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  0 Thread: The lattice build has begun!!!
Post: RE: The lattice build has begun!!!

Ah, the satisfaction of a job well done. That looks terrific. Good job.
MarkSingleton Woodworking 16 1,271 04-19-2025, 07:37 AM
  0 Thread: Robin Lee at Lee Valley
Post: RE: Robin Lee at Lee Valley

Count me in as another fan, for sure. Great company, great people.
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 10 1,512 04-11-2025, 12:53 PM
  0 Thread: "Difficult Grain"?
Post: RE: "Difficult Grain"?

Bandit you do more than any ten of us put together it seems!
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 34 1,593 03-24-2025, 11:39 PM
  0 Thread: A Pretty Big Dog RAS
Post: RE: A Pretty Big Dog RAS

That is amazing dust collection. Is it collecting below the table/workpiece as well?
MarkSingleton Woodworking 28 3,036 02-14-2025, 12:03 AM
  0 Thread: Cheap or Expensive Jigsaw - does it matter?
Post: RE: Cheap or Expensive Jigsaw - does it matter?

Which leads to the old adage: " Buy once, Cry once." My jig saw is a Corded Bosch. So old that it requires a long screwdriver to put the blades in and out. Came in a very nice metal case ( with...
MarkSingleton Woodworking Power Tools 21 2,946 02-06-2025, 08:49 PM
  0 Thread: Why are soft-grip pliers all low-friction?
Post: RE: Why are soft-grip pliers all low-friction?

Put some wraps of electrical tape over the jaws. Only good for one use usually but it works for me.
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 8 985 01-30-2025, 09:38 AM
  0 Thread: Heat Pump Slow/Soft Start
Post: RE: Heat Pump Slow/Soft Start

I know they have a "slow start" system for air conditioning units, at least for roof-top units that go onto RVs. It seems logical that such a thing would be possible for a furnace/heat pump. Botto...
MarkSingleton Home Improvement 17 2,041 01-07-2025, 04:19 PM
  0 Thread: A tip and a tool
Post: RE: A tip and a tool

Sometimes the simplest ideas , seem so obvious , once someone shows it to you. Thanks for the tips Derek. As for the tool , I can see one like Admirals' in my future.
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 15 2,730 12-30-2024, 11:48 AM
  0 Thread: Just another Box Project?
Post: RE: Just another Box Project?

Yup. Me too!! :D
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 17 2,331 11-20-2024, 02:34 PM
  0 Thread: How to work with stock thinner than 1/4"?
Post: RE: How to work with stock thinner than 1/4"?

How about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7loBms2z1g
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 9 1,961 11-10-2024, 07:14 PM
  0 Thread: 3/5 of an inch forstner bit?
Post: RE: 3/5 of an inch forstner bit?

Jig for a router bit is what I would use. But then, I have no CNC capability.
MarkSingleton Woodworking 28 5,141 10-30-2024, 12:58 PM
  0 Thread: "we have a Plan"
Post: RE: "we have a Plan"

Heal up Bandit. We love your build posts.
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 47 7,016 10-17-2024, 11:49 AM
  0 Thread: "we have a Plan"
Post: RE: "we have a Plan"

Appreciating your work Bandit!
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 47 7,016 09-22-2024, 08:00 PM
  0 Thread: Dining Table
Post: RE: Dining Table

Derek, as usual your marvelous work is beautiful to behold. Thank you very much for posting this build series. World class indeed.
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 59 9,746 09-15-2024, 09:33 AM
  0 Thread: AC Power
Post: RE: AC Power

I had one receptacle circuit in our living room flicker LOMLs' floor lamp.  Drove me nuts trying to find the problem. It was only every so often.  Usually some hours after she had the light on in the...
MarkSingleton Home Improvement 7 1,481 08-24-2024, 02:17 PM
  0 Thread: Christian Becksvoort's Shaker Settee
Post: RE: Christian Becksvoort's Shaker Settee

Wow. Just caught this. Very nice work indeed.
MarkSingleton Woodworking 25 4,952 08-06-2024, 09:08 AM
  0 Thread: Next Project?
Post: RE: Next Project?

Looks good Bandit! Well done.
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 27 4,353 08-02-2024, 11:15 PM
  0 Thread: Shop Class, Fall of 1968
Post: RE: Shop Class, Fall of 1968

Sure, why not? There are doubtless plenty of folks who are learning things from you here. Been enjoying this series myself. Bet I am not alone.
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 29 4,811 07-16-2024, 08:16 PM
  0 Thread: Disc Sander speed
Post: RE: Disc Sander speed

tablesawtom Wrote: (07-14-2024, 10:12 AM) -- " . .  It is called getting back to an unfinished project. I am sure that none of you have any of those. . . " Tom --    I wish that were the cas...
MarkSingleton Woodworking Power Tools 8 1,940 07-14-2024, 02:36 PM
  0 Thread: Where did YOU learn....
Post: RE: Where did YOU learn....

Roofing guys and concrete guys earn every dollar.  Been a helper a few times in the past. Never again.  Lol. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
MarkSingleton Woodworking Hand Tools 30 5,448 07-09-2024, 11:31 AM

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