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  0 Thread: Opinions on “stander” mowers?
Post: RE: Opinions on “stander” mowers?

Kansas City Fireslayer Wrote: (02-18-2022, 12:20 PM) -- Large residential.  Leaning towards a Scag 52”. -- Buy a stander if you have to get on and off the mower to pick up sticks, trash etc.  If you ...
mtl Home Improvement 8 1,700 02-20-2022, 08:25 AM
  0 Thread: Another Lumber Rack
Post: RE: Another Lumber Rack

Phil S. Wrote: (01-30-2021, 04:39 PM) -- Like Willyou, I used pipe for my lumber rack, black pipe from a local plumbing shop in this case.  I drilled slightly angled holes into pieces of 1.5 X 2.75 l...
mtl Woodworking 9 2,824 01-31-2021, 08:04 AM
  0 Thread: garage shop heater
Post: RE: garage shop heater

I found a window 20,000 BTU electric AC-Heat pump on a Saturday merchant  garage sale.  I added a 10,000 BTU electric from Northern Tool. In NW Ohio they do OK in a 24x24 insulated garage with 10' cei...
mtl Woodworking 22 5,754 12-03-2020, 09:02 AM
  0 Thread: Clear Sealcoat to Amber Shellac
Post: RE: Clear Sealcoat to Amber Shellac

Just a little follow up.   I decided to use General Finishes Enduro Clear Poly on my project.  The finish is excellent.   It was a very easy product to spray.  I have sprayed General Finishes - ...
mtl Finishing 7 3,869 10-11-2020, 11:56 AM
  0 Thread: Clear Sealcoat to Amber Shellac
Post: RE: Clear Sealcoat to Amber Shellac

Thanks for the info, I tried  just a few drops of  medium brown and I like the result on a test board. I am using Glen Huey's(Bob Lang's) oak finish on QS White Oak.       Rag on some Walnut Sta...
mtl Finishing 7 3,869 09-24-2020, 07:49 PM
  0 Thread: Clear Sealcoat to Amber Shellac
Post: Clear Sealcoat to Amber Shellac

What are the best Trans Tint dye colors to use to change Zinsser Seal Coat into the same tone as Amber Shellac? I know I can buy dewaxed amber shellac flakes, but I can purchase Seal Coat locally t...
mtl Finishing 7 3,869 09-24-2020, 03:03 PM
  0 Thread: Sealcoat for christmas decorations
Post: RE: Sealcoat for christmas decorations

jteneyck Wrote: (12-04-2018, 10:43 AM) -- You won't need a sealer if you used paint.  The GF-450 can go right on top.   John -- Thanks, John.   It is chalk paint and I will spray the GF 450 t...
mtl Finishing 8 4,950 12-05-2018, 08:01 AM
  0 Thread: Sealcoat for christmas decorations
Post: Sealcoat for christmas decorations

I have some water based painted christmas decorations that I would like to set outside on a porch.  Before I put GF 450 on, do I need a seal coat?   Would Arm-R-Seal work, before I use the GF450?  Is ...
mtl Finishing 8 4,950 12-04-2018, 07:06 AM
  0 Thread: Tormek 2000 and Apollo 800 HVLP
Post: RE: Tormek 2000 and Apollo 800 HVLP

yes, the tormek is sold
mtl Tool Swap N' Sell 8 6,491 12-23-2017, 08:33 AM
  0 Thread: Tormek 2000 and Apollo 800 HVLP
Post: RE: Tormek 2000 and Apollo 800 HVLP

Snipe Hunter Wrote: (11-24-2017, 10:02 PM) -- Fellas, that turbine alone is worth the price. It's a strong three stage unit. Used twice? It's new. They have the same fan and motor as the AccuSpray 3 ...
mtl Tool Swap N' Sell 8 6,491 11-30-2017, 12:00 PM
  0 Thread: Tormek 2000 and Apollo 800 HVLP
Post: RE: Tormek 2000 and Apollo 800 HVLP

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.  I still have both items.
mtl Tool Swap N' Sell 8 6,491 11-23-2017, 06:40 AM
  0 Thread: Tormek 2000 and Apollo 800 HVLP
Post: RE: Tormek 2000 and Apollo 800 HVLP

Bump Prices fair?
mtl Tool Swap N' Sell 8 6,491 11-19-2017, 10:01 AM
  0 Thread: Tormek 2000 and Apollo 800 HVLP
Post: Tormek 2000 and Apollo 800 HVLP

I have a couple items on Craigslist. Tormek 2000:      https://limaohio.craigslist.org/tls/d/woodworking-tools-sharpening/6366962793.html (https://limaohio.craigslist.org/tls/d/woodworking-tools-...
mtl Tool Swap N' Sell 8 6,491 11-16-2017, 11:06 AM
  0 Thread: Spray gun storage
Post: RE: Spray gun storage

Thanks Bill. Those are the kind of ideas I am looking at.
mtl Finishing 6 4,455 07-26-2016, 01:24 PM
  0 Thread: Initial Impressions of Qualspray Spray Gun
Post: RE: Initial Impressions of Qualspray Spray Gun

I bought the LVLP version of this gun about 3 weeks ago.  I sprayed a wooded lamp with BM Advanced this past week, what a pleasure using this gun.  Used the 1.5 tip and opened the air up a little and ...
mtl Finishing 56 47,762 07-24-2016, 05:43 AM
  0 Thread: Spray gun storage
Post: Spray gun storage

I now have a Qualspray 6008 (thanks John), a QS-600WB gravity feed gun, a couple Harbor Freight guns, and an old bottom feed pressure spray gun.  Right now I am just storing them in a couple draws.  I...
mtl Finishing 6 4,455 07-23-2016, 06:56 AM
  0 Thread: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench
Post: Re: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench

Thanks, I had never seen the Centipede, will look into that.
mtl Woodworking 3 5,921 12-09-2015, 06:17 AM
  0 Thread: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench
Post: Looking to Buy a Portable Workbench

I am going to buy three portable workbenches for christmas presents. I have looked at the workmates and some others but the newer ones do not seem to be as staple as older models. Any suggestions.
mtl Woodworking 3 5,921 12-08-2015, 10:09 AM

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