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  0 Thread: Miter Gauge Compare
Post: RE: Miter Gauge Compare

Yes, indeed, Wood Whisperer did a review of many miter gauges and the Incra 100SE and the Jessem 07150 were on that list.  Here's a Link to the review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBQtzhCiMhY). ...
R Clark Woodworking Power Tools 18 691 05-18-2025, 07:00 AM
  0 Thread: Hickory Wood Filler
Post: RE: Hickory Wood Filler

Stuff happens. Beyond very small gaps that run with the grain of the piece, I have never had good luck with fillers in terms of matching. Depending on the piece, where it will be used, and style...
R Clark Woodworking 5 428 04-21-2025, 04:41 AM
  0 Thread: Can anybody recommend a good straight edge
Post: RE: Can anybody recommend a good straight edge

I use an extruded aluminum straight edge, probably like the type that CARYinWA suggested.  I bought it at Lowe's years ago and it's a two-piece unit with a maximum length of 96".  It was made specific...
R Clark Woodworking 12 1,151 04-19-2025, 07:55 AM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot

Cleaning up my Sawstop PCS 3HP for sale.  This was going to be the last saw that I will ever buy. The story:  Good friend is liquidating his shop due to health issues.  I've previously bought a...
R Clark Woodworking 1,865 943,783 04-14-2025, 01:28 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot

Gary, you're turning into a miter master.  Nice job on that Butler's tray.
R Clark Woodworking 1,865 943,783 04-13-2025, 05:36 PM
  0 Thread: Generator Questions
Post: RE: Generator Questions

I have essentially the same setup as Fred, it's about the same age, and cost $5500 installed.  We already had propane at our rural acreage (1000 gal tank). If the OP chooses to go with a bit smalle...
R Clark Home Improvement 40 2,887 04-12-2025, 05:14 AM
  0 Thread: Barn for sale
Post: RE: Barn for sale

I like the idea of calling a professional shop that deals in barnwood to see if they can recommend somebody to take the barn away. I'd be very careful of just advertising on CL or FB Marketplace.  ...
R Clark Woodworking 11 1,121 03-21-2025, 07:34 AM
  0 Thread: Melamine for workbench top
Post: RE: Melamine for workbench top

I agree with the others regarding melamine.  I have used it a couple times; not my material of choice.  The main work table (48" x 48") in my shop is a double layer of 3/4" particle board covered o...
R Clark Woodworking 3 428 03-21-2025, 07:22 AM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot

Working on a new home office desk setup for LOML.
R Clark Woodworking 1,865 943,783 03-04-2025, 06:20 AM
  0 Thread: Battery operated tools
Post: RE: Battery operated tools

My first battery tool set was Makita-branded.  It was the 10.8V Li-Ion drill and associated driver.  I ran those tools for many years, even building a pergola and gate arbor with them.  I liked them a...
R Clark Woodworking Power Tools 27 3,686 03-01-2025, 03:36 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot

Miters always give me trouble.  I making shadow boxes; I dedicated the saw's miter fence with a long fence and 45 slot for miter cuts.  I'm still far from perfect on it.
R Clark Woodworking 1,865 943,783 01-05-2025, 07:22 AM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot

Miters look good on those frames.  Are you using a jig of some sort?
R Clark Woodworking 1,865 943,783 01-04-2025, 04:58 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot

2beast Wrote: (01-02-2025, 07:03 PM) -- Looking good. Are the slats individually mortised or set in a groove? -- Set in a groove, so "fake" mortices. There is one exception.  The slat on the op...
R Clark Woodworking 1,865 943,783 01-03-2025, 05:22 AM
  0 Thread: My New Year's Gloat
Post: RE: My New Year's Gloat

Cool.  :cool::cool::cool: I love having a good RAS for cross cutting.
R Clark Woodworking 12 1,866 01-01-2025, 12:22 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot

Finishing up the toddler bed piece for grandson's bed.  Crib previously delivered, but the way he's growing he's gonna need that crib converted into a toddler bed sooner rather than later.  Plans are ...
R Clark Woodworking 1,865 943,783 01-01-2025, 08:51 AM
  0 Thread: Hardie Plank Options
Post: RE: Hardie Plank Options

I have three buildings with lap siding: Two are Hardie plank built in 2004; one is LP SmartSide built in 2020.  You have to get up close to determine that the lap siding on the newest building is diff...
R Clark Home Improvement 9 2,025 11-13-2024, 09:18 AM
  0 Thread: Spindle Sander suggestions
Post: RE: Spindle Sander suggestions

Cheap fix for the win!
R Clark Woodworking Power Tools 18 3,520 10-28-2024, 06:59 AM
  0 Thread: Fine Woodworking Index - Account Free
Post: RE: Fine Woodworking Index - Account Free

Martin -- thanks for popping this to the top of the list again.  Don't know how I missed it.  I've bookmarked it now. I have hundreds of old issues reaching back a long way, back to the early days, a...
R Clark Woodworking 7 1,837 10-21-2024, 03:51 PM
  0 Thread: Spindle Sander suggestions
Post: RE: Spindle Sander suggestions

jteneyck Wrote: (10-18-2024, 03:03 PM) -- I went and looked at the Ridgid again.  To my surprise, it's been redesigned.  Of course, the add at HD says it's improved, but it's clear they got rid of mu...
R Clark Woodworking Power Tools 18 3,520 10-18-2024, 03:41 PM
  0 Thread: Spindle Sander suggestions
Post: RE: Spindle Sander suggestions

I have had the Ridgid sander for nearly 20 years.  It's a good machine.  I thought it had gone out of production, but I see new stock now available on Amazon and at Home Depot. There are a couple o...
R Clark Woodworking Power Tools 18 3,520 10-18-2024, 12:52 PM

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