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  0 Thread: Playing with an X Carve
Post: RE: Playing with an X Carve

Yes I was confusing STL with SVG. it is a SVG file I was actually trying to post about. I should know this. Darn my limited memory.
KyleD Woodworking 14 3,278 09-04-2024, 05:37 AM
  0 Thread: Playing with an X Carve
Post: RE: Playing with an X Carve

Hi brnhornt,  While you wait for your intro class you could start on the project by downloading one of the free programs out there and creating a STL file of the ashtray you want to create.   An STL f...
KyleD Woodworking 14 3,278 09-02-2024, 02:04 PM
  0 Thread: Wine inspired serving tray
Post: RE: Wine inspired serving tray

Thank you for the video. Nice tray!
KyleD Woodworking 6 1,527 09-02-2024, 01:26 PM
  0 Thread: PC Pancake Comp Issue
Post: RE: PC Pancake Comp Issue

As fixtureman mentioned it is most likely your unloader valve not opening correctly. It is there to bleed air out of the compressor chamber and piston so it can start without the resistance of compres...
KyleD Woodworking Power Tools 12 4,042 08-20-2023, 10:52 AM
  0 Thread: What do yall think about that Rip-it?
Post: RE: What do yall think about that Rip-it?

An accurate digital readout and some type of fine adjust knob for when one gets close would give me all the features I want, This would probably be a lot cheaper and more robust than one that moves it...
KyleD Woodworking Power Tools 43 11,127 08-20-2023, 09:18 AM
  0 Thread: What do yall think about that Rip-it?
Post: RE: What do yall think about that Rip-it?

I like the idea. How many times have you cut extra furniture pieces just because you were worried about them all being the exact same width? It would be nice to repeatably be able to go back to an exa...
KyleD Woodworking Power Tools 43 11,127 08-16-2023, 09:41 AM
  0 Thread: What's in that there box?
Post: RE: What's in that there box?

I wonder what that weighs packed like that?
KyleD Woodworking Hand Tools 15 4,240 08-08-2023, 12:08 PM
  0 Thread: Attaching Base Cabinets to CinderBlocks?
Post: RE: Attaching Base Cabinets to CinderBlocks?

If the hole is stripped out then just take a small length of copper wire from a piece of Romez 12 or 14 gauge and pack the hole. If you are at a construction site look around the ground where the elec...
KyleD Woodworking 10 2,829 07-31-2023, 12:59 PM
  0 Thread: X Point alignment system
Post: RE: X Point alignment system

Earl is buying the kit.
KyleD Tool Swap N' Sell 2 900 07-28-2023, 07:29 AM
  0 Thread: X Point alignment system
Post: X Point alignment system

Redline X Point alignment system. Bought this years ago and used it to align various tools in my shop. All the parts are there. I have got into metal machining the last ten years or so and have all th...
KyleD Tool Swap N' Sell 2 900 07-27-2023, 01:03 PM
  0 Thread: Woodworking YouTubers?
Post: RE: Woodworking YouTubers?

FS7 Wrote: (06-14-2023, 02:23 PM) --  I'm probably more cynical than most but I see epoxy tables, for example, as a fad that will not last very long. -- Ditto. I try and keep my mouth shut on such ...
KyleD Woodworking 29 10,673 06-23-2023, 09:46 AM
  0 Thread: How do I square one end of this blank?
Post: RE: How do I square one end of this blank?

®smpr_fi_mac® Wrote: (06-16-2023, 09:20 PM) -- I do have a bandsaw.  But I didn't even think to consider it.   It's a Delta 14".  Can it cut a good, square end on a blank?  I've never tried it.  I...
KyleD Woodworking Power Tools 22 6,773 06-18-2023, 02:13 PM
  0 Thread: 4-1/2" length, 1/2" diameter upcut bit source?
Post: RE: 4-1/2" length, 1/2" diameter upcut bit source?

I am still having trouble with why you have to reach so deep into the mortice. But that is ok, I look forward to watching your project on youtube. I have no doubt it will be made clear. Good luck with...
KyleD Woodworking Power Tools 19 5,127 06-11-2023, 02:17 PM
  0 Thread: 4-1/2" length, 1/2" diameter upcut bit source?
Post: RE: 4-1/2" length, 1/2" diameter upcut bit source?

So you are going to clamp it to the hexagon over the angle sided grooves the legs fit into on each side of the hex? How big is this hexagon center piece? Alll those mortice ends will be running into e...
KyleD Woodworking Power Tools 19 5,127 06-11-2023, 12:46 PM
  0 Thread: Installing a Carbon Fiber Rod Into An Already Finished Instrument
Post: RE: Installing a Carbon Fiber Rod Into An Already ...

Thanks for taking me along with your repair. It looked like you used wood glue on the maple filler strip. Did you use the same on the carbon fiber beam?
KyleD Woodworking 2 1,139 06-04-2023, 07:41 AM
  0 Thread: Lapping Fluid
Post: RE: Lapping Fluid

I use windex glass cleaner when I have it or simple green diluted with water when i don't. I have a known quality stone by DMT. A dual sided coarse/extra fine that is about fifteen years old and it is...
KyleD Woodworking Hand Tools 22 7,277 04-10-2023, 07:26 AM
  0 Thread: Metal cutting band saw
Post: RE: Metal cutting band saw

pgriff Wrote: (03-30-2023, 09:11 AM) -- Thanks for all the suggestions. One of my 12" bandsaws came from a shop where it was set up for cutting aluminum. -- An unmodified wood bandsaw can cut Aluminu...
KyleD Woodworking Power Tools 9 2,638 03-31-2023, 05:47 AM
  0 Thread: Metal cutting band saw
Post: RE: Metal cutting band saw

pgriff Wrote: (03-28-2023, 02:06 PM) -- I have a few woodworking projects coming up that will require me to cut some metal -mainly brass or carbon steel less than 1/8" thick. I have a Milwaukie handh...
KyleD Woodworking Power Tools 9 2,638 03-29-2023, 05:36 AM
  0 Thread: Help with hand planes
Post: RE: Help with hand planes

Leandre Now I've just for to stop buying tools and buy some wood.. Wrote: (03-22-2023, 04:31 PM) --  Now I've just for to stop buying tools and buy some wood.. -- :winkgrin::winkgrin::winkgrin::win...
KyleD Woodworking Hand Tools 38 11,596 03-23-2023, 05:46 AM
  0 Thread: Tell me about the sander that changed your life
Post: RE: Tell me about the sander that changed your lif...

This is a little off your original question but it is a good suggestion if you are looking to "upgrade your sanding experience".    You could look at reducing the time spent sanding. One great way is ...
KyleD Woodworking Power Tools 16 6,541 03-15-2023, 07:35 AM

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