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Thread: Johnson Paste Wax is discontinued
Post: RE: Johnson Paste Wax is discontinued
Willyou Wrote: (Today, 09:00 AM)
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I only have experience with the Johnson's product, but a web search indicates numerous similar products are on the market. I don't know their ingredients, but one ... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking
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Thread: Thickness
Post: RE: Thickness
ianab Wrote: (05-09-2022, 10:34 PM)
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The 3/4" is just a convenient number. Boards rough sawed at 1" (fractionally over to meet grading specs) should shrink as they dry, and still allow enough to pl... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking
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05-10-2022, 05:02 AM |
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Thread: Birdhouses
Post: RE: Birdhouses
ed kerns Wrote: (05-01-2022, 12:03 PM)
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I've been asked to knock together a bunch of birdhouses for a commercial customer. I can buy non kiln dried white cedar pretty cheap in my area. Normally woo... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking
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05-01-2022, 03:19 PM |
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Thread: Sanding
Post: RE: Sanding
Gregor1 Wrote: (04-28-2022, 04:37 PM)
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What grit of paper do you use for the final sanding before finishing? Does it depend on the finish? The wood?
Thank Greg
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What KC said. Coarse grain... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking
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04-28-2022, 05:50 PM |
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Thread: Wood shavings bowl
Post: RE: Wood shavings bowl
mtrainer90 Wrote: (04-26-2022, 09:05 AM)
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Thanks, I doubt stabilizing would have helped since it would have only gotten rid of any air or moisture that was in the shavings. They had been sitting on... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodturning
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04-26-2022, 10:01 AM |
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Thread: Gray Elm
Post: RE: Gray Elm
jteneyck Wrote: (04-26-2022, 09:20 AM)
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I've never heard of gray elm. Elm is rated as poor for rot resistance, but elm was THE wood of choice for wagon wheel hubs because its interlocking grain ma... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking
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04-26-2022, 09:58 AM |
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Thread: Supernova chuck opinions?
Post: RE: Supernova chuck opinions?
arnman Wrote: (04-13-2022, 02:28 PM)
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A few more pictures of some of the parts. Notice the different size of the "loose" jaws compared to those mounted on the Supernova. Is there supposed to be a... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodturning
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04-13-2022, 03:27 PM |
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Thread: Supernova chuck opinions?
Post: RE: Supernova chuck opinions?
arnman Wrote: (04-07-2022, 08:20 AM)
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I've not turned anything yet. I am assembling all the supplies needed. I have a lathe with a 12 inch swing. I might want to turn some small bowls or plates.... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodturning
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04-07-2022, 04:08 PM |
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Thread: Baby-Safe Paint for Toys?
Post: RE: Baby-Safe Paint for Toys?
cromulentone Wrote: (11-11-2020, 01:11 PM)
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Hi everyone,
I'm looking to build some wooden toys that would be safe for a baby to gnaw on, but want an opaque glossy painted finish. I've done some ... |
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MichaelMouse |
Finishing
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04-05-2022, 05:15 PM |
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Thread: Powermatic 2014 lathe questions
Post: RE: Powermatic 2014 lathe questions
Calgary Bill Wrote: (04-04-2022, 01:20 PM)
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Just joined the forum and am looking for some info. Have purchased the Powermatic 2014 and while waiting for delivery I want to build a bench for it. M... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodturning
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04-05-2022, 07:38 AM |
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Thread: Felt Wheel Sources
Post: RE: Felt Wheel Sources
Timberwolf Wrote: (03-23-2022, 09:35 AM)
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I have made a couple of small leather wheels {45 and 60*} shaped to strop inside a "V" tool...probably the most difficult carving tool... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodturning
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03-23-2022, 01:48 PM |
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Thread: Sound insulation for DC
Post: RE: Sound insulation for DC
Juss1 Wrote: (03-18-2022, 09:54 AM)
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Just picked up a new (to me) 3hp DC. Sounds like a jet in my small shop. I want to make a small enclosure attached to my shop and put some noise dampening mate... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking Power Tools
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03-18-2022, 11:09 AM |
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Thread: Sanding recommendation for minimalist
Post: RE: Sanding recommendation for minimalist
pannierpacker Wrote: (03-13-2022, 02:29 AM)
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I am a minimalist but have taken on the project of modifying a table and am currently attempting to strip off stain/varnish. I already own a finishing ... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking Power Tools
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03-13-2022, 05:07 AM |
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Thread: Barn wood pictures for ID
Post: RE: Barn wood pictures for ID
fishhh4 Wrote: (03-07-2022, 07:50 AM)
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I call that look in the grain Feathered. That is what one of my wood suppliers said it was.
Only saw it in Ash.
This is the only one left and is not as pron... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking
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03-07-2022, 06:31 PM |
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Thread: Barn wood pictures for ID
Post: RE: Barn wood pictures for ID
Cabinet Monkey Wrote: (03-06-2022, 10:45 AM)
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Generally speaking , yes.
But SE Michigan would certainly have had access to it.
https://acf.org/the-american-chestnut/native-range-map/
K... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking
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03-06-2022, 11:11 AM |
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Thread: cutting a curved rebate
Post: RE: cutting a curved rebate
Use a pin-type marking gage to score. Score, remove waste, repeat.
Watch not to work upgrain when scoring.
I'd use a router after scoring. What I've found acceptable in the past. If you're an ant... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking Hand Tools
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03-05-2022, 01:07 PM |
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Thread: CA glue Question
Post: RE: CA glue Question
NORM ABRAHAM Wrote: (02-28-2022, 10:09 PM)
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Has anyone had an experience with CA glue compromising Titebond 3? I was using some CA glue to fill some very small gaps, it seemed to go all the way thr... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking
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03-01-2022, 11:01 AM |
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Thread: resource for 'standards in cabinet/furniture design'
Post: RE: resource for 'standards in cabinet/furniture d...
mr_skittle Wrote: (02-27-2022, 09:56 AM)
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I've recently taken the plunge from hobbyist to a professional woodworker and my business has taken off like a rocket! This is fantastic news, but in less ... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking
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02-27-2022, 11:29 AM |
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Thread: Wood ID
Post: RE: Wood ID
Jax1290 Wrote: (02-19-2022, 03:53 PM)
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Ive been trying to ID this particular floor board! It is located in an old central east michigan barn near Lake Huron. It’s reddish brown in color very hard ... |
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking
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02-19-2022, 07:10 PM |
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Thread: Barn wood ID
Post: RE: Barn wood ID
Scoony Wrote: (02-19-2022, 09:06 AM)
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Looking at the end grain, I am going to say an oak of some type. I have some chestnut in the shop, and the end grain looks nothing like that.
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MichaelMouse |
Woodworking
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02-19-2022, 10:45 AM |