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Thread: Alumilite- Totally Confused
Post: Alumilite- Totally Confused
Have cast and turned a few pens with a poly resin without a pressure pot. Some turn out alright while others seem too brittle and difficult to turn without chipping. Decided to maybe get a cheap pre... |
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meanderawl |
Woodturning
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06-22-2021, 04:14 PM |
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Thread: Trend Airshield
Post: Trend Airshield
May be time to bite the bullet and get the Trend air circulating shield. I don’t do a whole lot of turning, but with my current health condition it may be worth it. Just seems like a lot of bucks for ... |
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meanderawl |
Woodturning
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02-05-2021, 04:14 PM |
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Thread: Inlace Granuales
Post: RE: Inlace Granuales
Thanks for the replies. Think I'm going to order some granuales for about $7 with shipping, use the pen blank resin I have and give it a try. Certainly cheaper than buying a whole Kit. The two part... |
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meanderawl |
Woodturning
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09-28-2020, 12:26 PM |
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Thread: Inlace Granuales
Post: Inlace Granuales
Was planning on trying to turn a few braclets and thought a little Inlace resin embellishment would be nice. As usual, the Inlace Kit resin has been sitting awhile and is now hard as a rock. I don't... |
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meanderawl |
Woodturning
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2,261 |
09-27-2020, 07:01 PM |
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Thread: PorterCable Dovetail Jig adjustment
Post: RE: PorterCable Dovetail Jig adjustment
Thanks Steve, appreciate it but not necesarry to dig them out. Should have thought of it earlier but went out this morning and put a caliper to the straight bit. As far as i can tell it is actually ... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking Power Tools
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03-08-2020, 04:23 PM |
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Thread: PorterCable Dovetail Jig adjustment
Post: RE: PorterCable Dovetail Jig adjustment
My thanks to Willyou for above advise. Spent some time out in the shop with some scrap wood on the dovetail jig. I'm sure I didn't get the right and left stops adjusted exactly the same and the prac... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking Power Tools
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2,145 |
03-07-2020, 12:33 PM |
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Thread: PorterCable Dovetail Jig adjustment
Post: RE: PorterCable Dovetail Jig adjustment
Ref model , standard PC 4200 series. Without running out to the shop to check, i believe it's the 4212 purchased several years ago. As far as getting close then trimming the boards to size, I have u... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking Power Tools
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2,145 |
03-04-2020, 08:49 PM |
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Thread: PorterCable Dovetail Jig adjustment
Post: PorterCable Dovetail Jig adjustment
Haven't used this jig in awhile and getting ready to cut some thru dovetails on a blanket chest. Been through the manual and searched the internet several times now and still scratching my head. I k... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking Power Tools
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2,145 |
03-04-2020, 03:41 PM |
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Thread: Cabinet Refacing
Post: Cabinet Refacing
Had planned on tackling this job myself, but not sure i'm going to get to it and the other half is getting antsy. Looking to have the kitchen cabinet doors and drawers replaced, boxes refaced, etc...... |
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meanderawl |
Home Improvement
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02-21-2020, 05:01 PM |
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Thread: Door Panel Expansion
Post: RE: Door Panel Expansion
Thanks all for the input. Feel a lot more comfortable now with sizing the panels to the frames. Now I"m experimenting and still need to figure out how to get stained plywood to match stained hardwoo... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking
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10-11-2019, 09:03 PM |
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Thread: Bandsaw Speeds
Post: RE: Bandsaw Speeds
Been away from the computer for a few days but did just want to say thanks for the responses and input. BTW, happened to be within driving distance of Woodcraft the other day. They had the belt I ne... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking Power Tools
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10-11-2019, 08:56 PM |
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Thread: Bandsaw Speeds
Post: Bandsaw Speeds
Go out to the shop this afternoon to finish up some cuts on the bandsaw for a project. Should take about 15, maybe 20 minutes tops. Of course that's not counting on have the veebelt fly apart about ... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking Power Tools
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4,053 |
10-08-2019, 05:59 PM |
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Thread: Door Panel Expansion
Post: Door Panel Expansion
I know that on a solid wood panel door the panel must be sized for expansion between the frame members. I'm in the process of making two narrow doors and plan on using 1/4 in baltic birch plywood for... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking
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10-04-2019, 10:09 AM |
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Thread: Rustic Cherry Hope Chest
Post: RE: Rustic Cherry Hope Chest
Thanks for the hinge info. btw, the two chests that i'm kinda working on now are wedding presents for two of the kids. Only problem is they both got married five years ago! Oh, this younger generat... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking
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07-09-2019, 06:06 PM |
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Thread: Rustic Cherry Hope Chest
Post: RE: Rustic Cherry Hope Chest
great job, actually made one myself from the same plans years ago, with some modifications particularly on the lid. Incorporated cedar in the lid but ended up a lot heavier than i would have liked. ... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking
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07-08-2019, 12:13 PM |
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Thread: Dust mask/respirator
Post: RE: Dust mask/respirator
Thanks for the input. The RZ mask certainly looks like it would be comfortable and out of the way for extended periods. Will have to check into that one. Also heading out to the Chantilly WoodShow ... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking
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03-21-2019, 07:35 PM |
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Thread: Dust mask/respirator
Post: Dust mask/respirator
Really need to start using some sort of dust protection while sanding. Was leaning toward the Trend full face air driven mask but reading a lot of negative reviews regarding quality for that kind of ... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking
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03-20-2019, 06:59 PM |
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Thread: Table Router
Post: RE: Table Router
Thanks for the research source, i'll add it to my list of places to check. Right now i need to head out to get my taxes done. Hopefully i'll still be able to be in the market for a new tool when i'm... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking Power Tools
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03-09-2018, 11:52 AM |
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Thread: Table Router
Post: Table Router
My old Hitachi 3 1/4 router dedicated to under table mount is starting to make some strange noises and i'm afraid it may be on it's last legs. Can't complain, been using it for probably 20 years and ... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking Power Tools
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03-09-2018, 11:31 AM |
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Thread: Chantilly Woodworking Show
Post: Chantilly Woodworking Show
I've been attending the Woodworking Show in Baltimore for over twenty years now. The show was held last weekend and due to family circumstances I was unable to attend. I see there is a show schedule... |
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meanderawl |
Woodworking
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01-11-2018, 04:01 PM |