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  0 Thread: Dewalt 735X planer??
Post: RE: Dewalt 735X planer??

Bill Holt Wrote: (09-07-2024, 07:27 AM) -- John, about four years ago, my second DW735 was causing some concerns, when I saw a, new-in-the-box 735 on CL for $400.  Of course I jumped on it.  With gre...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Woodworking Power Tools 14 4,438 09-07-2024, 08:48 AM
  0 Thread: Dewalt 735X planer??
Post: Dewalt 735X planer??

I am looking to upgrade my Delta 12" planer that is old and started giving me problems and I just about got every penny out of it. I want to buy the Dewalt735X planer which gets high marks and reviews...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Woodworking Power Tools 14 4,438 09-07-2024, 12:17 AM
  0 Thread: power tool maintenance??
Post: RE: power tool maintenance??

museumguy Wrote: (10-08-2023, 07:49 AM) -- There are a few spray dry lube products out there. The main ingredient (I think) is PTFE. The main advantage is the longevity. If you use WD40 or similar, i...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Woodworking Power Tools 13 4,506 10-08-2023, 11:18 AM
  0 Thread: power tool maintenance??
Post: RE: power tool maintenance??

Tapper Wrote: (10-07-2023, 10:35 PM) -- I have not found a "dry" lubricant of any brand that works well with moving parts on tools. In my opinion ALL effective lubricants attract dust, just the natur...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Woodworking Power Tools 13 4,506 10-08-2023, 01:40 AM
  0 Thread: power tool maintenance??
Post: power tool maintenance??

Ok I hope this question is OK in this forum. Need to find a better lubricant for a few power tools such as the tablesaw gears and also my Performax drum sander height adjusting plate and screw handle ...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Woodworking Power Tools 13 4,506 10-07-2023, 08:41 PM
  Thumbs Up Thread: Stain blocking
Post: RE: Stain blocking

fredhargis Wrote: (10-04-2023, 06:25 AM) -- My approach would be the pass on any stain and go with just a top coat of some kind. -- Thank You.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Finishing 2 1,489 10-04-2023, 03:12 PM
  0 Thread: Stain blocking
Post: Stain blocking

I have a cabinet that I am working on and it is made of soft maple, I believe.. (I have included a couple photos) I used bloodwood as some accent pieces. I started this project about 10 years ago and ...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Finishing 2 1,489 10-03-2023, 10:41 PM
  0 Thread: florescent lights - troubleshooting
Post: RE: florescent lights - troubleshooting

varkpilot Wrote: (07-13-2023, 02:02 PM) -- four lights [two tubes in each] in basement, controlled by one switch. one is sporadic...sometimes the two tubes light; other times I have to turn one tube...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 7 2,249 07-16-2023, 10:49 PM
  0 Thread: How do you think that this was made?
Post: RE: How do you think that this was made?

My guess scrollsaw. I have done baskets like that and just stack rings.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Woodturning 11 4,523 02-11-2023, 11:36 PM
  0 Thread: I need a roof!
Post: RE: I need a roof!

just had roof along with siding put on house last year. Certainteed Architectual's. 50 year and love them. Guys did a great job. Ice dam 9 feet up and around the ridge vent and all openings. Same bran...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 14 9,518 08-08-2022, 03:13 AM
  0 Thread: PVA primer advice
Post: RE: PVA primer advice

I am a big fan of Benjamin Moore paints and am going through the process of redoing all the rooms which includes new sheetrock in a few and this is where I am using their all purpose high hiding prime...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 11 5,077 07-29-2022, 08:21 PM
  0 Thread: Power washer
Post: Power washer

Maybe in the market for a good powerwasher. Any suggestions and what to look for. Thanks
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 6 2,894 07-26-2022, 11:30 PM
  0 Thread: Gas Water Heater w/NO electronics?
Post: RE: Gas Water Heater w/NO electronics?

Agree with Firewood. Had one installed in my parents house before we sold it 6 years ago. I will be having same put in my house this year. In fact will be calling the installers this week.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 7 3,745 05-21-2022, 10:47 PM
  0 Thread: Installing Outlet Cover Plate over Raised Border Tiles
Post: RE: Installing Outlet Cover Plate over Raised Bord...

Photo would work great here. Better answers than caulk.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 9 5,624 05-21-2022, 10:44 PM
  0 Thread: problem with contractors
Post: RE: problem with contractors

Have been using a General contractor now for the past 3 years working on my house and loved the work they did and the quality of craftsmanship. Everything is warrantied. I am in NJ and the company nam...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 12 6,658 05-21-2022, 10:41 PM
  0 Thread: Installed a new front storm door.
Post: RE: Installed a new front storm door.

Use to have a Forever door on the front door and loved it. I like to open front door and back patio door to get cross ventallation in spring and fall. Last year I had a Provia door put on. A bit price...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 7 4,879 03-17-2022, 08:30 PM
  0 Thread: 1/16 kerfs
Post: RE: 1/16 kerfs

What size are we talking about?? You can use a scrollsaw or a jigsaw. Then you will be able to make the curves.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Woodworking 9 4,376 03-17-2022, 08:25 PM
  0 Thread: clear finish for interior doors?
Post: RE: clear finish for interior doors?

I have been changing all my trim and doors in the house to red oak. Some doors are flat panel and some are solid 6 panel. But finishing all with minwax wipe on poly. The easiest top coat on the planet...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 10 9,560 02-08-2022, 10:49 PM
  0 Thread: WTB Formbys Low Gloss wipe on Poly
Post: RE: WTB Formbys Low Gloss wipe on Poly

Weezy1905 Wrote: (01-07-2022, 03:51 PM) -- Is this what you are looking for? https://www.amazon.com/Water-Base-Wipe-On-Polyurethane-16fl-oz/dp/B003W06L0S/ref=asc_df_B001XQ20WG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCod...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Finishing 2 1,733 01-07-2022, 11:49 PM
  0 Thread: WTB Formbys Low Gloss wipe on Poly
Post: WTB Formbys Low Gloss wipe on Poly

Not sure this is the place to put this and if not hope the admin. moves to correct forum.  I am looking to buy some old Formby's low gloss wipe on polyurethane. Not looking for the tung oil. 2 differ...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Finishing 2 1,733 01-05-2022, 01:15 AM

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