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  0 Thread: Dewalt Planer
Post: RE: Dewalt Planer
I made the move to the Byrd head maybe 5 years ago.  Possibly the best tool decision I've made. My DW735 was getting old and tired, but was able to sell it for $300.  Found a new one on Craig's Lis...
 Bill Holt Woodworking Power Tools 2 177 05-14-2022, 07:51 AM
  0 Thread: Bubinga drawer/platform bed
Post: RE: Bubinga drawer/platform bed
Great original design, beautiful bed, and awesome redesign.
 Bill Holt Woodworking 8 312 05-06-2022, 11:16 AM
  0 Thread: Have a good fraction app for Iphone?
Post: RE: Have a good fraction app for Iphone?
Cliff, thank you.
 Bill Holt Woodworking 10 524 05-01-2022, 07:02 PM
  0 Thread: Forstner Bits
Post: RE: Forstner Bits
Colt Maxicut RotoStop is what I bought when I did several pepper mills.  Ease of bit change is amazing! I did not realize they had closed up shop.
 Bill Holt Woodturning 10 420 05-01-2022, 01:52 PM
  0 Thread: Another table build?
Post: RE: Another table build?
Of course we want to follow along! Just wondering, is a gun involved when you buy ash at $.60 bft?
 Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 29 868 04-28-2022, 10:20 AM
  0 Thread: Dewalt saw modification
Post: RE: Dewalt saw modification
I had the same problem but was not as smart as you.  I found a nice Jet table saw on Craig's List and gave away the DeWalt. Smart thinking on your part..
 Bill Holt Woodworking Power Tools 1 184 04-25-2022, 03:52 PM
  0 Thread: Carbide Chisel Set
Post: RE: Carbide Chisel Set
Bill, welcome to the slippery slope.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I.  The Easy Wood tools were the only carbide tools when I started; that's what I have and I have no experience with any of the oth...
 Bill Holt Woodturning 6 291 04-24-2022, 04:24 PM
  0 Thread: Round & Round
Post: RE: Round & Round
Bruce, you are amazing!  Has anyone ever accused you of thinking "inside" the box?
 Bill Holt Woodturning 6 250 04-22-2022, 07:16 PM
  0 Thread: An Almost Universal Shooting Board
Post: RE: An Almost Universal Shooting Board
Very impressive, John.  The first one must have $2000.00 of man hours hidden inside.
 Bill Holt Woodworking 4 332 04-20-2022, 08:24 PM
  0 Thread: Project for the month of April..
Post: RE: Project for the month of April..
Bandit, yes that is a nice job....but.....fella there is still 12 days left in April.  At the pace you work, there's time for more furniture. Thank you for taking us along.  You are an entertaining...
 Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 21 1,103 04-18-2022, 07:45 PM
  0 Thread: Day Job
Post: RE: Day Job
I love being a hobbyist.  I enjoy the design process as much as the build.  Since I started keeping records in 1994, I've completed 117 "projects"; about half were for the house or shop.  The rest wer...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 22 1,933 04-08-2022, 02:46 PM
  0 Thread: Ouch!
Post: RE: Ouch!
I have worked with framers who always secured the guard in the full open position.  They were always aware of the blade and of course set the saw up-side-down. Getting the guard wedged open is not un...
 Bill Holt Woodworking Power Tools 9 985 04-04-2022, 07:56 AM
  0 Thread: pre-finished maple plywood, two colors
Post: RE: pre-finished maple plywood, two colors
Haven't purchased any Maple ply in a while, but the Birch with two "good" sides is about $20 higher.  For me, the lighter side would be the "good" side.
 Bill Holt Woodworking 7 463 03-29-2022, 05:34 PM
  0 Thread: How to deal with this tear out?
Post: RE: How to deal with this tear out?
Filling and stain is a risk I would not take.  In the Dallas area there are numerous places that will sand a wide piece.  I have used them several times.  The best place, Fort Worth Plywood, has a 50"...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 16 1,065 03-20-2022, 03:14 PM
  0 Thread: Trestle table build thread
Post: RE: Trestle table build thread
From here, looks like you did a nice job.  I've done a few; I have a 3 lb. sledge always "in the ready".
 Bill Holt Woodworking 37 2,320 03-16-2022, 06:44 AM
  0 Thread: Scrap Pile Refugees
Post: RE: Scrap Pile Refugees
Bandit, how many boxes have you built in the last few months?  I tried to visualize where I could store 10 or 12 boxes...that's not easy. But you have inspired to build a box for my collection of q...
 Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 22 1,350 03-14-2022, 06:34 PM
  0 Thread: Countersinks
Post: RE: Countersinks
Thank you Garry, I will be on that like flies on sugar tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 Bill Holt Woodworking 12 918 03-14-2022, 06:21 PM
  0 Thread: Warped Door
Post: RE: Warped Door
Thank you for posting. I have learned a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish you the best of luck on the next door.
 Bill Holt Woodworking 16 752 03-14-2022, 11:44 AM
  0 Thread: Countersinks
Post: RE: Countersinks
museumguy Wrote: (03-12-2022, 01:46 PM) -- Fuller countersinks are easily sharpened. I try to use a good, fine grit grinding wheel.  The sharpening really interest me.  The Rockler Insty-Drive count...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 12 918 03-14-2022, 11:27 AM
  0 Thread: Countersinks
Post: Countersinks
My countersinks look like I sent them out to be polished.  Is it time to sharpen or replace?  Can the counter sink flutes be sharpened?  I've used the Rockler Insty-Drive for at least twenty years.  ...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 12 918 03-11-2022, 04:25 PM

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