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  0 Thread: #6 vs #7 (infill) question
Post: RE: #6 vs #7 (infill) question

Peter Tremblay Wrote: (04-09-2021, 12:26 PM) -- I've very slowly been working on a few projects over these last few years: bombe secretary and some infill smoothers.  My ministry keeps me very busy (...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 12 4,133 04-10-2021, 06:27 AM
  0 Thread: Garage door opener problems
Post: RE: Garage door opener problems

It could be the RPM sensor. the little board that the black cap goes through. hope that helps  jerry
jerry s Home Improvement 2 1,128 10-01-2020, 05:37 AM
  0 Thread: Shaker Sideboard: I'm In Fine Woodworking!
Post: RE: Shaker Sideboard

Philip1231 Wrote: (05-15-2020, 02:37 PM) -- Leg mortises are done. On to side rails and panels.   -- philip i cant wait to watch your project come together, im planing on making something simular l...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 196 62,859 05-15-2020, 04:31 PM
  0 Thread: Bench Build: Final-All Done
Post: RE: Bench Build: Final-All Done

Master-of-None Wrote: (05-09-2020, 08:37 AM) -- With the last post, I left off with the major bench construction finished and the bench sitting right side up. Now it's time to finish and put it to wo...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 9 4,588 05-10-2020, 07:29 AM
  0 Thread: Lost Art Press offering a freebie
Post: RE: Lost Art Press offering a freebie

elinourrumming Wrote: (04-24-2020, 01:36 PM) -- "It's interesting that the recent LAP blog posts about all the shop workbenches didn't have a dedicated post for the Roman benches; it sounds like not ...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 9 7,309 04-25-2020, 06:47 AM
  0 Thread: Inexpensive Saws
Post: RE: Inexpensive Saws

Robin Dobbie Wrote: (04-07-2020, 04:51 AM) -- How can you determine what kind of steel, and what hardness?  HF=Harbor Freight? What's my best bet for learning hand-cut dovetails on the cheap? L...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 31 12,646 04-07-2020, 05:59 AM
  0 Thread: Cleaning a ruler
Post: RE: Cleaning a ruler

msweig Wrote: (03-16-2020, 02:59 PM) -- I have an old Starrett ruler for my square that has some discoloration/pattern on it that is a bit distracting.  Anyone have any suggestions on what the best w...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 11 5,250 03-16-2020, 03:53 PM
  0 Thread: Small cabinet build-along
Post: RE: Small cabinet build-along

Aram Wrote: (03-14-2020, 09:35 PM) -- Made some progress on the joinery, so I can move on the the fun parts soon. I have a friend with way more CDs than I have, and I have a lot. He tells me about...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 160 53,923 03-15-2020, 06:28 AM
  0 Thread: Variation on a theme ( Mallet )
Post: RE: Variation on a theme ( Mallet )

RonB1957 Wrote: (03-06-2020, 08:57 PM) -- So I finally got around to making a few more mallets after considering some feed back, etc. Added a 0.25" brass ferrule for added strength. And looks of co...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 10 4,727 03-08-2020, 09:05 AM
  0 Thread: What finish for a platter?
Post: RE: What finish for a platter?

MidwestMan Wrote: (02-05-2020, 12:18 AM) -- Made my first platter today. What finish do you all recommend? It is maple wood with a few small wormholes. -- you could use butcher block oil, i'd guess...
jerry s Woodturning 12 6,137 02-05-2020, 06:55 AM
  0 Thread: 1/8" Chisel
Post: RE: 1/8" Chisel

pgriff Wrote: (02-03-2020, 02:39 PM) -- I am thinking about taking a woodworking class that requires a 1/8" chisel as part of the tools I am supposed to bring. I currently have vintage Stanley 750 & ...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 41 19,016 02-03-2020, 03:34 PM
  0 Thread: How to lengthen feed wires for subpanel
Post: RE: How to lengthen feed wires for subpanel

Bob10 Wrote: (01-24-2020, 01:52 AM) -- You don't say how far you have to move them so not sure what you have available for space.  You could add a junction box where they end now and tie on to get th...
jerry s Home Improvement 16 10,557 01-24-2020, 06:57 AM
  0 Thread: Clamp-on vise question
Post: RE: Clamp-on vise question

overland Wrote: (12-31-2019, 12:05 PM) -- I've been looking for a small clamp-on vise that I can attach to our picnic table in the backyard for small jobs. (Right now I use a Moxon vise, but it's a l...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 9 5,005 12-31-2019, 01:04 PM
  0 Thread: Bench Build - Dog Hole Distance from Front Edge
Post: RE: Bench Build - Dog Hole Distance from Front Edg...

cputnam Wrote: (11-26-2019, 03:25 PM) -- Most of my bench top will be soft maple.  I am going to use hard maple for the leading edge and want to get a handle on how much to get.  The centerline of th...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 24 12,639 11-26-2019, 06:00 PM
  0 Thread: Antique wooden planes questions
Post: RE: Antique wooden planes questions

stoppy Wrote: (11-18-2019, 08:40 AM) -- I will be very carefully cleaning and restoring this plane for use.  Looked online and one like it sold for $195 two years ago. At this point not interested in...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 22 8,442 11-18-2019, 04:51 PM
  0 Thread: Antique wooden planes questions
Post: RE: Antique wooden planes questions

stoppy Wrote: (11-14-2019, 03:47 PM) -- Another view showing the maker. -- That is a plow plane. do you have the wedge any any of the irons for it ?
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 22 8,442 11-14-2019, 05:28 PM
  0 Thread: Chriz Schwarz Dump-On Site
Post: RE: Chriz Schwarz Dump-On Site

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (11-12-2019, 10:15 PM) -- To me personally there were just 4 guys I have learned a lot from either TV or DVDs. 1.  Roy Underhill  TV show and 15 DVDs 2.  Frank Klausz 4 DVDs ...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 86 45,123 11-14-2019, 07:37 AM
  0 Thread: Display Cabinet: UPDATE: Sliding Dovetail Success
Post: RE: Display Cabinet: UPDATE: Sliding Dovetail Succ...

Philip1231 Wrote: (03-29-2019, 12:59 PM) -- Just an update: current progress on display cabinet: sliding dovetails were a SUCCESS! A bit of an over-cut on one, but overall, not bad looking for a dry...
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 4 3,079 03-29-2019, 05:49 PM
  0 Thread: New rust removal tool
Post: RE: New rust removal tool

Tony Z Wrote: (02-21-2019, 03:01 PM) -- I'm not a "Face-booker", so can someone describe the item? -- Its some kind of hand held laser. works real well in the video
jerry s Woodworking Hand Tools 15 7,942 02-21-2019, 07:09 PM
  0 Thread: Garage door plan - comments welcome
Post: RE: Garage door plan - comments welcome

OneStaple Wrote: (09-13-2018, 07:41 PM) -- Hey all, I know questions about garage doors have been asked before, and I've done a fair bit of reading/research.  Below is my plan, and I'd welcome com...
jerry s Home Improvement 14 6,325 09-14-2018, 06:05 AM

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