11-2023, 09:12 PM
  0 Thread: Log splitter- gas vs electric
Post: RE: Log splitter- gas vs electric

Gas is the only way to go, electric limits where you can use it. They are a dangerous machines to use if you do not pay attention. I have a 37-ton tow behind splitter that has split every log that I h...
lift mechanic Home Improvement 10 816 12-10-2023, 12:19 PM
  0 Thread: Arm R Seal ?
Post: Arm R Seal ?

A few weeks ago I applied 3 coats of Arm R Seal to the inside of some drawers. How do I get rid of the odor? I have the 8 drawers spread out in the shop to air out. As soon as I close the drawer the s...
lift mechanic Finishing 3 509 11-13-2023, 01:15 AM
  0 Thread: Attaching Table Top
Post: RE: Attaching Table Top

I like the figure 8 for attaching the top to the base. I have used the "Z" thingies that you use a biscuit slot. The 8's are plenty strong and easier to install.
lift mechanic Woodworking 11 870 09-13-2023, 12:20 AM
  0 Thread: Wixey WR 700 Table Saw Digital Readout
Post: RE: Wixey WR 700 Table Saw Digital Readout

The Wixey I have on my planer turns off after a few minutes. After a couple of years I have replaced the batteries twice.
lift mechanic Woodworking 6 869 08-30-2023, 02:42 PM
  0 Thread: What do yall think about that Rip-it?
Post: RE: What do yall think about that Rip-it?

My digital read out is a SHAN BC50 Digital Scale. It fits my 50" Biesemeyer fence. I have had it on my Unisaw for about 12 years. The one I had on my planer stopped working so I replaced it with a Wix...
lift mechanic Woodworking Power Tools 43 3,550 08-17-2023, 06:53 PM
  0 Thread: What do yall think about that Rip-it?
Post: RE: What do yall think about that Rip-it?

Not sure about the Wixey, but the one I have the fence is just lifts straight up and off. The read out stays on the slide and below the cast iron top. 2 pins locate the fence to the read out.
lift mechanic Woodworking Power Tools 43 3,550 08-17-2023, 09:38 AM
  0 Thread: What do yall think about that Rip-it?
Post: RE: What do yall think about that Rip-it?

I installed a digital read out o my fence several years ago. After using it I would not go back to a tape measure or mounter scale.
lift mechanic Woodworking Power Tools 43 3,550 08-16-2023, 11:44 AM
  0 Thread: If you were to build a new shop...
Post: RE: If you were to build a new shop...

16 foot wide? how about 2- 16 foot wide sandwiched together like they do to modulator homes. A beam down the middle so only a couple of posts to work around. For flooring 2 x 8 minimum 16" on center w...
lift mechanic Woodworking 35 3,495 08-01-2023, 01:31 PM
  0 Thread: 4H Project- Waterfall Bookcase
Post: RE: 4H Project- Waterfall Bookcase

Very nice. Your son will have a skill that will last a life time.
lift mechanic Woodworking 14 1,494 07-20-2023, 12:42 PM
  0 Thread: One eye v. an eye and a half
Post: RE: One eye v. an eye and a half

I lost the sight in my left eye at an early age. I do not have any problems, that I know of, only having one eye. Depth perception with 1 eye is a learned skill, you learn to compensate. If seeing a b...
lift mechanic Woodworking 9 918 05-29-2023, 10:44 AM
  0 Thread: Interior passage/Bedroom Doors
Post: RE: Interior passage/Bedroom Doors

When you trim the bottom of the door. Apply masking tape to both sides of the door where it will be cut. This will keep the splintering to a minimum. You can also score the cutoff with a utility knife...
lift mechanic Home Improvement 10 859 05-25-2023, 06:50 PM
  0 Thread: Shot myself
Post: RE: Shot myself

Accidents happen. 6 years ago I was framing the house/shop that I am now living in. Framing the attached car port. I was up on top of 3 sections of scaffolding pulling up 20' 2x12 rafters. Getting the...
lift mechanic Woodworking 20 2,758 05-18-2023, 12:54 AM
  0 Thread: Water Supply in House
Post: RE: Water Supply in House

It is my understanding that the pressure tank pressure should be checked when the pressure in from the well is at O psi. My pressure tank has the pressure listed next to the Shrader valve on top of th...
lift mechanic Home Improvement 15 2,351 04-23-2023, 02:55 PM
  0 Thread: Blum for full inset face frame cabinets?
Post: RE: Blum for full inset face frame cabinets?

I have bought Blum inset hinges complete set (2) hinges and mounting plates from Lee Valley.
lift mechanic Woodworking 12 1,761 04-06-2023, 11:12 PM

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