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  0 Thread: I finished my bar
Post: RE: I finished my bar

Not only is the woodwork outstanding...and the decor is just as impressive. You can certainly be proud of the entire room.
wood-chips Woodworking 15 1,077 05-24-2023, 08:39 PM
  0 Thread: My old drill press has died
Post: RE: My old drill press has died

I watch Keith Rucker, Vintage Machinery, on youtube quite a bit. He does a lot of repairs on one off tools and vintage machinery. I recently saw him repair a gear that had the entire tooth missing.  H...
wood-chips Woodworking Power Tools 14 2,177 11-05-2022, 12:02 PM
  0 Thread: I've relapsed!!!
Post: RE: I've relapsed!!!

Nice score! I would be lucky to find even a tidbit of that haul in my area.
wood-chips Woodworking Hand Tools 14 2,038 04-05-2022, 12:07 PM
  0 Thread: End Table
Post: End Table

Just finished up this end table for the girlfriend. It's my own design, customized to fit a specific space. It’s rift sawn red oak, puritan pine stain and gloss lacquer. If you want to see the bu...
wood-chips Woodworking 4 1,312 04-04-2022, 07:11 PM
  0 Thread: Cherry and Sapele Bench
Post: RE: Cherry and Sapele Bench

That's a very nice bench and the new owner should be proud to own it. How long did it take you to cut all the joints?
wood-chips Woodworking 10 2,161 03-15-2022, 11:50 PM
  0 Thread: Removing PVA Glue
Post: RE: Removing PVA Glue

A soft wire brush on an angle grinder makes quick work of removing glue.
wood-chips Woodworking 8 1,299 03-05-2022, 06:24 PM
  0 Thread: My latest project...low bookcase for our oldest daughter in DC
Post: RE: My latest project...low bookcase for our oldes...

Nice job, that will last her a lifetime.
wood-chips Woodworking 9 1,364 03-05-2022, 06:22 PM
  0 Thread: Trash to treasure
Post: RE: Trash to treasure

That is a nice save and the price was great!
wood-chips Woodworking 7 1,246 03-05-2022, 06:10 PM
  0 Thread: Walnut Bowl
Post: Walnut Bowl

First bowl of 2022. Nothing special, walnut with 3 coats of clear gloss lacquer.
wood-chips Woodturning 4 1,428 01-06-2022, 10:08 PM
  0 Thread: speed control failed on my PC 7518
Post: RE: speed control failed on my PC 7518

ed kerns Wrote: (12-20-2021, 08:57 PM) -- I didn't try a factory service center. I don't have anything near me, so I took it to a local electrical repair shop. I did try to find the part on e-replace...
wood-chips Woodworking Power Tools 15 2,633 12-21-2021, 01:50 AM
  0 Thread: speed control failed on my PC 7518
Post: RE: speed control failed on my PC 7518

Have you tried factory service center repairs? I had my router factory service repaired/refurbished a couple years ago. Once I found the local service center I called them and verified my router cou...
wood-chips Woodworking Power Tools 15 2,633 12-20-2021, 06:49 PM
  0 Thread: chakte viga and grandidillo question
Post: RE: chakte viga and grandidillo question

This is a Chakte Viga bowl I just finished this week. It turned nice with very little or no tear out with sharp tools. I left the rim a little thicker than I’d have liked, but the blank had some check...
wood-chips Woodturning 5 1,465 11-20-2021, 10:50 PM
  0 Thread: should have done it years ago department
Post: RE: should have done it years ago department

I’ve always had to fight the dang glue bottle cap. Well your creation inspired me to get busy with my solution. I went through the miscellaneous stuff box and found a couple fender washers I liked. Pu...
wood-chips Woodworking 26 4,717 10-01-2021, 03:29 PM
  0 Thread: Some of my work
Post: RE: Some of my work

Very nice, I like the contrasting/complementing colors.
wood-chips Woodworking 10 1,981 10-01-2021, 03:04 PM
  0 Thread: Ripping a 6ft board
Post: RE: Ripping a 6ft board

Another consideration is when ripping a board with "problems" is to rip it wider than the final dimension if possible.  Because when you rip the board and relieve stresses, the board may do several di...
wood-chips Woodworking 13 2,806 09-16-2021, 06:39 PM
  0 Thread: I finally scored
Post: RE: I finally scored

I think Christmas came early for you  :D
wood-chips Woodworking Hand Tools 21 3,940 09-13-2021, 07:23 PM
  0 Thread: Need help identifying Miller Falls plane
Post: RE: Need help identifying Miller Falls plane

A while back I was restoring a Millers Falls plane for a friend. In doing some research I found this website which has a lot of good Millers Falls information. It may not help you in the case of you...
wood-chips Woodworking Hand Tools 6 2,135 08-14-2021, 07:40 PM
  0 Thread: DIAMOND SHARPENING STONES
Post: RE: DIAMOND SHARPENING STONES

weelis Wrote: (07-10-2021, 07:24 PM) -- aRE THEY WORTH THE PRICE FOR CHISEL AND PLANER BLAFDE SHARPENINF? -- Well like most things, it depends... because worth the price depends on the what the bu...
wood-chips Woodworking Hand Tools 8 2,214 07-14-2021, 05:05 PM
  0 Thread: Diamond sharpening stones
Post: RE: Diamond sharpening stones

weelis Wrote: (07-10-2021, 04:49 PM) -- Are they worth the price for chiselllllls and planer blades? -- Well like most things, it depends... because worth the price depends on the what the buyer c...
wood-chips Woodworking 2 977 07-14-2021, 05:02 PM
  0 Thread: Blade / Bit cleaning
Post: RE: Blade / Bit cleaning

Cheap and easy. Mix liquid laundry soap half and half with water. Spread/pour on the saw blade and brush with stiff bristle nylon brush. The crud will start to melt away before you even get started...
wood-chips Woodworking Power Tools 18 3,500 06-10-2021, 10:36 PM

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