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  0 Thread: cheapo table saw question
Post: RE: cheapo table saw question

Just curios, cutting bird's mouth for a hollow shaft?
JerGar Woodworking Power Tools 5 3,338 07-03-2017, 06:17 AM
  0 Thread: antiquing brass?
Post: RE: antiquing brass?

ed kerns Wrote: (04-13-2017, 12:38 PM) -- Under the category of what NOT to use: I tried a product called "patina it"  from a craft store and had very marginal results. A little dulling of the brass ...
JerGar Finishing 23 14,730 04-27-2017, 08:03 AM
  0 Thread: Wanting to make a guitar
Post: RE: Wanting to make a guitar

I wanted to make one but I decided to start with a kit first. I got the kit from Martin a while ago and have been researching/reading a lot. I plan to start it this summer.
JerGar Woodworking 16 7,163 04-19-2017, 05:02 PM
  0 Thread: Sharpening
Post: RE: Sharpening

I have a fair amount of sharpening stuff, from an old pedal powered wet stone (that I use often) to an expensive tool grinder, but for knives my favorite is paper wheels that I have on a dedicated g...
JerGar Woodworking 23 14,560 03-16-2017, 08:57 PM
  0 Thread: Lacquer Fading Off My Kitchen Cabinets
Post: RE: Lacquer Fading Off My Kitchen Cabinets

I don't do many kitchens but I use M.L. Campbell pre cat Magnamax a lot. https://www.mlcampbell.com/products/magnamax
JerGar Home Improvement 15 11,267 01-28-2017, 10:45 AM
  0 Thread: Carbide Blades sharpening service?
Post: RE: Carbide Blades sharpening service?

I can't watch the video but of course the machine can do it. Doesn't mean they do it for every sharpening. After bumping heads with you when I previously said I sharpen my own stuff with great results...
JerGar Woodworking 51 38,977 12-16-2016, 11:19 AM
  0 Thread: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer
Post: RE: Bandsaw blades and Reindeer

Just_Dave Wrote: (12-15-2016, 03:29 PM) -- 3/16" 10TPI blade.  I'm having issues finding that particular blade locally so what are some other options?  -- That's what I use. Some people don't want...
JerGar Woodworking 12 8,187 12-15-2016, 05:24 PM
  0 Thread: Carbide Blades sharpening service?
Post: RE: Carbide Blades sharpening service?

I seriously doubt they would grind the sides. That would generally only be done if new teeth were added. Many blades benefit greatly just with a face grind.
JerGar Woodworking 51 38,977 12-15-2016, 04:58 PM
  0 Thread: Best Lights For New Shop?
Post: RE: Best Lights For New Shop?

I have florescents in my shop,never was satisfied with them. To often replacing bulbs. I've recently been in two commercial buildings that switched over to led. Much brighter than before and they d...
JerGar Woodworking Power Tools 30 16,224 12-05-2016, 12:37 PM
  0 Thread: Picture hosting site -Free
Post: RE: Picture hosting site -Free

This pic is hosted on Flickr. I just pick a size from all the sizes,right click and copy image location then paste here. Just takes a second and I've never noticed it going back to my albums. htt...
JerGar Woodworking 26 17,020 11-17-2016, 05:21 PM
  0 Thread: Spraying stain?
Post: RE: Spraying stain?

I use ML Campbell Woodsong. Dries fast, I've stained with the wipe off then sprayed with the Magnamax Precat Lacquer an hour later. Spray only has more drying time. https://www.mlcampbell.com/pro...
JerGar Finishing 9 14,863 11-16-2016, 09:58 AM
  0 Thread: Picture hosting site -Free
Post: RE: Picture hosting site -Free

For Flickr I've never done the share thing,just pick size,right click,copy photo location and paste.
JerGar Woodworking 26 17,020 11-09-2016, 04:36 PM
  0 Thread: Finish pre or post assembly
Post: RE: Finish pre or post assembly

I'll spray drawers, especially deeper ones, before putting the bottoms on. No blowback. I slide the bottoms in a groove from the back of the drawer so I spray the boxes and bottoms separate, them sl...
JerGar Woodworking 5 3,375 10-29-2016, 03:06 PM
  0 Thread: Dadoes in top and bottom??
Post: RE: Dadoes in top and bottom??

GEB Wrote: (10-18-2016, 09:54 PM) -- The Top and Bottom will extend beyond the sides and front. But I am not sure I need to dado T&B for the sides. Why not glue and screw them on to the sides? Water ...
JerGar Woodworking 11 9,387 10-19-2016, 02:50 PM
  0 Thread: DIY kitchen counter
Post: RE: DIY kitchen counter

BillN Wrote: (08-04-2016, 02:50 PM) -- Laminate with hardwood edging is a cheap but nice looking option. -- This is what I would do in your situation. Put your wood edging on first then laminate...
JerGar Home Improvement 24 15,191 08-05-2016, 02:48 PM
  0 Thread: is it just me ?
Post: RE: is it just me ?

Works for me. 4 pages with 20 replies limit.
JerGar Woodworking 7 4,441 07-28-2016, 02:34 PM
  0 Thread: Inside siding for a shop
Post: RE: Inside siding for a shop

Don't know if I'd use it for walls but I used metal for my ceiling. I made attic trusses and the metal helped because it was light. Pretty quick and easy to put up
JerGar Home Improvement 34 18,885 07-24-2016, 08:41 AM
  0 Thread: Sharpening Raised Panel Bit - Need Help
Post: RE: Sharpening Raised Panel Bit - Need Help

Are you doing the face? Hard to tell from the pic but it looks like the top was touched. I touch them up with a diamond blade on a tool grinder/sharpener by just touching the face of the cutters.
JerGar Woodworking 7 3,992 07-21-2016, 08:18 PM
  0 Thread: The Pulls on this piece
Post: Re: The Pulls on this piece

[blockquote]jteneyck said:[hr][br][br]Or buy them.[br][br]John [br][br][hr][/blockquote][br][br]+1 Google pyramid knobs
JerGar Woodworking 14 8,545 07-15-2016, 04:14 PM
  0 Thread: Cutting Steel siding on a Morton building
Post: Re: Cutting Steel siding on a Morton building

I had to cut out some openings for doors last year.[br]I just used my circular saw with regular carbide wood blade.[br]Yea use eye protection.[br][br]The year before I cut up an old 20' Aluminum boat ...
JerGar Woodworking Power Tools 10 10,597 07-11-2016, 06:38 PM

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