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  0 Thread: Bench Dog hand planes?
Post: RE: Bench Dog hand planes?

AHill Wrote: (10-31-2016, 07:44 PM) -- Can't speak for Bench Dog, but the WR planes are not that far behind Veritas or LN planes in quality.  Entry level planes to me are Groz, Anant, and Harbor Frei...
DaveinOhio Woodworking Hand Tools 31 47,448 11-01-2016, 07:58 AM
  0 Thread: Sliding lid box design question
Post: RE: Sliding lid box design question

Lookin' good! Dave
DaveinOhio Woodworking 11 6,685 10-06-2016, 07:48 AM
  0 Thread: For you Diamond Stone Sharpeners
Post: RE: For you Diamond Stone Sharpeners

I use a couple DMT dual grit "stones". I finish with the extra-fine, and usually strop afterwards. I lubricate the "stones" with water from a spray bottle. I haven't worn them out yet, but if I run...
DaveinOhio Woodworking Hand Tools 13 13,508 10-06-2016, 07:33 AM
  0 Thread: Slow Build-Along, Small Cherry Chest
Post: RE: Slow Build-Along, Small Cherry Chest

A really cool chest! You'll never find one like it unless you make another one, and it will still be different, somehow. That personal touch can't be duplicated in a factory, and means so much to the ...
DaveinOhio Woodworking Hand Tools 19 12,736 09-23-2016, 07:14 AM
  0 Thread: "Three Dimensional" Cross
Post: RE: "Three Dimensional" Cross

I particularly like the way the arms of the cross seem to be reaching out. Very appropriate! Dave
DaveinOhio Woodworking 10 9,972 08-29-2016, 09:20 AM
  0 Thread: Contemporary Lounge Chair
Post: RE: Contemporary Lounge Chair

Very sharp in both design and execution, Joel! You clearly possess a great deal of talent. Dave
DaveinOhio Woodworking Hand Tools 12 8,669 08-20-2016, 04:49 PM
  0 Thread: Chester County Spicebox
Post: RE: Chester County Spicebox

Excellent work!  That's a winner all around. Dave
DaveinOhio Woodworking 28 15,436 08-11-2016, 09:06 AM
  0 Thread: Electrical Circuit Question
Post: RE: Electrical Circuit Question

I don't mean to come across as disrespectful, but your situation calls for an experienced residential electrician, given your level of expertise. You could get injured doing it yourself. People do som...
DaveinOhio Home Improvement 7 4,097 08-02-2016, 04:17 PM
  0 Thread: The Devil lies in the details
Post: Re: The Devil lies in the details

Great job, Derek! A fine result, well worth the effort and anxiety. I suspect your wife will want to keep you around a bit longer now. [br][br]When you mentioned bringing the drawers in from the cold ...
DaveinOhio Woodworking Hand Tools 12 9,063 07-13-2016, 01:23 PM
  0 Thread: Top of the world to you!
Post: Re: Top of the world to you!

It turned out beautifully, after much effort on your part. Thanks for all the pictorial and written documentation of not only the work, but the thought processes involved at each step as well.[br][br]...
DaveinOhio Woodworking Hand Tools 16 7,916 06-07-2016, 07:09 AM
  0 Thread: Finishing the Front and Back
Post: Re: Finishing the Front and Back

Derek;[br][br]After the application of oil, that Jarrah really jumps! The drawer pulls were worth the effort in searching as well.[br][br]I'm looking forward to seeing the top section.[br][br]You do e...
DaveinOhio Woodworking Hand Tools 13 7,771 04-10-2016, 01:41 PM
  0 Thread: What is everyone doing for shovel, rake etc. storage?
Post: Re: What is everyone doing for shovel, rake etc. s...

Long-handled tools fit well in a section of Sonotube form.[br][br]Dave
DaveinOhio Home Improvement 12 11,302 11-19-2015, 08:37 AM
  0 Thread: Rot Resistant Door
Post: Re: Rot Resistant Door

You might consider wrapping your new door jamb with aluminum, and/or adding an overhang to protect the door from splash--up.[br][br]Dave
DaveinOhio Home Improvement 6 8,661 11-06-2015, 10:19 AM
  0 Thread: Show me your miter saw set ups
Post: Re: Show me your miter saw set ups

I slightly modified a plan from WOOD magazine. I can't recall whether it was in a normal or special issue. [br] [br] [br]/ssl_proxy.php?url=http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q554/DaveInOhio1/DSCF24...
DaveinOhio Woodworking 8 5,974 10-27-2015, 10:16 AM
  0 Thread: Advice for wall storage behind workbench?
Post: Re: Advice for wall storage behind workbench?

There are some ideas from the Fine Woodworking shop at: http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/121507/secrets-of-the-fww-workshop (http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/121507/secrets-of-the-fww-workshop) ...
DaveinOhio Woodworking Hand Tools 14 15,617 10-22-2015, 08:12 AM
  0 Thread: Electrical PVC Fittings question
Post: Re: Electrical PVC Fittings question

[blockquote]Quote:[hr][br]Luckily only a small portion of the run has all the wires. The rest will only contain two of three of the circuits (either 1 12ga and the 8g or 2 12ga circuits). There is on...
DaveinOhio Home Improvement 3 7,130 10-05-2015, 09:23 AM
  0 Thread: Front Porch Painted
Post: Re: Front Porch Painted

That bright blue color will also make it easier for people to find your house, as it is somewhat out of the ordinary. Much better than the neighborhoods where all the houses look alike![br][br]Dave
DaveinOhio Home Improvement 4 6,552 09-22-2015, 07:42 AM
  0 Thread: Lee Valley Free Shipping
Post: Re: Lee Valley Free Shipping

Yes. Yes, it does! We may be slow, but we eventually catch on.[br][br]Dave
DaveinOhio Woodworking Hand Tools 2 3,024 08-22-2015, 07:59 AM
  0 Thread: Book rack for baby
Post: Re: Book rack for baby

Mike, I'm with Bill and Gary. Yours is much better than the inspiration piece.[br][br]Dave
DaveinOhio Woodworking 4 4,314 08-20-2015, 07:59 AM
  0 Thread: Cuban Mahogany Question
Post: Re: Cuban Mahogany Question

Quite the $ta$h, sir![br][br]Dave
DaveinOhio Woodworking 6 3,699 08-19-2015, 07:45 AM

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