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  0 Thread: Uses for radial arm saw
Post: RE: Uses for radial arm saw
Bob Vaughan Wrote: (11-13-2023, 11:09 PM) -- What other machine surface can you pile junk on? I've got a tricked out Hammond Glider for 90% of my crosscuts but when I need the RAS, its there for me....
 toolmiser Woodworking 31 1,574 11-19-2023, 07:25 PM
  0 Thread: Marking on truck door
Post: RE: Marking on truck door
I am not an expert. If it was mine, I would try a "clay bar". You spray some soap on it and rub with the bar. It's very good prep before waxing. It removes a lot of the contaminates on the paint. ...
 toolmiser Home Improvement 23 2,284 10-25-2023, 07:27 PM
  0 Thread: replacement power cord for planer
Post: RE: replacement power cord for planer
I like to use wire with rubber coating rather than plastic. It lays better and is much more flexible. The plastic coated ones are like having a garden hose.
 toolmiser Woodworking Power Tools 17 1,358 10-14-2023, 07:16 PM
  0 Thread: Barn Sale, this morning
Post: RE: Barn Sale, this morning
I have a couple of them. Are you sure it needs a spring for the self feeder mechanism? Gravity ( when the drill is vertical) works for mine.
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 12 1,246 10-07-2023, 04:40 PM
  0 Thread: ever had new lawn hydroseeded?
Post: RE: ever had new lawn hydroseeded?
We had our "boulevard" hydroseeded a couple years ago compliments of our city due to street construction. This is in Wisconsin, and in the fall, but it wasn't very thick at all. I like the previous ...
 toolmiser Home Improvement 9 689 09-24-2023, 07:30 PM
  0 Thread: Porter Cable 314
Post: RE: Porter Cable 314
I tried to buy a new one about 10-15 years ago. We were remodeling (is that term used anymore?) our kitchen and was building the cabinets myself. If Norm Abram used one, it would be a good excuse fo...
 toolmiser Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,565 09-19-2023, 07:39 PM
  0 Thread: Garage sale find - what is it?
Post: RE: Garage sale find - what is it?
AHill Wrote: (09-19-2023, 09:30 AM) -- Whatever luthier owned this was pretty proud of it considering the very nice handle. -- It's in very nice shape.  The finish is good.  That's why I was questi...
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 8 887 09-19-2023, 07:33 PM
  0 Thread: Garage sale find - what is it?
Post: RE: Garage sale find - what is it?
Nordic Wrote: (09-18-2023, 02:55 AM) -- It’s a “fret” file, for rounding / shaping frets on a guitar or similar stringed instrument.  See: https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-...
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 8 887 09-18-2023, 09:45 AM
  0 Thread: Garage sale find - what is it?
Post: Garage sale find - what is it?
I picked this up at an estate sale.  Nothing of significance for  tools-the others didn't give a hint for this one.  Blade is 4 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/8" thick.  Flat portion is smooth, but the edges are conca...
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 8 887 09-17-2023, 08:35 PM
  0 Thread: Lee Valley Seconds Sale
Post: RE: Lee Valley Seconds Sale
I pulled the lever on a number 1. I've thought about it in the past and didn't act in time.
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 8 1,183 07-10-2023, 08:34 PM
  0 Thread: preserving an old wooden rule
Post: RE: preserving an old wooden rule
Before reading the additional posts, I applied two coats of turpentine, with generous amounts of warm sunlight between coats. It really looks good. I will not be returning it to service. My Dad t...
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 8 672 06-29-2023, 08:48 PM
  0 Thread: preserving an old wooden rule
Post: RE: preserving an old wooden rule
I have some turpentine, and will try that, I can already envision the smell. I have already lubed the joints. Overall it is in pretty good condition. I think I am too lazy to polish the brass! T...
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 8 672 06-28-2023, 08:35 PM
  0 Thread: preserving an old wooden rule
Post: preserving an old wooden rule
I picked up an old Stanley 24" folding rule # 66 3/4 at a garage sale for 25 cents.  I did a light cleaning to get the surface dirt off of it.  Now the wood looks kind of dry.  What would be good to c...
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 8 672 06-28-2023, 04:16 PM
  0 Thread: Woodworking YouTubers?
Post: RE: Woodworking YouTubers?
I don't think it will come back. It's not favored in schools, and I think a lot of people started there. Kind of like the decline of numbers in the Trades. Not a lot of DIY anymore at least around ...
 toolmiser Woodworking 29 3,447 06-17-2023, 09:15 PM
  0 Thread: Rosin stick belt dressing
Post: RE: Rosin stick belt dressing
I'm not trying to be a smarty, but how about a music store? My kids play violin and use it on them. They give it to me when it is beyond use for them. I don't think it's expensive, even for a music...
 toolmiser Woodworking 9 1,157 06-16-2023, 09:49 PM
  0 Thread: Sterling Service chisels info
Post: Sterling Service chisels info
I was at a garage sale yesterday and picked up four chisels marked "Sterling Service".  Largest is about 2" wide and the smallest is probably 1/2" wide.  A couple handles need replacement (could they ...
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 0 389 06-04-2023, 06:06 PM
  0 Thread: A what?
Post: RE: A what?
I had an auger for ice fishing that had the offset handles like that. I never like it.
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 9 2,030 04-22-2023, 07:55 PM
  0 Thread: I had to use the board stretcher today
Post: RE: I had to use the board stretcher today
I bet (know) you aren't the first person to cut a board too short.
 toolmiser Woodworking 3 705 04-22-2023, 07:51 PM
  0 Thread: Stanley precision saw set breaks saw tooth
Post: RE: Stanley precision saw set breaks saw tooth
My Dad had about 5 Keen Kutter saws sharpened about 45 years ago. When we picked them up, the sharpening person admitted to breaking a couple teeth. He said they were just brittle. He knew saws. ...
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 13 1,780 04-11-2023, 08:08 PM
  0 Thread: viking breast drill info needed.
Post: viking breast drill info needed.
I picked this Viking breast drill up at a garage sale last summer.  It's in pretty good shape.  I've tried to find info about it online and have found very little.  I found one egg beater drill on eba...
 toolmiser Woodworking Hand Tools 1 321 03-24-2023, 06:48 PM

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