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  0 Thread: Junk walnut boards
Post: RE: Junk walnut boards

That would not bother me. I made a mantel from hand-hewn walnut logs from a log building on the customers property for them . they Love it.  I just told them to keep and eye on it , never have had any...
Woodshop Woodworking 12 1,502 11-05-2023, 10:28 AM
  0 Thread: Best glue for tambour
Post: RE: Best glue for tambour

My First tambour door was over 45 years ago for my rolltop desk . Never gave any problems and have been using contact cement ever since on numerous bread boxes, appliance garages and toy boxes for cus...
Woodshop Woodworking 7 1,159 11-01-2023, 08:48 AM
  0 Thread: replacement power cord for planer
Post: RE: replacement power cord for planer

The best and cheapest is the buy an extension cord and chop it up for your tools. I just bought this 12 gauge for a Miter saw ,I will cut off 10 feet to use and hang on to the rest for the future. Thi...
Woodshop Woodworking Power Tools 17 1,718 10-12-2023, 08:35 AM
  0 Thread: I'd rather buy it...
Post: RE: I'd rather buy it...

You can get decent birch tops from Menards  and add to them if needed. That's what I do.
Woodshop Woodworking 5 1,027 09-18-2023, 01:04 PM
  0 Thread: Spray room ventilation
Post: RE: Spray room ventilation

I built a spray room put a 36" fan in wall with outside louvered and put filters in front to save the fan. all that cost was NOT worth it . very pore job of clearing the air, clogged filters fast, pul...
Woodshop Woodworking 7 1,020 06-08-2023, 08:18 AM
  0 Thread: Educate me- CA adhesive and activator
Post: RE: Educate me- CA adhesive and activator

Here's a little tip. If your going to be painting or whatever over the CA glue and you need to do some filling in, sprinkle Baking Soda on the glued joint as a accelerator, It will turn white and take...
Woodshop Woodworking 22 2,940 04-01-2023, 09:22 PM
  0 Thread: 3 Segmented bowls (each with 2521 Pieces)
Post: RE: 3 Segmented bowls (each with 2521 Pieces)

Very impressive indeed .alignment has to be spot on every layer. You nailed it :cool:
Woodshop Woodturning 14 1,641 03-19-2023, 09:35 AM
  0 Thread: Best way to attach pneumatic hose to barbed fitting?
Post: RE: Best way to attach pneumatic hose to barbed fi...

I use Double Ear Steel Hose Clamp
Woodshop Woodworking Power Tools 19 2,295 02-12-2023, 06:31 PM
  0 Thread: New Workbench Slab Top
Post: RE: New Workbench Slab Top

jteneyck Wrote: (02-03-2023, 10:40 AM) -- Why don't you rip them to 3" wide and then edge glue them?  Would be a lot easier than trying to glue 2 ft wide slabs.   John -- Because they are alread...
Woodshop Woodworking 29 3,627 02-03-2023, 12:10 PM
  0 Thread: Plywood Gripe
Post: RE: Plywood Gripe

IMHO it's a shop cabinet. just make it functional .
Woodshop Woodworking 17 2,745 01-09-2023, 09:37 AM
  0 Thread: Has anyone built their own low profile airtight dust bin?
Post: RE: Has anyone built their own low profile airtigh...

I use plastic 55 gallon barrels. you can cut them or smaller ones to any height you need.
Woodshop Woodworking 5 1,105 12-13-2022, 10:00 AM
  0 Thread: Old Bed: Restoration or New Projects?
Post: RE: Old Bed: Restoration or New Projects?

I have turned several beds into hall benches and one into shelves for a keep sake when it won't work as a bed
Woodshop Woodworking 11 1,741 11-27-2022, 12:42 PM
  0 Thread: Wood thickness
Post: RE: Wood thickness

shaft slot should start out deeper than 1/4 if the handle is .08
Woodshop Woodworking 6 1,040 11-17-2022, 09:06 AM
  0 Thread: Buck saw
Post: RE: Buck saw

iclark Wrote: (10-14-2022, 11:51 PM) -- If you take the 2 halves apart, are there scratch marks or the impression of saw teeth on the inside surfaces? -- Thanks Yes there are, and I saw the bolts...
Woodshop Woodworking Hand Tools 10 2,056 10-18-2022, 02:55 PM
  0 Thread: Socket set organizer out of wood...got one?
Post: RE: Socket set organizer out of wood...FINISHED, s...

Very Nice:yes::cool::cool:
Woodshop Woodworking 22 3,867 10-12-2022, 09:56 AM
  0 Thread: Buck saw
Post: RE: Buck saw

bandit571 Wrote: (10-11-2022, 01:41 PM) -- Might be "wrench" used to turn that turnbuckle....to loosen or tighten it.... -- I tried ,bolts are to short . the dados are very even, those must have so...
Woodshop Woodworking Hand Tools 10 2,056 10-12-2022, 08:10 AM
  Question Thread: Buck saw
Post: Buck saw

I inherited this buck saw from my grandfather who passed when I was very young and always wondered what the block of wood was for that was wired to it. any one know? it measures about 7" long 2" wide...
Woodshop Woodworking Hand Tools 10 2,056 10-11-2022, 11:06 AM
  0 Thread: Pedestal table base question
Post: RE: Pedestal table base question

Brad , I use this site for close enough dimensions and have bought great quality parts too. Adams wood products  (https://www.adamswoodproducts.com/configure.asp?cat=151&display=true) if you are going...
Woodshop Woodworking 2 514 10-10-2022, 09:55 AM
  0 Thread: Source for small aluminum or stainless can? Or another method to seal a small urn?
Post: RE: Source for small aluminum or stainless can? Or...

FS7 Wrote: (09-21-2022, 09:27 AM) -- I have never seen that. But it's an absolutely brilliant idea. I don't even need to make part of it decorative - I could epoxy in the threaded part, and use a reg...
Woodshop Woodworking 8 1,431 09-21-2022, 11:10 AM
  0 Thread: Source for small aluminum or stainless can? Or another method to seal a small urn?
Post: RE: Source for small aluminum or stainless can? Or...

I have a wood threader set up I use, But You can use PVC threaded fittings to turn a lidded box. Check out this   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtXAcVjwdP0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtXAcVjwd...
Woodshop Woodworking 8 1,431 09-21-2022, 08:10 AM

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