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  0 Thread: Picture Frames? Where To Start?
Post: RE: Picture Frames? Where To Start?

BrokenOlMarine Wrote: (09-16-2019, 09:36 PM) -- For what you want, you can still use the basic technique I described, but cut the dado into the center of the inside edge of the board you have chosen,...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking 26 9,114 09-16-2019, 10:00 PM
  0 Thread: Picture Frames? Where To Start?
Post: RE: Picture Frames? Where To Start?

Thanks Folks For The Great Replies! I only get onto "occasional" woodworking jags, so am only here sporadically. The rest of my time is usually spent playing guitar, singing and song writing!  :D P...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking 26 9,114 09-16-2019, 04:35 PM
  0 Thread: Picture Frames? Where To Start?
Post: RE: Picture Frames? Where To Start?

Well Sir, @SteveS  Thanks for the reply! It turns out that I'm gettin' pretty lucky on this first go around. She wants all squared edges (no profiles) and plans to paint them!  :winkgrin: I still w...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking 26 9,114 09-16-2019, 01:18 PM
  0 Thread: Picture Frames? Where To Start?
Post: Picture Frames? Where To Start?

Hi Folks, My wife has recently requested some "simple" picture frames for art work that she and others do at a cancer treatment survivor support facility! I really want to help out, but as I resear...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking 26 9,114 09-16-2019, 12:02 PM
  0 Thread: Hole Saws - What are the best ones?
Post: RE: Hole Saws - What are the best ones?

I've found that whenever possible, it works well to use the hole saw to about 3/4 of the depth (or at least until the pilot drill protrudes from the opposite side) and then come at the hole from the o...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 27 12,583 03-14-2018, 03:24 PM
  0 Thread: You try to help out and...
Post: RE: You try to help out and...

KC Wrote: (03-10-2018, 07:47 AM) -- Doesn't it say 'Mortiser' on the manufacturer's label on the front? -- It Does Indeed! Gene
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 18 10,187 03-14-2018, 03:13 PM
  0 Thread: Inexpensive Oscillating Tool- Move Over Harbor Freight
Post: RE: Inexpensive Oscillating Tool- Move Over Harbor...

I bought the "non-variable" speed HF unit when it first came out, was on killer sale and a 25% off coupon. Cost like $12 and though the first one died almost immediately, I've pounded the poo out of t...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 19 11,787 02-08-2018, 11:07 PM
  0 Thread: ZCI & DC?
Post: RE: ZCI & DC?

All fantastic observations, point and ideas from all!  :D While I'm well aware that an overhead guard with DC attached is the ideal, I'm looking to improve the situation (even a little bit) when perfo...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 9 5,967 02-07-2018, 03:47 PM
  0 Thread: ZCI & DC?
Post: RE: ZCI & DC?

®smpr_fi_mac® Wrote: (02-07-2018, 10:52 AM) -- No, it isn't going to help much.  Those holes will be covered by the wood running over the holes--no air movement through them. The dust is moving do...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 9 5,967 02-07-2018, 11:02 AM
  0 Thread: ZCI & DC?
Post: ZCI & DC?

Hey Folks, Has anyone here ever drilled holes in table saw throat plates and/or zero clearance inserts to enhance dust collection? At face value, it seems a good idea, but I'm just wondering if my fe...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 9 5,967 02-07-2018, 10:31 AM
  0 Thread: A gloat at last
Post: RE: A gloat at last

Pondracer Wrote: (01-29-2018, 07:16 PM) -- You saved up all your gloats for one giant gloat  :)  Interesting setup, I never thought about doing saws back to back to take advantage of the outfeed p...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 33 17,819 01-31-2018, 10:11 AM
  0 Thread: Grizzly G0505 planer
Post: RE: Grizzly G0505 planer

Kingwood is right on the money with the comments concerning negative reviews and watching for patterns! Just Sayin' Gene
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 9 5,661 01-26-2018, 04:45 AM
  0 Thread: Grizzly G0505 planer
Post: RE: Grizzly G0505 planer

First, I'll say that from all I hear, Grizzly's customer service and support is pretty good, though I've never owned any of their stuff personally. Secondly, dust/chip removal may be an issue, especia...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 9 5,661 01-25-2018, 12:21 PM
  0 Thread: Just got a Bosch jigsaw...
Post: RE: Just got a Bosch jigsaw...

I have a Bosch 1590 from about 13-14 years ago. While it's certainly the best jig saw I've ever held or used, it's still a jig saw with it's full set of inherent issues of the design of the beast! Giv...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 22 12,914 01-25-2018, 11:12 AM
  0 Thread: lathe identification
Post: RE: lathe identification

I'm scared of lathes! Been told that they lead to the deepest and darkest $$$ pits of all of woodworking and the addiction is pervasive and all encompassing. What's A Boy To Do? Gene
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 16 9,295 01-24-2018, 11:22 AM
  0 Thread: Can We Discuss Drill Bits?
Post: RE: Can We Discuss Drill Bits?

TucsonLawrence Wrote: (01-22-2018, 10:19 PM) -- How many do you need- seriously pm me... I have an epilog helix laser that would excel at making that in acrylic in about 45 seconds and im happy to he...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 27 15,153 01-23-2018, 03:57 AM
  0 Thread: A gloat at last
Post: RE: A gloat at last

Dave Diaman Wrote: (01-22-2018, 09:29 AM) -- My main saw is a SawStop. Long story but I got it for free too. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k316/eoddave/shop%20construction/F01A974C-B653-4FB7-...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 33 17,819 01-22-2018, 10:14 AM
  0 Thread: A gloat at last
Post: RE: A gloat at last

Dave, So now that the "gloat" is out of the way, what is your "other" main saw? To dedicate such a nice Uni to dado land, the other one must be pretty cool? Nice looking shop, BTW and I'd love to hav...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 33 17,819 01-22-2018, 02:57 AM
  0 Thread: Gloat Worthy?
Post: RE: Gloat Worthy?

Admiral Wrote: (01-19-2018, 03:07 PM) -- You gotta figure out what you can do for him; that's worth snowblowing his driveway for at least 5 years... nice neighbor. -- Yeah, that would be a good o...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 17 10,745 01-22-2018, 01:05 AM
  0 Thread: Can We Discuss Drill Bits?
Post: RE: Can We Discuss Drill Bits?

Here are a few pics of what I'm needing to make, along with the piece that I need to make them from. I suspect that if the brain trust here actually sees what I'm working with, some members may come u...
MoreToolsForMe Woodworking Power Tools 27 15,153 01-22-2018, 12:45 AM

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