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  0 Thread: Moving a Jointer Down Stairs - Suggestions?
Post: RE: Moving a Jointer Down Stairs - Suggestions?

My vote is for a refrigerator dolly.  Only as last resort, remove the tables.  I did that once.  NEVER again!!  It was a B--- Kitty get the tables co-plained.
Sawdustd Woodworking Power Tools 30 20,929 08-29-2017, 04:30 AM
  0 Thread: African Ribbon Stripe Mahogany & Curly Maple Tray
Post: RE: African Ribbon Stripe Mahogany & Curly Maple T...

Beautiful!!  The frosting on the cake so to speak is the inlay.  That's a BIG wow.  How you managed to "rough" route the inlay outline with a baseplate you can't see through defeats me.   What type of...
Sawdustd Woodturning 8 5,381 08-11-2017, 04:47 AM
  0 Thread: What power tool are you most cautious with?
Post: RE: What power tool are you most cautious with?

10 years ago I bought a Radial Arm Saw (old Craftsman) to rip long 2x6"s while making an arbor.   Worked liked a champ.   My Table saw at the time didn't have enough power.  That 12" blade, with no bl...
Sawdustd Woodworking Power Tools 92 58,302 08-08-2017, 05:30 AM
  0 Thread: Routerman no longer with us.
Post: RE: Routerman no longer with us.

RIP Pat.      We have truly lost a cornerstone.
Sawdustd Woodworking 31 18,466 08-07-2017, 04:42 AM
  0 Thread: Boring large diameter holes
Post: RE: Boring large diameter holes

Buy and adjustable auger and stock up on a honkin lot of elbow grease.
Sawdustd Woodworking Hand Tools 16 8,547 06-17-2017, 04:33 AM
  0 Thread: My first intarsia piece
Post: RE: My first intarsia piece

Well done and welcome to the world of  intarsia.  Fun isn't it. 
Sawdustd Woodworking 12 5,978 06-03-2017, 04:08 AM
  0 Thread: I am putting together a Safety sheet for turning
Post: RE: I am putting together a Safety sheet for turni...

Place your hand underneath the piece and press the sandpaper into the piece from the backside.
Sawdustd Woodturning 34 24,796 06-02-2017, 04:45 AM
  0 Thread: I am putting together a Safety sheet for turning
Post: RE: I am putting together a Safety sheet for turni...

When sanding outside surfaces by hand. sand from the backside.
Sawdustd Woodturning 34 24,796 06-01-2017, 04:42 AM
  0 Thread: Woodriver BBQ Pig Tail Flipper kit
Post: RE: Woodriver BBQ Pig Tail Flipper kit

Wish I'd had that thing in my younger years when gigin frogs
Sawdustd Woodturning 11 8,564 05-26-2017, 04:33 AM
  0 Thread: Woodriver BBQ Pig Tail Flipper kit
Post: RE: Woodriver BBQ Pig Tail Flipper kit

I have not seen or used this kit BUT --- it is very similar to other kits where the kit comes with the hardware and you turn the handle.  Examples: ice cream scoops and cheese knife sets from Rockler....
Sawdustd Woodturning 11 8,564 05-24-2017, 05:19 AM
  0 Thread: Straightedge for leveling
Post: RE: Straightedge for leveling

Arlin --    Consider 1/8" or 3/16" aluminum flat stock sold at HD and Lowes.  Sold in various lengths .   Plenty accurate for table saw top and planer infeed and outfeed tables.     Use JGout's method...
Sawdustd Woodworking Power Tools 16 8,746 05-22-2017, 05:06 AM
  0 Thread: Need Some Suggestions on Painted Lettering
Post: RE: Need Some Suggestions on Painted Lettering

I did something similar to this when making an insert for my son's TR-6 dashboard.     The insert was for 6 toggle switches and each switch  was cinc routed with its name.     Step 1:  I finished the ...
Sawdustd Finishing 6 4,613 05-16-2017, 05:53 AM
  0 Thread: Cherry in the sun?
Post: RE: Cherry in the sun?

Bob -    Where do you buy the Potassium Chromate and do you buy it in crystal form or in bottles? Dave
Sawdustd Woodworking 18 8,808 05-14-2017, 04:54 AM
  0 Thread: Epoxy may be my favorite new glue
Post: RE: Epoxy may be my favorite new glue

Hey All,  the above comments prove once again that there are many ways to skin a cat.   That's what I love about this forum.  The solution is: Whatever works best for you.  Dave
Sawdustd Woodworking 11 7,637 05-13-2017, 05:57 AM
  0 Thread: Box trays sticking together
Post: RE: Box trays sticking together

Wax may work but at some point it will need to be reapplied.    Long term solution is Nylo-tape from Rockler.  http://www.rockler.com/nylo-tape-friction-free-drawer-slide-tape (http://www.rockler.com/...
Sawdustd Woodworking 3 2,253 05-01-2017, 05:38 AM
  0 Thread: Mesquite bartop
Post: RE: Mesquite bartop

Does that ever make a statement!  The sculpted edges are perfect.  Great idea.
Sawdustd Woodworking 16 7,287 04-29-2017, 05:57 AM
  0 Thread: Finishing a Round Front Walnut Corner Cabinet
Post: RE: Finishing a Round Front Walnut Corner Cabinet

John -- So well done and a finishing marvel.  You aced it! Dave
Sawdustd Woodworking 4 2,623 04-25-2017, 06:46 AM
  0 Thread: Face Shield & Respiratory Recommendations?
Post: RE: Face Shield & Respiratory Recommendations?

John -  I recently bought a new full face repertory mask for the reasons you mention.    https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B007JZ1K1C/ref=acr_dpx_hist_5?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=five_star&reviewerTyp...
Sawdustd Woodturning 8 5,024 04-25-2017, 06:42 AM
  0 Thread: Ready to scroll
Post: RE: Ready to scroll

To add to your scrolling pleasure, buy  a foot switch, so can maintain pressure on the work piece, and a magnifying glass with LED lights, so you can really SEE the cut line.
Sawdustd Woodworking 26 13,765 04-14-2017, 06:06 PM
  0 Thread: Joining four 2x4 into a square for gardening
Post: RE: Joining four 2x4 into a square for gardening

Welcome.  You came to the right place/forum for advice.  It's a mile wide and a mile deep.          Keep it simple.  Use the brackets and 1 5/8" deck screws.   They'll last longer than the untreated ...
Sawdustd Woodworking 32 27,312 03-20-2017, 06:02 AM

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