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  0 Thread: A box with a threaded top
Post: RE: A box with a threaded top

John, how did you make your onefinity cnc a three axis machine?  I think we bought them at about the same time so probably have very similar models, but I was unaware of a third axis upgrade.
BrentDH Woodworking 2 42 46 minutes ago
  0 Thread: 3/5 of an inch forstner bit?
Post: RE: 3/5 of an inch forstner bit?

What about using your cnc to make a “guide” with the exact size hole you need and then using a router with a pattern bit following the guide?
BrentDH Woodworking 28 1,560 10-31-2024, 01:17 PM
  0 Thread: Spindle Sander suggestions
Post: RE: Spindle Sander suggestions

Someone just advertised a ryobi in the tool swap and sell category.  Maybe check it out.
BrentDH Woodworking Power Tools 18 1,295 10-18-2024, 04:20 PM
  0 Thread: What finish for kitchen table?
Post: What finish for kitchen table?

An extended family member is refinishing a kitchen table and asked my advice for a durable finish. She had considered a minwax polycrylic product because that is what is easy to find in a big box stor...
BrentDH Finishing 1 270 10-05-2024, 11:20 PM
  0 Thread: Cutting Metal with an Angle Grinder
Post: RE: Cutting Metal with an Angle Grinder

This question brought back a memory from my childhood. I recall my dad using a regular old circular saw with the blade installed BACKWARDS to cut a livestock self feeding bin. That was some relatively...
BrentDH Home Improvement 21 1,802 09-27-2024, 02:29 PM
  0 Thread: Cast iron stains
Post: RE: Cast iron stains

Blanning, if you try it I would be interested to hear about your results and impressions.  FYI. There was a comment under the YouTube video about it destroying the hook and loop pad on somebody’s fes...
BrentDH Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,200 09-14-2024, 10:58 PM
  0 Thread: Cast iron stains
Post: RE: Cast iron stains

I saw this from the Wood Whisperer the other day. Not sure if it helps. I am watching this discussion closely since I bought a new Sawstop a while back and it seems like every time I touch the surface...
BrentDH Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,200 09-14-2024, 05:59 PM
  0 Thread: Non sawstop mobile bases with a sawstop ICS
Post: RE: Non sawstop mobile bases with a sawstop ICS

They are very impressive mobile bases. Lifts with ease and moves in ANY direction even easier. I struggled with the decision when I bought the Sawstop PCS which they offer a lower model mobile base fo...
BrentDH Woodworking Power Tools 13 1,127 08-30-2024, 10:14 AM
  0 Thread: Lost a Month
Post: RE: Lost a Month

Happy to hear all is heading in the right direction for you. I consider you a key contributor and always take note of your posts. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with the rest of us...
BrentDH Woodworking 12 1,422 08-06-2024, 11:09 AM
  0 Thread: Hinge question.
Post: RE: Hinge question.

Seems like you just need to make a scaled drawing and decide the minimum wall thickness you are comfortable with.. If you use sketchup/make you could model it.  But if that is not a tool in your arsen...
BrentDH Woodworking 5 983 07-31-2024, 11:03 PM
  0 Thread: FS: MiniMax MM16 4.8HP, 16" Resaw Home Use - Massachusetts
Post: RE: FS: MiniMax MM16 4.8HP, 16" Resaw Home Use - M...

Cymro, I see that you log into woodnet occasionally, but you don’t seem to want to reply to pm’s or questions here.  Do you still want to sell this bandsaw?
BrentDH Tool Swap N' Sell 14 2,021 07-22-2024, 07:56 PM
  0 Thread: Deck Advice Please.
Post: RE: Deck Advice Please.

5 stringers is what the lumber yard guy told me I needed. It seemed a lot to me too. Technically the span is closer to 43”. I need a few inches on each side to place the railing and still leave 36” be...
BrentDH Home Improvement 12 1,433 07-22-2024, 01:23 PM
  0 Thread: Deck Advice Please.
Post: RE: Deck Advice Please.

Yes, the number of steps is accurate. Our basement has 9’ ceilings. The steps in side the house is one less than shown on the deck, but then there is a step when exiting the basement to the outside at...
BrentDH Home Improvement 12 1,433 07-22-2024, 09:18 AM
  0 Thread: Gas Oven
Post: RE: Gas Oven

Maybe a regulator?
BrentDH Home Improvement 1 360 07-21-2024, 05:17 PM
  0 Thread: Deck Advice Please.
Post: RE: Deck Advice Please.

Thanks for the responses Snipe.   Yes there will be 5 stringers spread out over a little over 3' wide steps. The top landing is an optical illusion in the photo.  It is 41 3/4" square.  This is ...
BrentDH Home Improvement 12 1,433 07-21-2024, 11:15 AM
  0 Thread: Deck Advice Please.
Post: Deck Advice Please.

I am building a deck and could use a lot of advice.  I like woodworking.  Precision.  This construction stuff is not that.  My personality leans toward way overthinking things and as a result when I c...
BrentDH Home Improvement 12 1,433 07-20-2024, 05:15 PM
  0 Thread: Basement Wall
Post: RE: Basement Wall

Does this help? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgU245CbALc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgU245CbALc)
BrentDH Home Improvement 4 633 07-19-2024, 11:32 AM
  0 Thread: FS: MiniMax MM16 4.8HP, 16" Resaw Home Use - Massachusetts
Post: RE: FS: MiniMax MM16 4.8HP, 16" Resaw Home Use - M...

PM sent with questions sent 7/13. No response yet.
BrentDH Tool Swap N' Sell 14 2,021 07-16-2024, 09:45 PM
  0 Thread: Design Question - Will this topple?
Post: RE: Design Question - Will this topple?

I just want to reiterate what iclark said.  When you add casters it doesn't matter what the outside dimensions of the base are because the base is not what is in contact with the floor.  It only matte...
BrentDH Woodworking 14 1,720 06-18-2024, 10:04 AM
  0 Thread: Stair railings
Post: RE: Stair railings

On a subject other than the handrail, you mentioned wooden stair treads.  Some people find those to be a little slippery and opt for a carpeted runner up the middle with exposed hardwood on both sides...
BrentDH Home Improvement 14 2,448 04-01-2024, 12:12 PM

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