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  0 Thread: Fitting Drawers
Post: RE: Fitting Drawers

fredhargis Wrote: (11-18-2023, 06:17 AM) -- I almost always have the carcass glued together (usually without the back) when I fit the drawers. No idea if that's the right way, just the way I've alway...
shoottmx Woodworking 13 1,056 11-18-2023, 06:40 AM
  0 Thread: bed rail hardware
Post: RE: bed rail hardware

Built a king size bed three years ago, used these: Antrader Wood Bed Rail Connecting Fittings, 5 Inch Zinc Round Bed Hook, Set of 4 from Amazoo. Similar if not identical to the Lee Valley you linked. ...
shoottmx Woodworking 6 367 11-15-2023, 07:12 AM
  0 Thread: Miter Saw Dust Collection Question
Post: RE: Miter Saw Dust Collection Question

Here's the setup in my shop, a Rousseau hood with a 1hp Shop Fox DC. It catches the majority of the heavier chips but leaves some of the finer dust flying. My unscientific analysis guesses it gets 95+...
shoottmx Woodworking Power Tools 14 1,001 09-13-2023, 07:55 PM
  0 Thread: Tools for sale NJ (added router table)
Post: RE: Tools for sale NJ

measurecutcurse Wrote: (08-05-2023, 07:29 PM) -- ............... and inflating the 20 soccer balls l5 minutes before leaving for practice after you get volunteered to coach a game you never played an...
shoottmx Tool Swap N' Sell 7 820 08-06-2023, 06:09 AM
  0 Thread: Titan HVLP on sale at Home Depot
Post: RE: Titan HVLP on sale at Home Depot

Still on sale for $99. Thanks for the heads up!! Gary
shoottmx Finishing 7 889 08-02-2023, 06:02 PM
  0 Thread: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?
Post: RE: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?

LOML likes the GF HP without the sealcoat of shellac. Will flip every two coats. The plan is in place, time to execute! gary
shoottmx Finishing 15 1,021 07-26-2023, 06:00 AM
  0 Thread: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?
Post: RE: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?

Thanks John, I just picked up a can today, will try it on some scrap. LOML is the final arbiter of color so we'll do whatever she likes. Thanks for the tip on using GF extender. The material is we...
shoottmx Finishing 15 1,021 07-24-2023, 04:48 PM
  0 Thread: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?
Post: RE: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?

Will pick up a rattle can of shellac for a sealer coat. Will try on some scrap, hopefully it pops the grain a little more than poly alone. BTW, elected to go with multiple coats GF High Performance, p...
shoottmx Finishing 15 1,021 07-24-2023, 06:14 AM
  0 Thread: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?
Post: RE: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?

fredhargis Wrote: (07-22-2023, 04:42 AM) -- Gary, keep in mind that even with a clear finish the table may shift color somewhat. The maple will likely itself will shift over time. -- Thanks Fred, I...
shoottmx Finishing 15 1,021 07-22-2023, 06:07 AM
  0 Thread: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?
Post: RE: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?

Blaine Hadn't thought about a seal coat of shellac. I'd like to pop the grain as much as possible, will pick up a can and do a test piece. Willyou I did a test piece with Varathane that I had for...
shoottmx Finishing 15 1,021 07-18-2023, 06:35 AM
  0 Thread: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?
Post: Non-yellowing WB finish for dining table?

Building a dining table out of spalted maple for LOML. She's in love with the spalted look and wants a clear non-yellowing finish that is durable for every day use. We're easy on our furniture and don...
shoottmx Finishing 15 1,021 07-17-2023, 07:04 AM
  0 Thread: Asked to make an urn
Post: RE: Asked to make an urn

Holy cow!! I was asked by a friend to make one for himself--he's ~250ish. I was thinking that wass going to be a big urn. Not so much in comparison. You did yourself a favor by not getting involved, s...
shoottmx Woodturning 9 983 06-17-2023, 05:48 AM
  0 Thread: How do I square one end of this blank?
Post: RE: How do I square one end of this blank?

12" CMS--What's not to like about that? Gary
shoottmx Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,929 06-17-2023, 05:42 AM
  0 Thread: 4 piece Drive Center Set SOLD
Post: RE: 4 piece Drive Center Set

I'll take them PM on the way. Gary
shoottmx Tool Swap N' Sell 1 250 05-16-2023, 06:18 PM
  0 Thread: Shot myself
Post: RE: Shot myself

firefighter Wrote: (05-15-2023, 10:22 PM) -- Guy with the framing nail in the melon actually tried to pull it out with a hammer. No kidding I saw his name running for office a few years later. -- C...
shoottmx Woodworking 20 2,380 05-16-2023, 05:24 AM
  0 Thread: test posting
Post: RE: test posting

Yes, but not pics. Gary
shoottmx Tool Swap N' Sell 1 364 05-05-2023, 05:39 AM
  0 Thread: Can't post in Sale forum
Post: RE: Can't post in Sale forum

Same issue for me> tried to post a screenshot of the error msg here but got the same error. Grrrrrrrrr Gary
shoottmx Questions about using the WoodNet forum features 8 968 05-05-2023, 05:29 AM
  0 Thread: Blade Guard on Grizz GO513 BS
Post: RE: Blade Guard on Grizz GO513 BS

I used to have the same saw, I now have the X2B (brake) version, pretty sure the blade guard is the same. I don't recall it having been in the way of cuts but it is kinda in the way to see in there. ...
shoottmx Woodworking Power Tools 4 610 05-04-2023, 05:56 AM
  0 Thread: Educate me- CA adhesive and activator
Post: RE: Educate me- CA adhesive and activator

JohnnyEgo Wrote: (04-08-2023, 06:52 PM) -- As an off-label use case, I keep a bottle of the thin stuff on top of my first aid kit as a liquid band aid for life's little misadventures. Seals up a ble...
shoottmx Woodworking 22 2,530 04-09-2023, 06:52 AM
  0 Thread: Shop organization projects done
Post: RE: Shop organization projects done

The lazy susan tool rack rocks! Gary
shoottmx Woodworking 7 948 03-28-2023, 06:27 PM

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