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  0 Thread: Laminated plywood shelves
Post: RE: Laminated plywood shelves

joe1086 Wrote: (Yesterday, 03:42 PM) -- You're probably right, it's just I can't help myself. -- "Aint that the truth!!!!!"  If only I.............
Bill Holt Woodworking 11 547 2 hours ago
  0 Thread: Jet clamps bogof @ acme
Post: RE: Jet clamps bogof @ acme

Oh my gosh!!!  I just counted my Jet clamps; I have 30, ranging from 12" to 50".  IIRC when they came out, Rockler had a Black Friday sale on a set of four.  That's how I got started, after that I wat...
Bill Holt Woodworking 7 476 11-26-2023, 04:42 PM
  0 Thread: Laminated plywood shelves
Post: RE: Laminated plywood shelves

Ditto on TB II.  Several years ago, I built an 8' long reception desk for our church nursery area.  The top was two pieces of 3/4" plywood.  The area was recently renovated, and they asked me to "get ...
Bill Holt Woodworking 11 547 11-21-2023, 10:43 AM
  0 Thread: Ambrosia maple writing desk done
Post: RE: Ambrosia maple writing desk done

"Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder."  To me, the apron does not compliment the legs; both draw your eyes away from the beautiful wood.  And the paint color would not be my choice; but if the custo...
Bill Holt Woodworking 9 554 11-20-2023, 08:44 AM
  0 Thread: Oak crotch table legs
Post: RE: Oak crotch table legs

Your table looks great!
Bill Holt Woodworking 7 808 11-16-2023, 08:22 AM
  0 Thread: A Project for November
Post: RE: A Project for November

Mr Eddie Wrote: (11-06-2023, 10:00 PM) -- Always enjoy your posts! -- True statement.
Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 41 1,985 11-07-2023, 07:11 AM
  0 Thread: Lumber Run, Today...resupplied the Ash Stash
Post: RE: Lumber Run, Today...resupplied the Ash Stash

MarkSingleton Wrote: (10-28-2023, 09:25 AM) -- Bandit, of COURSE we want a build-along!! Tease. :laugh: -- Ditto
Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 8 779 10-29-2023, 06:46 AM
  0 Thread: 60" Diameter MCM Table in White Oak
Post: RE: 60" Diameter MCM Table in White Oak

As I stated before, great design.  I know the top was a challenge, but it looks nice now.
Bill Holt Woodworking 28 2,920 10-26-2023, 07:47 AM
  0 Thread: Lumber Run, Today...resupplied the Ash Stash
Post: RE: Lumber Run, Today...resupplied the Ash Stash

$.60 a bf!!!  Bandit, do you wear a mask?  I marvel at the prices you pay.
Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 8 779 10-26-2023, 07:39 AM
  0 Thread: End vise ???
Post: RE: End vise ???

rwe2156 Wrote: (10-25-2023, 09:22 AM) -- If I were building another bench, the end vise would either be a twin screw or Moxon. -- Yes, yes, yes!!!
Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 13 1,102 10-26-2023, 07:28 AM
  0 Thread: Oak crotch table legs
Post: RE: Oak crotch table legs

I like iclark's suggestion.  Given the setting, I would consider using limbs for the legs and stretchers.
Bill Holt Woodworking 7 808 10-25-2023, 08:00 AM
  0 Thread: My Anarchist Workbench
Post: RE: My Anarchist Workbench

paul2004 Wrote: (10-22-2023, 09:05 PM) -- Looks great so far.. that's a lot of work :) -- Paul nailed it. I am surprised how hard SYP becomes.  When I built my bench, I had very little woodworki...
Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 12 1,232 10-23-2023, 07:39 AM
  0 Thread: Chain Drill?
Post: RE: Chain Drill?

Thank you for the education.  I lead a very sheltered life and had no idea such a critter existed.
Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 3 484 10-18-2023, 06:48 AM
  0 Thread: "King Nammu's Decanter"
Post: RE: "King Nammu's Decanter"

I don't know what to say.  Maybe KC said it best. Thank you for sharing.
Bill Holt Woodturning 10 1,112 10-17-2023, 07:20 AM
  0 Thread: The Legs were Always There
Post: RE: The Legs were Always There

Good looking box; what is the finish?
Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 5 695 10-09-2023, 06:34 AM
  0 Thread: "Edge of the Meadow"
Post: RE: "Edge of the Meadow"

The title is very fitting.  Two questions: is the wood walnut and what was the inspiration?
Bill Holt Woodturning 15 1,284 10-06-2023, 05:53 AM
  0 Thread: Dovetail Drawers for new masterbed room dresser
Post: RE: Dovetail Drawers for new masterbed room dresse...

Johnny Currado Wrote: (09-30-2023, 07:35 AM) -- thanks Bill!  I have used poplar before but my concern was how high they might be.  how do you avoid blowout in 1/2” baltic birch? -- I do hand cut d...
Bill Holt Woodworking 12 1,156 10-01-2023, 07:29 AM
  0 Thread: Dovetail Drawers for new masterbed room dresser
Post: RE: Dovetail Drawers for new masterbed room dresse...

For a dresser, I think a solid wood, probably poplar, would be my first choice.  For cabinets, I use 1/2" Baltic Birch.
Bill Holt Woodworking 12 1,156 09-30-2023, 07:22 AM
  0 Thread: Barn Sale, this morning
Post: RE: Barn Sale, this morning

Nice project Bandit.  I've never had the chance to use one, so that's on the "bucket list". I thought my Sept. was tough...doesn't compare to yours!!!  Wish you the best and a speedy recovery.
Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 12 1,221 09-30-2023, 07:10 AM
  0 Thread: Shop Interlocking Floor Mat Suggestions?
Post: RE: Shop Interlocking Floor Mat Suggestions?

Maybe 20 years ago, I bought a pack of four of the gray foam matts at Sears.  When Harbor Freight opened, I bought two more.  I cannot tell the difference between the two.  Yes, they make shop time mo...
Bill Holt Woodworking 11 888 09-25-2023, 07:41 AM

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