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  0 Thread: JJ Ryan No300 12in Wrench Grip Perfect Handle Screwdriver
Post: RE: JJ Ryan No300 12in Wrench Grip Perfect Handle ...

HI, Dom. Great to see you back and I hope you become a regular again like the old days. I've been out myself for a year or so, but I expect o be back in the saddle again soon. Look forward to seeing y...
Hank Knight Woodworking Hand Tools 9 870 01-16-2023, 04:34 PM
  0 Thread: embedding nuts in a work bench
Post: RE: embedding nuts in a work bench

That looks familiar. I used stainless steel T track nuts. They have stopped threads to keep fixture hold down bolts from damaging machine tables, so I had to cut the threads all the way through with a...
Hank Knight Woodworking 2 500 01-14-2023, 04:26 PM
  Photo Thread: Quality hinges and hardware
Post: RE: Quality hinges and hardware

You might want to take a look a Whitechapel, Ltd. https://whitechapel-ltd.com They have a wide range of very high quality traditional furniture hardware. Not cheap, but really good stuff.
Hank Knight Woodworking Hand Tools 5 529 12-12-2022, 11:43 PM
  0 Thread: If You Are Ever in Asheville NC
Post: RE: If You Are Ever in Asheville NC

If you go to the Grove Park Inn, be sure to go to Grovewood Gallery. They always have beautiful and interesting furniture.
Hank Knight Woodworking Hand Tools 7 1,068 12-04-2022, 12:21 AM
  0 Thread: Old Bed: Restoration or New Projects?
Post: RE: Old Bed: Restoration or New Projects?

I have what appears to be the identical bed. It belonged to my mother shen she was a child, so it has significant sentiumental value to my family. It was old when her mother bought it (they hauled it ...
Hank Knight Woodworking 11 986 11-28-2022, 03:24 PM
  0 Thread: Runner Replacement on a Sled
Post: RE: Runner Replacement on a Sled

I trimmed the bulges off my UHMW runners with a shoulder plane. Worked fine.
Hank Knight Woodworking Power Tools 12 987 10-29-2022, 08:58 PM
  0 Thread: Gidgee
Post: RE: Gidgee

That's beautiful, Pedder!
Hank Knight Woodworking Hand Tools 24 1,709 10-10-2022, 01:18 PM
  0 Thread: Jessem Mite-r-excel pin question
Post: RE: Jessem Mite-r-excel pin question

Rich, I just saw your inquiry about the Jessem Miter Excel pins. I have a Miter Excel I purchased from Rockler soon affer they acquired Jessem. It is the original design with the pins, so I assume min...
Hank Knight Woodworking Power Tools 1 374 09-19-2022, 03:55 PM
  0 Thread: Router in table saw wing?
Post: RE: Router in table saw wing?

I've had a cast iron router table exension wing on my table saw for years, initially on a Unisaw and currently on a SawStop ICS. I have been very satisfied with it. I am using an early ediion of the B...
Hank Knight Woodworking Power Tools 11 1,047 09-05-2022, 11:29 AM
  0 Thread: Curly Maple Source?
Post: RE: Curly Maple Source?

I've had experience with both Hearne Hardwoods in Oxford PA and Duhlap Wood Products in Chantilly VA. I have gotten excellent curly maple form both and both are pleasant to deal with. I have purchased...
Hank Knight Woodworking 16 1,224 08-03-2022, 01:55 PM
  0 Thread: Sand Blaster
Post: RE: Sand Blaster

Here's a safety tip: Use a face mask or goggles that compleely seal around your face. I used a plastic safety mask that had ventelation holes in the side panels. It didn't occur to me that sand bounc...
Hank Knight Woodworking Power Tools 8 711 06-22-2022, 11:27 PM
  0 Thread: Making Cauls for laminating plywood
Post: RE: Making Cauls for laminating plywood

Tony, I recently read an interesting method for making curved cauls that I'm going to try. I'll pass it on to you for your consideration. Make the cauls out of 6/4 or 8/4 hardwooid stock. Cut them to...
Hank Knight Woodworking 9 779 06-22-2022, 10:57 PM
  0 Thread: Inca 570 as a jointer?
Post: RE: Inca 570 as a jointer?

I owned an Inca 570 for over 25 years. It was my only joiner and planer. I built a lot of furniture with that machine and my experience was ihe same as jteneycek's. The 10" joiner capacity is a godsen...
Hank Knight Woodworking Power Tools 5 1,106 05-22-2022, 10:51 PM
  0 Thread: Day Job
Post: RE: Day Job

I was a trial lawyer for almost 40 years. I retired 8 years ago to get away from the stress and long hours. Woodworking has been my hobby fort most of my life. It was my refuge during the many difficu...
Hank Knight Woodworking 22 3,119 05-06-2022, 09:51 AM
  0 Thread: Bubinga drawer/platform bed
Post: RE: Bubinga drawer/platform bed

Wow, that's quite a project with a great result. Nice work.
Hank Knight Woodworking 8 924 05-06-2022, 09:19 AM
  0 Thread: Need some of this
Post: RE: Need some of this

Do a Google search for "linear brush" or "vacuum brush". Youll come up with a number of different configurations and options. I think you can order from Amazon.
Hank Knight Woodworking 9 1,505 05-05-2022, 10:51 AM
  0 Thread: Old projects
Post: RE: Old projects

That's a very nice clock, especially afer sitting unfinished for 30 years. Great save!
Hank Knight Woodworking 3 669 04-22-2022, 11:25 AM
  0 Thread: fasteners
Post: RE: fasteners

If your shelves are plywood or a single board of any kind and will span the entire width of the murphy bed enclosure, they will almost certainly sag if they have no other support. You might want to gl...
Hank Knight Woodworking 7 948 04-20-2022, 12:13 PM
  0 Thread: is 3/8" too thin for kitchen drawer side? borderline?
Post: RE: is 3/8" too thin for kitchen drawer side? bord...

I think you'll be fine with 3/8" drawer sides, as long as the drawers aren't large or carrying a lot of weight. Rather than putting the drawer bottoms in grooves in the sides, consider using drawer sl...
Hank Knight Woodworking 17 1,947 03-27-2022, 03:08 PM
  0 Thread: Where do you find woodworking plans?
Post: RE: Where do you find woodworking plans?

I've only built one piece from someone else's plans. It had dimension errors and I had to rework some parts. Except for that piece, I have always drawn my own plans. On simple pieces, just a sketch or...
Hank Knight Woodworking 11 1,836 03-21-2022, 09:34 AM

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