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  0 Thread: Cherry Cabinet Doors
Post: RE: Cherry Cabinet Doors

jteneyck Wrote: (11-26-2019, 02:49 PM) -- It's highly unlikely the veneered plywood you buy will have the same color as your solid wood frames.  It might, but likely not, and whether or not the diffe...
Woodchukker Woodworking 12 5,995 11-26-2019, 03:31 PM
  0 Thread: Cherry Cabinet Doors
Post: Cherry Cabinet Doors

I am planning some kitchen cabinets made with cherry wood.   I plan to make frame and panel doors with the panels being flat and not raised.  My question is if there are any reasons for not using cher...
Woodchukker Woodworking 12 5,995 11-26-2019, 01:23 PM
  0 Thread: Help with molding for an angle tray ceiling
Post: RE: Help with molding for an angle tray ceiling

mike4244 Wrote: (11-21-2019, 03:05 AM) -- Attic molding, made for this wall to ceiling molding. This is similar to a crown but no Ogee , just a large cove. Often a 1x8 is first nailed on the wall. T...
Woodchukker Home Improvement 7 10,527 11-21-2019, 07:35 PM
  0 Thread: Help with molding for an angle tray ceiling
Post: Help with molding for an angle tray ceiling

I need some help with figuring out what type of molding to apply to my sloped tray ceiling.  The side of the tray slopes upward at a 58 deg angle from the vertical.  This angled side then meets the ce...
Woodchukker Home Improvement 7 10,527 11-20-2019, 09:25 PM
  0 Thread: Grain Filler Question
Post: RE: Grain Filler Question

jcousins2 Wrote: (12-04-2018, 07:40 PM) -- the consistency is usually like a bit thick pancake batter jerry -- Thanks for the responses. Tonight I worked on the can of filler for about 45 min. I u...
Woodchukker Finishing 4 3,737 12-04-2018, 09:28 PM
  0 Thread: Grain Filler Question
Post: Grain Filler Question

I bought a can of Behlen Pore--O-Pac oil based grain filler from a store about an hour away from me.  I got it home and opened it to find a thin layer of oil on top and a rock hard solid below.  To gi...
Woodchukker Finishing 4 3,737 12-03-2018, 08:31 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic jointer
Post: RE: Powermatic jointer

Strokes77 Wrote: (05-29-2018, 08:24 AM) -- Shelix head is very nice...  I bet they sell it. Certainly not a "good deal", but $1000 cheaper than a new one is nothing to sneeze at... -- But it ...
Woodchukker Woodworking Power Tools 15 8,538 05-29-2018, 05:54 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic jointer
Post: RE: Powermatic jointer

I decided to go ahead and make the drive to take a look at the machine. There were a couple of people involved on the other end and as a result I couldn’t nail down a price range before I went but I w...
Woodchukker Woodworking Power Tools 15 8,538 05-29-2018, 07:59 AM
  0 Thread: Powermatic jointer
Post: Powermatic jointer

Any advice on a fair price range for a used Powermatic PJ882?  I believe it is 10 years old but in very good condition - hardly used I'm told.  The pictures I was sent make it look like it is brand ne...
Woodchukker Woodworking Power Tools 15 8,538 05-26-2018, 05:56 PM
  0 Thread: Rubbing out Arm-R-Seal Gloss
Post: RE: Rubbing out Arm-R-Seal Gloss

Thanks for all the good advice.  I didn't know about the 200 hour rule.  But I have also seen that finishes harden over a long time.  I put a clear coat on a painted wall cabinet several years ago.  A...
Woodchukker Finishing 7 7,894 05-18-2018, 03:55 PM
  0 Thread: Rubbing out Arm-R-Seal Gloss
Post: RE: Rubbing out Arm-R-Seal Gloss

ranger29 Wrote: (05-17-2018, 08:34 PM) -- Why not make the last coat of Arn-R-Seal satin? -- Definitely could do that.  But I was wondering if the gloss rubbed out well so that I could achieve my o...
Woodchukker Finishing 7 7,894 05-17-2018, 08:41 PM
  0 Thread: Rubbing out Arm-R-Seal Gloss
Post: Rubbing out Arm-R-Seal Gloss

I will be finishing two cherry end tables and a coffee table soon.  I would like to try Arm-R-Seal wipe-on.  I am considering using gloss to build up the finish and then rubbing it out with pumice or ...
Woodchukker Finishing 7 7,894 05-17-2018, 07:50 PM
  0 Thread: Arm-r-seal vs gel top coat
Post: Arm-r-seal vs gel top coat

I am making a set of two end tables and coffee table out of cherry. For finishing I'm considering either general finishes arm-r-seal or their gel topcoat. I would appreciate some advice on which of t...
Woodchukker Finishing 2 4,757 09-02-2017, 07:31 AM
  0 Thread: Bench Light Idea
Post: RE: Bench Light Idea

BillMcD Wrote: (08-28-2017, 09:11 PM) -- Woodchukker,  Three thoughts to add...  none really consider the magnifier, if that is a requirement. 1)   I have resolved that bench lights are a great pl...
Woodchukker Woodworking Hand Tools 19 14,817 08-30-2017, 10:35 PM
  0 Thread: Bench Light Idea
Post: RE: Bench Light Idea

The Lee Valley bushings are definitely an improvement over having to clamp the lamp to the bench.  And the rolling floor stand is even better.  But I was thinking if a swing arm lamp was mounted to th...
Woodchukker Woodworking Hand Tools 19 14,817 08-27-2017, 08:16 PM
  0 Thread: Bench Light Idea
Post: Bench Light Idea

Looking for input here on a convenient bench light.  The idea I have is a long swing arm lamp that I would mount overhead.  All of the desk type swing arm lamps I've found are not long enough.  I have...
Woodchukker Woodworking Hand Tools 19 14,817 08-27-2017, 03:52 PM
  0 Thread: Grizzly 8 inch Super Heavy Duty jointer 8 X 65 (G1018) - $595 (Lugoff), SC
Post: RE: Grizzly 8 inch Super Heavy Duty jointer 8 X 65...

I have this exact model.  Bought it off of craigslist about three years ago for $400.  This one looks a little cleaner than the one I bought but the price is too high.  I will say that I tuned my join...
Woodchukker Tool Swap N' Sell 3 3,487 06-01-2017, 07:50 PM
  0 Thread: Strategy for preping wide boards for tabletop
Post: RE: Strategy for preping wide boards for tabletop

Thanks for all the ideas.  So I will go ahead and cut the boards in length (about 7" longer than final length) before taking it to the mill.  I'll have them plane it leaving as much thickness as possi...
Woodchukker Woodworking Power Tools 10 7,646 02-15-2017, 11:01 AM
  0 Thread: Strategy for preping wide boards for tabletop
Post: Strategy for preping wide boards for tabletop

I've picked up some wide premium cherry boards at my local hardwood dealer.  When I got them home I saw that one of the boards was 14" wide and was beautiful across the entire surface with no signific...
Woodchukker Woodworking Power Tools 10 7,646 02-14-2017, 01:44 PM
  0 Thread: Drywall Seam Tape Problem
Post: Re: Drywall Seam Tape Problem

OK then, paper it is. It seems there are no shortcuts with drywall work. I thought I would ask anyway.
Woodchukker Home Improvement 1 5,000 06-29-2016, 09:10 PM

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