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  0 Thread: Stain or Paint?
Post: Stain or Paint?

I am making a make-up tale for my daughter. She wants it black (like some Asian furniture).  I have had good luck with other pieces I have stained black with GF's stain.  I will use either GF High Per...
fptahoe Finishing 2 148 03-18-2024, 09:07 PM
  0 Thread: Soft Close Drawer Slides
Post: Soft Close Drawer Slides

Any recommendation on lower cost alternative to Blum?  I have only used Blum in the past and have been happy with them, but looking for same/similar functionality at a lower price point and similar qu...
fptahoe Woodworking 4 264 02-20-2024, 01:51 PM
  0 Thread: Make up table
Post: RE: Make up table

Willyou Wrote: (02-19-2024, 10:34 AM) -- You didn't say specifically what the issue is with the D4R. I have the Porter Cable jig which, I assume, works similarly except for the adjustable fingers whi...
fptahoe Woodworking 9 370 02-20-2024, 08:05 AM
  0 Thread: Make up table
Post: RE: Make up table

Dave Diaman Wrote: (02-18-2024, 08:59 PM) -- I wanted to add I have a method for cutting dovetails by hand that’s pretty simple. It’s a hybrid method that uses hand tools and power tools. I’ll try to...
fptahoe Woodworking 9 370 02-19-2024, 08:53 AM
  0 Thread: Make up table
Post: Make up table

Gonna make my daughter a make up table.  It will have two drawers on each side of the table and one in the middle (total 5 drawers).  I do drawers using my Leigh D4R Pro jig - - and I dread when I hav...
fptahoe Woodworking 9 370 02-18-2024, 02:46 PM
  0 Thread: 4 jaw chuck
Post: RE: 4 jaw chuck

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (01-19-2024, 01:42 PM) -- What lathe do you have? About 7 years ago the guys here helped me get the PM3520b or I had to stop turning.  So good of all my friends here who help ...
fptahoe Woodturning 6 383 01-20-2024, 08:24 AM
  0 Thread: 4 jaw chuck
Post: RE: 4 jaw chuck

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (01-17-2024, 05:41 PM) -- What he said both are good chucks  You did not mention the size of your threaded headstock but here is what I use I like the stainless steel ones by ...
fptahoe Woodturning 6 383 01-18-2024, 07:39 AM
  0 Thread: This turning forum is mostly dead
Post: RE: This turning forum is mostly dead

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (01-17-2024, 02:52 PM) -- I was part of LumberJocks for a few years and did not like it to much. -- FWIW, I think that the information on Sawmill Creek is very good, but I find...
fptahoe Woodturning 21 1,142 01-17-2024, 03:04 PM
  0 Thread: 4 jaw chuck
Post: 4 jaw chuck

Am looking to buy a new 4 jaw chuck system and don't know alot about the different ones out there.  I currently have the PSI one and am looking to get an upgrade from that.  It is my birthday the end ...
fptahoe Woodturning 6 383 01-17-2024, 03:01 PM
  0 Thread: This turning forum is mostly dead
Post: RE: This turning forum is mostly dead

I agree - the traffic on WN has died down considerably since I joined many moons ago.  From reading the forums all these years, and as a hobbiest at best, this site, ie, the responses I have gotten fr...
fptahoe Woodturning 21 1,142 01-17-2024, 02:52 PM
  0 Thread: Forrest Blade Sharpening
Post: RE: Forrest Blade Sharpening

ajkoontz Wrote: (09-05-2023, 02:40 PM) -- 1- Make your own box. When they send it back, keep the factory box for future shipping. 2- There is a form you should fill out with your order that has CC i...
fptahoe Woodworking Power Tools 6 760 09-05-2023, 07:35 PM
  0 Thread: Wood identifying app?
Post: Wood identifying app?

I am looking for a free wood identifying app for my phone.  I have been around wood and trees a fair amount but I have never been very good at identifying species.  If anyone has a suggestion, that wo...
fptahoe Woodworking 0 344 08-01-2023, 07:37 AM
  0 Thread: gettin' bigger!
Post: RE: gettin' bigger!

Bill Holt Wrote: (08-01-2023, 07:18 AM) -- Well I agree, great job on the lazy susan installation.  What did you use for the center plug?  I'm new to segmenting and the club challenge for August is t...
fptahoe Woodturning 18 2,537 08-01-2023, 07:33 AM
  0 Thread: SOLD Wolverine Grinding Jig
Post: RE: Wolverine Grinding Jig #2291 For Sale

Wild Turkey Wrote: (07-23-2023, 06:28 PM) -- New in box, ordered in 2007, never used.  Near Louisville, KY. Asking $60 plus shipping from 42740. -- This is a terrific deal.  If I didn't already ...
fptahoe Tool Swap N' Sell 3 613 07-24-2023, 07:20 PM
  0 Thread: PSA - Replacement Locking Screw for Lee Valley Precision Double Square
Post: RE: PSA - Replacement Locking Screw for Lee Valley...

R Clark Wrote: (05-09-2023, 07:18 AM) -- The locking screw in my 20 year old LV double square broke a couple years ago; that's when I found out that the replacement screws are available.  I called Cu...
fptahoe Woodworking 2 898 05-11-2023, 10:07 AM
  0 Thread: Water Supply in House
Post: RE: Water Supply in House

Stwood_ Wrote: (01-22-2023, 01:19 AM) -- I ck and air mine up every couple of years. Pressure drop is slowly noticed at the kitchen faucet. -- Hi Stwood - I just saw this after all these months.  I...
fptahoe Home Improvement 15 2,377 04-23-2023, 07:05 AM
  0 Thread: Panels out of parallel?
Post: RE: Panels out of parallel?

David Stone Wrote: (04-11-2023, 06:14 AM) -- I had a little extra money this month, so I decided to bite the bullet and invest in a second track to rip full sheets and the parallel guides.  A cross c...
fptahoe Woodworking 12 1,755 04-11-2023, 07:43 AM
  0 Thread: Panels out of parallel?
Post: RE: Panels out of parallel?

David Stone Wrote: (04-11-2023, 06:14 AM) -- I had a little extra money this month, so I decided to bite the bullet and invest in a second track to rip full sheets and the parallel guides. A cross ...
fptahoe Woodworking 12 1,755 04-11-2023, 07:41 AM
  0 Thread: Harvey Lathe
Post: RE: Harvey Lathe

Thanks EF.  In our woodturning club, we have one guy who is a retired Lockheed Martin aerospace engineer, and he loves his 1 HP Harvey.  I am in the market for new lathe, want to buy a little above my...
fptahoe Woodturning 3 922 03-03-2023, 01:01 PM
  0 Thread: Harvey Lathe
Post: Harvey Lathe

Anyone have one of these, or any experience with one?  While made in China, it does seem to be a lot of bang for the buck.  Any comments would be appreciated for someone who is in the market for a new...
fptahoe Woodturning 3 922 03-02-2023, 09:08 AM

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