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  0 Thread: Need some weight. Plaster of Paris OK?
Post: RE: Need some weight. Plaster of Paris OK?
I think I'll go with the sand bags or pea gravel. Less fuss or risk. Good comments. Thanks to all.
 Eurekan Woodworking 10 1,300 06-24-2024, 06:14 PM
  0 Thread: Need some weight. Plaster of Paris OK?
Post: RE: Need some weight. Plaster of Paris OK?
Roly Wrote: (06-22-2024, 12:39 PM) -- Will moisture from the plaster of Paris cause a issue ?   Would dry sand work ? Blocks of wood ?  Hard to say without more info. Also how much weight has to fit ...
 Eurekan Woodworking 10 1,300 06-22-2024, 01:10 PM
  0 Thread: Need some weight. Plaster of Paris OK?
Post: Need some weight. Plaster of Paris OK?
I have a hollow project that, when finished, will be a little top heavy. Plus I don't think it feels right when you lift it. The bottom has a cavity 10 inch diameter by 3 inch deep. I thought I could ...
 Eurekan Woodworking 10 1,300 06-22-2024, 11:29 AM
  0 Thread: Wood satellite to be launched by Japan
Post: Wood satellite to be launched by Japan
Wood rules!  From the article "Wood's ability to withstand simulated low earth orbit - or LEO - conditions astounded us," The article goes on to say wood matches the operating properties of some alloy...
 Eurekan Woodworking 0 596 06-02-2023, 11:07 AM
  0 Thread: Vintage Library Shelving
Post: Vintage Library Shelving
There is a very good article by Smithsonian detailing and explaining revolving bookcases once sold to libraries. They use a catalog from 1894 and provide lots of pictures and details. There are quite ...
 Eurekan Woodworking 5 1,573 05-04-2023, 08:10 AM
  0 Thread: Composite Nail gun recommendations?
Post: RE: Composite Nail gun recommendations?
I have no personal experience but Glen-L has recommended composite fasteners for a very long time. I would hope they wouldn't do that if they didn't perform well. The say that when doing the cold mold...
 Eurekan Woodworking Power Tools 5 1,922 04-26-2023, 09:32 AM
  0 Thread: replacement wheels for Shop Fox mobile base
Post: RE: replacement wheels for Shop Fox mobile base
I too had a difficult time finding better wheels that fit their pattern. My wheels just disintegrated. I emailed Shop Fox and they sent new wheels. Now they are cracked.
 Eurekan Woodworking Power Tools 1 830 09-06-2022, 03:16 PM
  0 Thread: Did something I've never done with my planer
Post: RE: Did something I've never done with my planer
As i said, I do some panels on the diagonal but that was not possible here. And I have hand planed across the grain but never at 90deg for anything large. So, power planing across the grain was a new ...
 Eurekan Woodworking 4 1,706 09-03-2022, 02:23 PM
  0 Thread: Did something I've never done with my planer
Post: Did something I've never done with my planer
Today I'm working on a glued up panel with highly figured QSWO. I usually glue thick and then plane down to thickness. Today's panel was chipping out no matter which direction I went or how lightly I ...
 Eurekan Woodworking 4 1,706 09-03-2022, 12:46 PM
  0 Thread: Brass chain stop?
Post: RE: Brass chain stop?
Depends on the size you need. I bought my brass chain at the hardware store. Used in toilets.
 Eurekan Woodworking Hand Tools 10 3,017 08-26-2022, 11:07 AM
  0 Thread: What's your jointer depth of cut?
Post: What's your jointer depth of cut?
I have on old solid Delta 6" jointer that is set at 1/16 depth of cut. Requires a lot of passes for some boards. I don't ever change the depth cause.. I just don't. What are you guys doing? Do you cha...
 Eurekan Woodworking Power Tools 14 3,130 08-25-2022, 12:00 PM
  0 Thread: Wood stain outside without finish
Post: RE: Wood stain outside without finish
That works. Thank You.Did not think of that.  BUT, what about the original question? How does Minwax (or other) stain hold up outside by itself?
 Eurekan Finishing 2 1,531 07-29-2022, 02:58 PM
  0 Thread: Wood stain outside without finish
Post: Wood stain outside without finish
So I am making a bird house and want to stain it but for a lot of reasons I don't feel like spar varnishing over it. I also don't want to go buy a gallon of deck stain. Does anyone have experience wit...
 Eurekan Finishing 2 1,531 07-26-2022, 01:18 PM
  0 Thread: Picture Frames? Where To Start?
Post: RE: Picture Frames? Where To Start?
I have one simple tip you may find helpful. When I make picture frames I go to Dollar Tree and buy an appropriately sized plastic frame and use the glass. Can't get it any cheaper.
 Eurekan Woodworking 26 10,791 12-22-2021, 12:46 PM
  0 Thread: Boat builders out there?
Post: RE: Boat builders out there?
I know this thread is pretty much over and done with but in reading through I saw no one mentioned The Boatbuilding Ring (http://www.boatbuildingring.com/). Rings were fairly common in the beginnings ...
 Eurekan Woodworking 39 19,325 11-28-2021, 02:18 PM
  0 Thread: Small Unfinished Garage Shop?
Post: RE: Small Unfinished Garage Shop?
I too don't think you need to cover up with furring strips and drywall unless you need to insulate. As for moisture invasion why not use a waterproofing paint to minimize the problem. Just make sure t...
 Eurekan Woodworking 19 5,624 11-28-2021, 01:06 PM
  0 Thread: Aniline dye and Spar varnish
Post: Aniline dye and Spar varnish
Since aniline dyes fade from UV, has anyone ever used exterior spar varnish instead of regular interior polyurethane? Potential problems? Just trying to think outside the box.
 Eurekan Finishing 2 1,229 10-15-2021, 08:20 PM
  0 Thread: Lay thin brick over concrete walkway?
Post: RE: Lay thin brick over concrete walkway?
If you do it remember ...... Rotary Broom. Rotary Broom Attachment (https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-Expand-It-Sweeper-Attachment-RYSWP25/303366017)
 Eurekan Home Improvement 16 4,463 10-12-2021, 01:17 PM
  0 Thread: Arts and Crafts Stickley bookrack
Post: RE: Arts and Crafts Stickley bookrack
Not sure why all the html is showing up. I tried to get rid of it.
 Eurekan Woodworking 2 845 10-12-2021, 10:33 AM
  0 Thread: Arts and Crafts Stickley bookrack
Post: Arts and Crafts Stickley bookrack
This is my version of the #90 revolving bookrack. I've read in several places where Stickley used this as an evaluation piece for new hires or apprentices. That being said, I've found several differen...
 Eurekan Woodworking 2 845 10-12-2021, 10:28 AM

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