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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... |
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fptahoe |
Finishing
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03-18-2024, 09:07 PM |
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodworking
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02-20-2024, 01:51 PM |
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Thread: Make up table
Post: RE: Make up table
Willyou Wrote: (02-19-2024, 10:34 AM)
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodworking
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02-20-2024, 08:05 AM |
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Thread: Make up table
Post: RE: Make up table
Dave Diaman Wrote: (02-18-2024, 08:59 PM)
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodworking
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02-19-2024, 08:53 AM |
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodworking
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02-18-2024, 02:46 PM |
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Thread: 4 jaw chuck
Post: RE: 4 jaw chuck
Arlin Eastman Wrote: (01-19-2024, 01:42 PM)
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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 ... |
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fptahoe |
Woodturning
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01-20-2024, 08:24 AM |
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Thread: 4 jaw chuck
Post: RE: 4 jaw chuck
Arlin Eastman Wrote: (01-17-2024, 05:41 PM)
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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 ... |
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fptahoe |
Woodturning
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01-18-2024, 07:39 AM |
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Thread: This turning forum is mostly dead
Post: RE: This turning forum is mostly dead
Arlin Eastman Wrote: (01-17-2024, 02:52 PM)
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I was part of LumberJocks for a few years and did not like it to much.
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FWIW, I think that the information on Sawmill Creek is very good, but I find... |
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fptahoe |
Woodturning
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01-17-2024, 03:04 PM |
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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 ... |
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fptahoe |
Woodturning
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01-17-2024, 03:01 PM |
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodturning
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01-17-2024, 02:52 PM |
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Thread: Forrest Blade Sharpening
Post: RE: Forrest Blade Sharpening
ajkoontz Wrote: (09-05-2023, 02:40 PM)
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodworking Power Tools
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09-05-2023, 07:35 PM |
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodworking
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08-01-2023, 07:37 AM |
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Thread: gettin' bigger!
Post: RE: gettin' bigger!
Bill Holt Wrote: (08-01-2023, 07:18 AM)
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodturning
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08-01-2023, 07:33 AM |
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Thread: SOLD Wolverine Grinding Jig
Post: RE: Wolverine Grinding Jig #2291 For Sale
Wild Turkey Wrote: (07-23-2023, 06:28 PM)
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New in box, ordered in 2007, never used. Near Louisville, KY.
Asking $60 plus shipping from 42740.
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This is a terrific deal. If I didn't already ... |
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fptahoe |
Tool Swap N' Sell
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07-24-2023, 07:20 PM |
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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)
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodworking
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05-11-2023, 10:07 AM |
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Thread: Water Supply in House
Post: RE: Water Supply in House
Stwood_ Wrote: (01-22-2023, 01:19 AM)
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I ck and air mine up every couple of years. Pressure drop is slowly noticed at the kitchen faucet.
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Hi Stwood - I just saw this after all these months. I... |
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fptahoe |
Home Improvement
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04-23-2023, 07:05 AM |
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Thread: Panels out of parallel?
Post: RE: Panels out of parallel?
David Stone Wrote: (04-11-2023, 06:14 AM)
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodworking
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04-11-2023, 07:43 AM |
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Thread: Panels out of parallel?
Post: RE: Panels out of parallel?
David Stone Wrote: (04-11-2023, 06:14 AM)
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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 ... |
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fptahoe |
Woodworking
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04-11-2023, 07:41 AM |
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodturning
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03-03-2023, 01:01 PM |
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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... |
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fptahoe |
Woodturning
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03-02-2023, 09:08 AM |