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  0 Thread: Hickory Wood Filler
Post: Hickory Wood Filler
"If it were not for bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all."  A brand-new flush trim bit lost about a fourth of the carbide, a pattern slipped, tear-out, and the list goes on.  I've only used "stai...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 5 210 04-19-2025, 07:59 AM
  0 Thread: diamond sharpening plate question
Post: RE: diamond sharpening plate question
Mine came with instructions, "rinse and pat dry".
 Bill Holt Woodworking 8 447 04-15-2025, 07:32 AM
  0 Thread: How do you like your Dewalt 735
Post: RE: How do you like your Dewalt 735
I had two 734s, and this is my second 735.  Converting it with the Byrd head, smartest tool decision I've made.
 Bill Holt Woodworking 7 523 04-12-2025, 07:31 AM
  0 Thread: "Difficult Grain"?
Post: RE: "Difficult Grain"?
Nice job Bandit.  Take care of that elbow, we will miss your builds while you're out.
 Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 34 1,615 04-12-2025, 07:20 AM
  0 Thread: BEFORE THE SANDS OF TIME
Post: RE: BEFORE THE SANDS OF TIME
As always, Bruce, your work is amazing!  Thank you for close-up photos.
 Bill Holt Woodturning 4 257 04-12-2025, 07:11 AM
  0 Thread: Barn for sale
Post: RE: Barn for sale
Reality TV show...Barnwood Builders  They take down barns all over the Northeast.
 Bill Holt Woodworking 11 924 03-21-2025, 07:20 AM
  0 Thread: Attachment Question, Nails & Glue?
Post: RE: Attachment Question, Nails & Glue?
That looks great!!!  So glad I didn't have to do that.  Sounds like T6000 is something I need to look into.
 Bill Holt Woodworking 13 1,224 03-10-2025, 06:45 AM
  0 Thread: Need to replace an old Table
Post: RE: Need to replace an old Table
My goodness fella, you started the table only two weeks ago!  I cannot accomplish anything in a month. We greatly appreciate the time you take to drag us along.
 Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 24 1,799 03-09-2025, 03:59 PM
  0 Thread: A little fun with my lathe
Post: RE: A little fun with my lathe
Very NICE!!! Is the design work done by hand?
 Bill Holt Woodturning 7 848 03-09-2025, 03:48 PM
  0 Thread: Attachment Question, Nails & Glue?
Post: RE: Attachment Question, Nails & Glue?
Very glad I do not have your job!!!!!!!!! I think I would go with glue and pin Nailer.  Down low, where they will get kicked, I might use epoxy. (oh so messy)
 Bill Holt Woodworking 13 1,224 03-02-2025, 08:43 AM
  0 Thread: Makita Cordless Router
Post: RE: Makita Cordless Router
John and Tom, thank you for the input.  Before the last bit change, I did inspect the arbor and used compressed air to clear any dust.  At the moment, the router is holding the bit.  I literally sat t...
 Bill Holt Woodworking Power Tools 7 890 03-02-2025, 08:20 AM
  0 Thread: Makita Cordless Router
Post: Makita Cordless Router
I have become spoiled with cordless tools.  I started with Makita and have been very happy until... The router!!!  Each time I use it, the collet nut has to be tighter than the last.  I replaced th...
 Bill Holt Woodworking Power Tools 7 890 03-01-2025, 08:22 AM
  0 Thread: Bearings for the Ubiquitous Porter Cable 690 Series Router: Mission Accomplished!
Post: RE: Bearings for the Ubiquitous Porter Cable 690 S...
Bob Vaughan Wrote: (02-26-2025, 04:49 PM) -- ... the quality of the older tools still reigns supreme in my book, although I do like the convenience of battery driven tools. -- I agree completely on...
 Bill Holt Woodworking Power Tools 19 3,090 02-27-2025, 07:34 AM
  0 Thread: Bearings for the Ubiquitous Porter Cable 690 Series Router: Mission Accomplished!
Post: RE: Bearings for the Ubiquitous Porter Cable 690 S...
Holy cow!!!!!!!!!!!  I felt guilty (not) when I bought router no. 6. You win.
 Bill Holt Woodworking Power Tools 19 3,090 02-25-2025, 07:34 AM
  0 Thread: Hickory Trestle Table
Post: RE: Hickory Trestle Table
Danny in Houston Wrote: (02-16-2025, 08:46 PM) -- In Texas use pecan, it's nearly the same as hickory but typically much more beautiful.   Readily available is all dimensions in Texas. -- I offered...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 17 2,296 02-17-2025, 08:15 AM
  0 Thread: ? about multiple M&T glue-ups
Post: RE: ? about multiple M&T glue-ups
GaryMc Wrote: (02-13-2025, 09:47 PM) -- I'm familiar with 5-minute epoxy but have never used the slower stuff.  Any recommendation for a product?  Note I do not need a gallon of it. -- I'm sure som...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 12 1,351 02-15-2025, 09:50 AM
  0 Thread: Ridgid Bandsaw - new motor?
Post: RE: Ridgid Bandsaw - new motor?
I have friends who enjoy working on (upgrading) their tools as much as using them...not me.  I don't do a lot of resawing, but half horse motor would have been weak on my last 9" resaw job.  I also ch...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 5 884 02-04-2025, 09:04 AM
  0 Thread: Cheap or Expensive Jigsaw - does it matter?
Post: RE: Cheap or Expensive Jigsaw - does it matter?
Barrel grip saws are amazing; don't understand why more companies don't offer them.  That being said, I'm a huge fan of my cordless Makita.  Top quality blades are worth the money IMHO.
 Bill Holt Woodworking Power Tools 21 2,951 02-02-2025, 05:06 PM
  0 Thread: Who are you
Post: RE: Who are you
This page alone, spans more than 11 yrs.
 Bill Holt Woodturning 461 202,595 02-02-2025, 04:50 PM
  0 Thread: Decisions decisions
Post: RE: Decisions decisions
Of course, all of your saws are pieces of art, but the black and stainless are a perfect pairing.
 Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 12 1,501 01-27-2025, 07:34 AM

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