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Thread: Hinge Question
Post: RE: Hinge Question
I like the looks of the captain's table hinge, also called, butler's table hinge. Brusso has top line brass hinges, of course you pay extra for the name. |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking
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04-24-2024, 09:28 AM |
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Thread: A case to store a few chisels in?
Post: RE: A case to store a few chisels in?
Bandit, you are just about "the only show in town". Thank you for taking us along. I look forward to every project you share. |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking Hand Tools
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04-24-2024, 08:13 AM |
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Thread: Workbench
Post: RE: Workbench
Built my bench almost 20 years ago. I was new to woodworking...it would be my "practice build". I had a source for free reclaimed SYP. I did not like the looks, I thought it would be too soft, etc.... |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking
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04-23-2024, 07:54 AM |
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Thread: Big table top!
Post: RE: Big table top!
No expert here...but I built a 60" round walnut table for our daughter about 15 years ago. I believe it was John Fry who gave me the courage to move forward. The brain trust here, offered the opinio... |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking
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04-15-2024, 07:16 AM |
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Thread: Mechanical clocks
Post: RE: Mechanical clocks
Yes, that is a great looking clock. |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking
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04-11-2024, 07:52 AM |
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Thread: Simple Machine Improvements
Post: RE: Simple Machine Improvements
Sure makes me wish my friend, JS, had a CNC (no room left in my shop). Smart "thinkin" John. |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking Power Tools
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04-11-2024, 07:41 AM |
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Thread: Build Thread for my Brother's Urn
Post: RE: Build Thread for my Brother's Urn
Magnificent design and craftmanship! Thank you for taking the time to share the build. |
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Bill Holt |
Woodturning
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04-05-2024, 07:30 AM |
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Thread: Table Base Design and Finishing
Post: RE: Table Base Design and Finishing
I would probably build the bases just as you described. But...installing the wood strips to the painted plywood, then cutting the plywood, sounds easier.
By the time I finished typing my suggestio... |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking
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04-02-2024, 07:52 AM |
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Thread: Moisture Content
Post: RE: Moisture Content
John, the bowls are sealed with Anchorseal, stored upside down, on wire rack shelving, outside, under the eve of the house. The bowls are post oak, pear, chittamwood, magnolia, ash, pecan, hackberry,... |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking
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03-26-2024, 07:07 PM |
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Thread: table tops & C channel
Post: RE: table tops & C channel
My vote, take action now. I believe the odds are great the panels will cup if left alone. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" or something like that. |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking
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03-26-2024, 06:46 PM |
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Thread: Moisture Content
Post: RE: Moisture Content
Roly Wrote: (03-24-2024, 05:20 PM)
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From what I understand moisture moves from a wet area to a dryer area in a porous material. So the air on the outside of the bowl dries the outside so it keeps ... |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking
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03-25-2024, 08:17 AM |
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Thread: Moisture Content
Post: Moisture Content
titanxt's Moisture Meter post reminds me of a question. I turn several bowls a year. First, I turn the green piece to a 1" thickness, seal it and store it upside-down. Months later, when I check fo... |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking
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03-24-2024, 03:10 PM |
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Thread: Small Boxes
Post: RE: Small Boxes
Nice work. Good tools deserve dedicated storage. |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking Hand Tools
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03-18-2024, 07:11 AM |
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Thread: Time & Tung Oil
Post: RE: Time & Tung Oil
As always, another amazing piece of art. I've worked with cherry only twice, so no real experience with the color change yet. Thank you for showing the change. Because of the title of the post, I a... |
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Bill Holt |
Woodturning
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03-16-2024, 07:56 AM |
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Thread: Vacuum Pump
Post: Vacuum Pump
I think I am interested in a vacuum pump for my Powermatic lathe.
I know of the advantages and that's about it. Oh, and continuous run pumps are better. Where do I get good information? Obviousl... |
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Bill Holt |
Woodturning
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03-14-2024, 07:39 PM |
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Thread: An old fashioned gloat...
Post: RE: An old fashioned gloat...
fishhh4 Wrote: (03-05-2024, 06:01 PM)
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Yes I deserve it all....but thanks.
Got all but 140 bf of oak down to .77
I have space above my garage... It's just a little bit of a pain... Not exactly ... |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking
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03-06-2024, 07:39 AM |
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Thread: A Box Project for February..
Post: RE: A Box Project for February..
I understand the "GRUMPY". I hate waiting.
I hope the best for both of you. |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking Hand Tools
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03-02-2024, 01:15 PM |
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Thread: Salute to Allie
Post: Salute to Allie
Brad's dog in the picture with the trestle frame really tugged on the "heart strings". A week ago, I had to put down Alli, my (13 yr old yellow lab) shop dog and constant sidekick. She enjoyed being... |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking
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03-02-2024, 10:31 AM |
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Thread: HF 34706 Lathe died
Post: RE: HF 34706 Lathe died
Congratulations. "Southern engineering" wins again. |
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Bill Holt |
Woodworking Power Tools
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02-26-2024, 08:21 AM |
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Thread: Relic
Post: RE: Relic
Holy Cow Bruce!!! You've done it again! There is so much air, space, voids, or whatever, the piece looks as light as a feather. And what a masterful job on creating the leather. You have to be a m... |
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Bill Holt |
Woodturning
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02-21-2024, 08:51 AM |