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  0 Thread: Shop Lights
Post: RE: Shop Lights

Just picked some up. Had to have help finding them, on a top shelf, no pricing, description anywhere.  Motion detection seems to work well, turn off after 10 minutes. Will see how it works once they ...
dejongs Woodworking 8 2,093 01-18-2023, 12:09 PM
  0 Thread: Good deal on Milwaukee M12 kits
Post: RE: Good deal on Milwaukee M12 kits

I am glad there aren't to many deals like this posted. My wallet is a bit lighter, but hey, I saved an additional 10% using my Home Depot card.
dejongs Woodworking Power Tools 3 1,315 04-28-2022, 10:54 AM
  0 Thread: Butcher Block Counter, Undermount Sink what router bit.
Post: RE: Butcher Block Counter, Undermount Sink what ro...

Success. After going to two routers, the porter cable first with a 1" length bit, then the Hitachi with the 1.5" bit and the speed turned way down I got a lot better cut. The collets were just off en...
dejongs Woodworking 9 2,506 04-07-2022, 03:24 PM
  0 Thread: Butcher Block Counter, Undermount Sink what router bit.
Post: RE: Butcher Block Counter, Undermount Sink what ro...

JohnnyEgo Wrote: (04-07-2022, 08:04 AM) -- Is that per chance hard maple?  I get similar chatter in hard maple when I am trying to hog out too much with a 1/2 inch spiral pattern bit at it's max dept...
dejongs Woodworking 9 2,506 04-07-2022, 09:51 AM
  0 Thread: Butcher Block Counter, Undermount Sink what router bit.
Post: RE: Butcher Block Counter, Undermount Sink what ro...

KC Wrote: (04-06-2022, 04:04 PM) -- I used flush trim bits and patterns for hundreds of chair legs over the years and that picture looks like nothing I ever saw.  I'd almost have to wonder if the OP ...
dejongs Woodworking 9 2,506 04-06-2022, 04:31 PM
  0 Thread: Butcher Block Counter, Undermount Sink what router bit.
Post: Butcher Block Counter, Undermount Sink what router...

I am installing a butcher block counter top for my son's family and am working on the cutout for the under mount sink. I bought a brand new 1/2 diameter, 2" long Freud bit. I made a template for the b...
dejongs Woodworking 9 2,506 04-06-2022, 02:06 PM
  0 Thread: Getting the Shop Back Together
Post: RE: Getting the Shop Back Together

FYI I run a 220/30 amp circuit from my house to the "shop" sub-panel and have never had any issues running two 220 volt  pieces of equipment. Rockwell/Delta 12/14 table saw, Oneida 1.5 horse cyclone ...
dejongs Woodworking 5 1,990 03-27-2022, 06:16 PM
  0 Thread: Communal Shop Space.
Post: RE: Communal Shop Space.

https://www.youtube.com/c/BlacktailStudio This woodworker has set up this site to find shops that will rent out their space or equipment. https://makerbook.io/ It does appear to be not workin...
dejongs Woodworking 13 1,716 02-27-2022, 04:02 PM
  0 Thread: Back in the Shop
Post: RE: Back in the Shop

Very nice. Always impressed with the skills I see on this site.
dejongs Woodworking 19 3,787 11-14-2021, 12:01 PM
  0 Thread: My path into CNC.
Post: RE: My path into CNC.

Thanks for the read. Very diverse place we have here on Woodnet.
dejongs Woodworking Power Tools 2 1,236 11-29-2020, 11:38 AM
  0 Thread: stain on Cherry
Post: RE: stain on Cherry

Old Masters Wiping Stain 11504 Provincial, finished with a wipe on poly. Have used this stain on cherry and pine, really like the color.
dejongs Woodworking 15 6,204 05-25-2020, 06:30 PM
  0 Thread: Lots of time -another bench
Post: Lots of time -another bench

Made a bench out of maple flooring salvaged from a school's gym. Took about 100 boards from 36" long (for the top) and shorter ones pieced and glued up to make the box, used baltic birch for the bott...
dejongs Woodworking 1 1,450 05-01-2020, 09:38 PM
  0 Thread: Sitting Bench from old wood
Post: RE: Sitting Bench from old wood

Dumb_Polack Wrote: (04-16-2020, 09:34 AM) -- Pocket screws......POCKET SCREWS!!!!!......POCKET SCREWS!!!! Turn in your WW card at the next depot and you are hereby DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED!!!!! ...
dejongs Woodworking 8 4,275 04-16-2020, 08:17 PM
  0 Thread: Sitting Bench from old wood
Post: Sitting Bench from old wood

Being on work from home/stay at home had some time for some wife hinted projects. 4 feet long 18" deep, 18" high Majority of the wood is recycled from baseboard trim, windows trim salvaged from hous...
dejongs Woodworking 8 4,275 04-15-2020, 07:24 PM
  0 Thread: holbren tools
Post: RE: holbren tools

Robert Wilson Wrote: (02-11-2020, 08:31 AM) -- whats going on with holbren tools?  I ordered the byrd shelix head for my 735 dewalt  four weeks ago and have called them four times now and  no one wil...
dejongs Woodworking 5 3,294 02-11-2020, 08:57 AM
  0 Thread: New 15" planer -trying to decide
Post: RE: New 15" planer -trying to decide

fredhargis Wrote: (02-04-2020, 12:26 PM) -- Be sure to check the manual on changing gears...on most of them you only want to shift while the planer is running.....and not doing that can cause problem...
dejongs Woodworking Power Tools 13 7,341 02-05-2020, 07:42 AM
  0 Thread: New 15" planer -trying to decide
Post: RE: New 15" planer -trying to decide

Can't believe how quiet this planer is. This is going to be nice.
dejongs Woodworking Power Tools 13 7,341 02-03-2020, 07:18 PM
  0 Thread: New 15" planer -trying to decide
Post: RE: New 15" planer -trying to decide

hcbph Wrote: (02-03-2020, 03:05 PM) -- I have to second John's comments regarding living off woodworking.  Unless you can build up a name for yourself and a clientele list that will support it, you'l...
dejongs Woodworking Power Tools 13 7,341 02-03-2020, 04:22 PM
  0 Thread: New 15" planer -trying to decide
Post: RE: New 15" planer -trying to decide

fredhargis Wrote: (02-03-2020, 02:48 PM) -- That must be a 20" planer??? -- 15" with Helical Head
dejongs Woodworking Power Tools 13 7,341 02-03-2020, 04:19 PM
  0 Thread: New 15" planer -trying to decide
Post: RE: New 15" planer -trying to decide

Well this followed me home today. Showed up on Facebook Marketplace, 1900.00
dejongs Woodworking Power Tools 13 7,341 02-03-2020, 12:06 PM

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