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  0 Thread: chakte viga and grandidillo question
Post: RE: chakte viga and grandidillo question

oscarMadison Wrote: (11-01-2021, 12:17 PM) -- anyone turn either?  If so how does it turn?  Think easy for beginners, not likely to split out, no issues with a friction finish.  I teach a pen turning...
chips ahoy Woodturning 5 1,627 11-03-2021, 10:11 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw Blade Sharpening
Post: RE: Tablesaw Blade Sharpening

rwe2156 Wrote: (10-20-2021, 09:44 AM) -- 40 years doing this. Buy blades worth sending out. Have at least 2 of each type so you're shop is never "down". -- What RWE said. Mel
chips ahoy Woodworking Power Tools 7 2,028 10-21-2021, 05:02 PM
  0 Thread: Small ROund Cuting Board
Post: RE: Small ROund Cuting Board

iclark Wrote: (10-07-2021, 06:29 PM) -- It has been a few years, but the last time that David Ellsworth was the guest turner at our local club, he mentioned that he was starting to get calls from mus...
chips ahoy Woodturning 11 2,869 10-09-2021, 01:17 PM
  0 Thread: Epoxy for inlay turning
Post: RE: Epoxy for inlay turning

badwhiskey Wrote: (08-22-2021, 07:14 AM) -- For knots and small  voids, I use any clear 5 minute epoxy from a big box.  I’ve filled countless knots without issue. -- What Frank said works just as w...
chips ahoy Woodturning 5 2,142 08-22-2021, 07:40 AM
  0 Thread: Epoxy for inlay turning
Post: RE: Epoxy for inlay turning

firefighter Wrote: (08-20-2021, 08:57 AM) -- Been reading and watching utube vids on turning using epoxy as filler in knoted or other voids. I'm not ready to go the stabilization route just looking f...
chips ahoy Woodturning 5 2,142 08-20-2021, 09:05 AM
  0 Thread: Marking pencil for dark wood
Post: RE: Marking pencil for dark wood

thewalnutguy Wrote: (07-31-2021, 02:14 PM) -- I've not yet found a suitable pencil for marking cut lines on dark wood such as walnut. Those designed for use on fabric don't work well for this use. I'...
chips ahoy Woodworking 17 3,845 07-31-2021, 05:59 PM
  0 Thread: Sad news
Post: RE: Sad news

AnthonyYak Wrote: (07-26-2021, 01:02 PM) -- Old timers may remember him, Bill Grumbine passed -- Super nice guy.I learned a lot from his advise.Sorry to hear of his passing. Mel
chips ahoy Woodturning 13 4,141 07-28-2021, 01:01 PM
  0 Thread: Gluing up exterior furniture
Post: RE: Gluing up exterior furniture

dananorth Wrote: (07-24-2021, 10:09 AM) -- It's hard to keep your furniture in good shape when it's outside. -- What a cute puppy. Mel
chips ahoy Woodworking 13 4,627 07-24-2021, 03:50 PM
  0 Thread: Picked again for the AAW
Post: RE: Picked again for the AAW

AnthonyYak Wrote: (07-15-2021, 08:19 PM) -- Critique........................ -- Mr.Yak,sir,you are a turning genious and a maker of fine art. Mel
chips ahoy Woodturning 11 3,264 07-16-2021, 07:43 AM
  0 Thread: half inch drop in 22ft drain line
Post: RE: half inch drop in 22ft drain line

Mr_Mike Wrote: (07-07-2021, 07:22 PM) -- Outside shower?  Only grey water? Dig a drywall and be done.  Don't connect to the house drain. Heck, drain into the yard. -- Exactly what snipe hunte...
chips ahoy Home Improvement 7 1,753 07-07-2021, 09:44 PM
  0 Thread: Mice Traps - Suggestions?
Post: RE: Mice Traps - Suggestions?

varkpilot Wrote: (07-05-2021, 08:35 AM) -- "Minor" infestation!  Got one via old-fashion spring trap. AMAZON has a countless list. What has worked for you??  Should I plan for outside & inside?...
chips ahoy Home Improvement 25 4,517 07-05-2021, 08:51 AM
  0 Thread: Czeck Edge Fourth of July Sale!!!
Post: RE: Czeck Edge Fourth of July Sale!!!

Bob Zajicek Wrote: (07-02-2021, 07:14 PM) -- Best wishes for a fun and safe Fourth of July everyone! Safe travels also if you are! We are having a Fourth of July Sale this weekend and I think it's a ...
chips ahoy Tool Swap N' Sell 7 1,596 07-04-2021, 11:00 AM
  0 Thread: nEED WOOD RECOMMENDATION
Post: RE: nEED WOOD RECOMMENDATION

weelis Wrote: (05-18-2021, 02:23 PM) -- I am going to build several benches using 2x4xlumber for my dock on the Inland Waterway.  Should I go with PT lumber for above ground use or is there another c...
chips ahoy Woodworking 9 1,973 05-18-2021, 05:11 PM
  0 Thread: Any interest in a build thread?
Post: RE: Any interest in a build thread?

FS7 Wrote: (04-06-2021, 08:15 PM) -- I have started a built-in entertainment center, and while it's already in progress I'm not that far along. I feel like it's a somewhat unique project so I thought...
chips ahoy Woodworking 8 2,130 04-06-2021, 09:43 PM
  0 Thread: How would you reach the peak of our house to paint it
Post: RE: How would you reach the peak of our house to p...

brianwelch Wrote: (04-02-2021, 08:25 AM) -- I rented (actually had free use of) a boomlift to install siding on the high area of my house...not necessarily the cheapest route, but safe, and fun... I...
chips ahoy Home Improvement 41 13,752 04-02-2021, 10:09 PM
  0 Thread: How would you make this joint?
Post: RE: How would you make this joint?

FS7 Wrote: (03-28-2021, 10:11 PM) -- We have new neighbors that have become friends. After learning of my hobby and talking about it a bit, I ended up promising their oldest boy (7) that I'd make him...
chips ahoy Woodworking 12 3,710 03-28-2021, 10:42 PM
  0 Thread: Hi
Post: RE: Hi

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (03-20-2021, 01:40 PM) -- I started turning again in a limited way and will start teaching again in a few months.  I did and was surprised when I let a few come over to use the l...
chips ahoy Woodturning 6 2,336 03-20-2021, 10:58 PM
  0 Thread: band saw illumination
Post: RE: band saw illumination

Aram Wrote: (03-17-2021, 08:27 PM) -- Yes. Lee Valley (https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/workshop/lighting/71189-magnetic-mount-led-work-light?item=15J7701) Permanent fixture on my MM16. ...
chips ahoy Woodworking 35 7,659 03-17-2021, 09:48 PM
  0 Thread: picking carpet color for domestic tranquilty
Post: RE: picking carpet color for domestic tranquilty

TomFromStLouis Wrote: (03-16-2021, 10:51 AM) -- Domestic tranquility? What's that? -- What he said.Got rid of her and the carpet around the same time.No carpet at all in my house,the way it should be...
chips ahoy Home Improvement 10 2,861 03-16-2021, 01:39 PM
  0 Thread: New circular saw burning the wood
Post: RE: New circular saw burning the wood

Aram Wrote: (03-10-2021, 08:56 PM) -- No offense (really) but I'll ask just to get it out there. Is the blade mounted in the correct orientation? -- Good point,also sounds like the blade needs shar...
chips ahoy Woodworking 14 3,555 03-11-2021, 12:34 AM

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