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  0 Thread: Projects
Post: Projects

I haven't been on here for a long so I thought I would catch up a bit. I have been really busy. I an not sure if I showed this one or not. It was done a few years back but it is picture heavy so I wil...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 0 453 08-19-2023, 01:47 PM
  0 Thread: Rocking Chair
Post: RE: Rocking Chair

Willyou Wrote: (10-26-2021, 09:43 AM) -- Agree. If the rocker is old enough to have been assembled with hide glue, you may want to maintain it's originality by using hide glue to repair it. However, ...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 4 968 10-26-2021, 11:14 AM
  0 Thread: Rocking Chair
Post: RE: Rocking Chair

AHill Wrote: (10-26-2021, 06:24 AM) -- How old is the rocker?  If the glue used was hide glue, some heat applied to disassemble, and new hide glue to reassemble can do the trick.  Lee Valley sells Ch...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 4 968 10-26-2021, 11:13 AM
  0 Thread: Rocking Chair
Post: Rocking Chair

My daughter had my mom's old rocking chair in storage. They recently cleaned out their storage locker and she asked if I could repair it. Every joint was loose and mom had nailed everything together. ...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 4 968 10-26-2021, 03:04 AM
  0 Thread: I must be getting old
Post: RE: I must be getting old

I recently ran across some melamine board for $15 per sheet. They were advertised as 4'x10'. When they loaded them (with a f0rk lift) one of them was 5'x10'. I had a friend help me unload but I neede...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 24 10,139 05-18-2020, 09:55 AM
  Photo Thread: Granddaughter's graduation
Post: Granddaughter's graduation

Friday night was my granddaughter's high school graduation. She goes to a private christian school and they arranged graduation. Each graduate had a specific time to graduate. They could have 15 famil...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 8 3,910 05-17-2020, 08:31 AM
  0 Thread: Shop Lights
Post: RE: Shop Lights

I replaced mine last year. My local wholesaler ran the numbers in a software he had. I used six 2x4 lights in my 36x36 shop. 110 watts each and my shop is as well lit as a sunny day. Came with mountin...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking Power Tools 9 3,375 09-25-2019, 04:09 AM
  0 Thread: Bookshelf speakers
Post: RE: Bookshelf speakers

Thanks for all the info. I will definetly put this on my to do list
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 8 4,099 07-25-2019, 11:31 AM
  0 Thread: Bookshelf speakers
Post: Bookshelf speakers

I need a set of bookshelf speakers. I would like to build them myself. Does anyone have suggestions or even plans? If you know of a place that I could buy plans I would like to know. Also I need all e...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 8 4,099 07-22-2019, 09:46 PM
  0 Thread: Old 3-phase motors and Variable Frequency Drives
Post: RE: Old 3-phase motors and Variable Frequency Driv...

TDKPE Wrote: (05-24-2019, 06:04 PM) -- How about replacing the old ‘magnetic’ controls those motors were originally controlled by with variable frequency vector drives with sensors mounted off the ou...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking Power Tools 13 7,860 05-26-2019, 11:51 AM
  0 Thread: Underpowered drum sanders?
Post: RE: Underpowered drum sanders?

Smashedfinger Wrote: (05-25-2019, 09:21 PM) -- I recently bought a supermax 25/50 drum sander. Although I found it was built right up there with a very good fit and finish; the power I believe is lac...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking Power Tools 15 5,176 05-26-2019, 11:37 AM
  0 Thread: Air Compression Motor
Post: RE: Air Compression Motor

tablesawtom Wrote: (05-25-2019, 01:48 PM) -- I need to replace the motor in my vertical 60 gal. air compressor. It has a 3 hp,  3450 RPM,  single phase 220 volt motor on it. Harbor Freight has a 3hp ...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking Power Tools 17 7,173 05-26-2019, 11:28 AM
  0 Thread: Nickle plating room
Post: RE: Nickle plating room

daddo Wrote: (05-25-2019, 12:06 PM) -- The air conditioning we dealt with in corrosive rooms/spaces used 100% outside air which also assisted the exhaust systems via a static sensor. Any other way...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 14 7,116 05-26-2019, 11:16 AM
  0 Thread: Nickle plating room
Post: RE: Nickle plating room

packerguy® Wrote: (05-24-2019, 07:46 PM) -- Either you missed this, or have zero concerns.  Hope it works out well!  :yes: -- The room is tiled and sealed 28" up the wall. The benches are tiled ...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 14 7,116 05-25-2019, 09:41 AM
  0 Thread: Old 3-phase motors and Variable Frequency Drives
Post: RE: Old 3-phase motors and Variable Frequency Driv...

vinnygalbo Wrote: (05-21-2019, 07:35 PM) -- I was working on a job this week where they were adding VFDs to some equipment with 25 year old 3 phase motors. These motors have been in daily use and wor...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking Power Tools 13 7,860 05-24-2019, 05:32 PM
  0 Thread: Nickle plating room
Post: RE: Nickle plating room

packerguy® Wrote: (05-24-2019, 12:20 PM) -- Generally when plating your have to lay down a layer of nickle before the finished plate of something like copper, chrome, gold, etc. I wasnt a plating guy...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 14 7,116 05-24-2019, 04:50 PM
  0 Thread: Nickle plating room
Post: RE: Nickle plating room

Dumb_Polack Wrote: (05-24-2019, 08:52 AM) -- I'll ask the obvious question What is a nickel plating room used for?? -- nickle plating
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 14 7,116 05-24-2019, 04:25 PM
  0 Thread: DIY CNC ?
Post: RE: DIY CNC ?

packerguy® Wrote: (05-18-2019, 09:57 PM) -- Honestly, if you are new to it, save yourself time and money and buy one (tons of companies now and are affordable and I dont mean what they sell at Woodcr...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking Power Tools 9 4,249 05-19-2019, 06:26 AM
  0 Thread: Nickle plating room
Post: RE: Nickle plating room

jasfrank Wrote: (05-18-2019, 08:28 PM) -- So sorry to hear of your loss Bobby. That really looks like a first class plating setup! I hope you will do some custom work. -- Thanks, We will miss Jo. S...
Bobby Thompson Woodworking 14 7,116 05-18-2019, 09:42 PM
  0 Thread: DIY CNC ?
Post: RE: DIY CNC ?

Here is a link to a few pictures of my build. https://www.flickr.com/photos/17594307@N06/albums/72157707152776661 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/17594307@N06/albums/72157707152776661)
Bobby Thompson Woodworking Power Tools 9 4,249 05-18-2019, 07:50 PM

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