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  0 Thread: coffee table dimensions
Post: RE: coffee table dimensions

Bob Vaughan Wrote: (11-26-2023, 10:15 PM) -- That's a safe ratio for vertical things but doesn't often work out conveniently for the horizontal.  Consider 20" to 22" width and see how that fits in th...
humanrace Woodworking 4 805 11-26-2023, 10:56 PM
  0 Thread: coffee table dimensions
Post: coffee table dimensions

I want to make a coffee table for the LOML.  Is there a standard for the length in relationship to the sofa?  Should the 1.61 : 1 ratio be applied to the top.  A 44" long table would be 27 1/2" wide. ...
humanrace Woodworking 4 805 11-26-2023, 06:52 PM
  0 Thread: Countersinks
Post: RE: Countersinks

FS7 Wrote: (03-12-2022, 10:04 AM) -- The cleanest holes I get are from the ones with integral drill bits. The others seem to chatter endlessly. Also, I have heard that cross-hole countersinks are lik...
humanrace Woodworking 12 2,988 03-12-2022, 01:06 PM
  0 Thread: Walnut
Post: RE: Walnut

My walnut dining table was made in 1958.  Still looks great.
humanrace Woodworking 6 1,618 10-06-2021, 10:13 PM
  0 Thread: wipe on question
Post: wipe on question

I'm making a batch of hand mirrors as gifts.  In the past, I used a brand of tung oil that has been discontinued.  I read about making a wipe on finish on this forum and decided to try it.  I mixed Va...
humanrace Finishing 6 2,256 07-24-2021, 03:51 PM
  0 Thread: DIY drying wood
Post: RE: DIY drying wood

I have dried quite a few bowls in the microwave.  My method:  Weigh the bowl.  A home made balance scale would work.  Put the bowl in the microwave with a half cup of water to absorb the excess microw...
humanrace Woodworking 9 2,437 04-20-2021, 07:41 PM
  0 Thread: turning Ipe
Post: RE: turning Ipe

Gary G™ Wrote: (04-16-2021, 05:35 PM) -- Sharp tools. It’s boring plain BUT excellent if you need a durable spindle for a wet location. -- Thanks for the answers.  I bought about 150 board feet fo...
humanrace Woodturning 6 2,875 04-16-2021, 08:37 PM
  0 Thread: turning Ipe
Post: turning Ipe

Has anyone turned Ipe?  I have an opportunity to buy some 2X4 and 1X6 cut offs.
humanrace Woodturning 6 2,875 04-11-2021, 09:53 PM
  0 Thread: Need miter gauge with narrow head
Post: RE: Need miter gauge with narrow head

My Kreg measures 5 7/8"
humanrace Woodworking 13 3,192 04-06-2021, 12:20 AM
  0 Thread: Moisture meter
Post: RE: Moisture meter

I use Iclark's method, but I bought a scale at an auction when a local research lab sold off excess inventory.  It measures as little as 1/10 of a gram.  I got a deal, but I also have to deal the the ...
humanrace Woodturning 5 1,613 02-05-2021, 01:32 AM
  0 Thread: Charity Auction
Post: Charity Auction

Is there going to be a charity Christmas auction this year.  I have a few woodworking books printed from 1880s to 1929 that I should do something with before I die and they get dumped.
humanrace Woodworking 2 1,172 11-03-2020, 12:21 AM
  0 Thread: Porter-Cable Model 150 P
Post: RE: Porter-Cable Model 150 P

Bill, what is a 150P?  I Googled it and came up with a 690 router.
humanrace Tool Swap N' Sell 3 2,101 03-25-2020, 02:28 PM
  0 Thread: Fine Woodworking #1 - 243
Post: RE: Fine Woodworking #1 - 243

paul2004 Wrote: (01-28-2020, 01:30 PM) -- Craigslist or another local way is worth trying first, maybe he gets lucky and finds someone, especially if he prices them to move (like $20-30 for the whole...
humanrace Tool Swap N' Sell 7 4,411 01-28-2020, 10:07 PM
  0 Thread: PSA: JET 737002 32 in. x 24 in. Cast Iron Table - $168.35 + Free Shipping + Tax @ CPO
Post: RE: PSA: JET 737002 32 in. x 24 in. Cast Iron Tabl...

They just went up in price.  I had 2 vices in my cart last night at $99 each.  I waited until this morning so I could ask a friend if he wanted one and this morning they are $175.   The router lift th...
humanrace Tool Swap N' Sell 14 7,952 12-10-2019, 03:58 PM
  0 Thread: Brave! A (not so) new woodworking forum
Post: RE: Brave! A (not so) new woodworking forum

fredhargis Wrote: (05-02-2019, 12:43 PM) -- I was on the Wood magazine forum since the late 90's...Wood pulled the plug on it some years ago. (It's fair to say IMHO, that Wood terribly mismanaged the...
humanrace Woodworking 35 14,467 05-06-2019, 04:23 PM
  0 Thread: Work Sharp SOLD
Post: RE: Work Sharp $35 plus shipping

Woodjets Wrote: (03-20-2019, 12:32 PM) -- Model WSKTS $35 plus shipping. It should fit in a priority flat rate box. Comes with what's in the pics. -- I'll take it.  PM with payment details. zip code...
humanrace Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,434 03-20-2019, 02:46 PM
  0 Thread: Pics bowls discussed in a previous thread.
Post: RE: Pics bowls discussed in a previous thread.

humanrace Wrote: (02-05-2019, 09:29 PM) -- Well, that didn't work. --
humanrace Woodturning 4 2,185 02-05-2019, 09:42 PM
  0 Thread: Pics bowls discussed in a previous thread.
Post: RE: Pics bowls discussed in a previous thread.

humanrace Wrote: (02-05-2019, 09:29 PM) -- Well, that didn't work. -- I know that I have posted pics before using the same process. Has something changed? figured it out.
humanrace Woodturning 4 2,185 02-05-2019, 09:30 PM
  0 Thread: Pics bowls discussed in a previous thread.
Post: Pics bowls discussed in a previous thread.

My second bowl.  Turned about 10 years ago, just before my third bowl ejected from the lathe. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7842/32058359057_40b06323db_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QQTtfz)DSC_0126 (ht...
humanrace Woodturning 4 2,185 02-05-2019, 09:29 PM
  0 Thread: Pics of Bowls-also discussed in another thread.
Post: Pics of Bowls-also discussed in another thread.

I made a mistake on this post.
humanrace Woodturning 0 1,254 02-05-2019, 09:28 PM

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