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  0 Thread: Where are tall columns made?
Post: RE: Where are tall columns made?

Petertaylor Wrote: (01-30-2023, 09:06 PM) -- We visited a church where the sanctuary has twelve fluted columns. Maybe 30 inches diameter.  Probably called neoclassical. They are about 30 feet tall. W...
PaulM85 Woodworking 8 1,235 02-03-2023, 09:18 PM
  0 Thread: Gluing up
Post: RE: Gluing up

I run a public woodshop and I maintain the equipment there. We require glue ups to sit 24 hours before they are run through any equipment. Glue may be set in an hour but it's still damp inside and wil...
PaulM85 Woodworking 12 2,561 04-26-2022, 11:44 PM
  0 Thread: hollow chisel bit not fitting well
Post: RE: hollow chisel bit not fitting well

mr_skittle Wrote: (09-18-2021, 07:51 PM) -- Sorry it's been a while... Life, Am I right? It's the set screw that is making the chisel shift. The set screw is just a threaded insert that tightens w...
PaulM85 Woodworking Power Tools 21 5,240 10-08-2021, 10:17 PM
  0 Thread: Hide glue joint and repairing
Post: RE: Hide glue joint and repairing

msweig Wrote: (09-27-2021, 02:41 PM) -- I typically use liquid hide glue (Titebond). It is easy to use and seems to hold well. And I've always heard that hide glue bonds can be repaired, etc.  But ev...
PaulM85 Woodworking 7 2,027 09-30-2021, 11:59 PM
  0 Thread: veneer vs solid wood
Post: RE: veneer vs solid wood

Halfathumb Wrote: (09-18-2021, 12:08 PM) -- Is there a sure fire way to determine if a table top is solid wood vs veneer? Jim -- Like others said look at the grain pattern on the top and edges, ...
PaulM85 Woodworking 9 2,179 09-23-2021, 08:22 PM
  0 Thread: Soft Close drawer slides
Post: RE: Soft Close drawer slides

fptahoe Wrote: (09-23-2021, 03:44 PM) -- I have used Blum under mount soft close door slides in the past.  I was just about to place an order with CabinetParts.com for 3 sets, and I see the...
PaulM85 Woodworking 3 1,007 09-23-2021, 08:07 PM
  0 Thread: Edge Banding bits
Post: RE: Edge Banding bits

MT Woodworker Wrote: (08-27-2021, 08:22 PM) -- I do like and use my pin nailer a lot. Very useful tool. -- I agree, I have one and I find it useful attaching moulding, but I don't use many nails i...
PaulM85 Woodworking 12 2,566 08-28-2021, 02:23 AM
  0 Thread: Bora Portamate - PM - P254
Post: RE: Bora Portamate - PM - P254

I purchased one about a month ago for a public shop I run, our Porter Cable died and I didn't want to replace the speed control circuit board again. That seems to be a weak point in them. I found the ...
PaulM85 Woodworking Power Tools 4 2,073 08-27-2021, 01:43 AM
  0 Thread: Thinning titebond. How much is too much?
Post: RE: Thinning titebond. How much is too much?

Kudzu Wrote: (08-23-2021, 09:57 AM) -- You need bigger needles. I have some made for glue that work perfect.  You are just using to small a needle. --  Go to a Feed store, that sells horse and catt...
PaulM85 Woodworking 14 3,934 08-23-2021, 10:18 PM
  0 Thread: Assembling a drawer
Post: RE: Assembling a drawer

Gcook12, if I understand you correctly, the buffet has a curved front and the drawers are shaped/curved to match. I repair a lot of old furniture, I have a full time repair shop. When I repair furnitu...
PaulM85 Woodworking 11 2,490 08-23-2021, 10:04 PM
  0 Thread: Edge Banding bits
Post: RE: Edge Banding bits

Fred and Kyle,        Thanks for the input. Honestly, the only plywood shelves I've ever made I made for pre-existing garage cabinets. I've always used 5/4 boards finished to 1 inch or more for every...
PaulM85 Woodworking 12 2,566 08-22-2021, 08:28 PM
  0 Thread: Edge Banding bits
Post: RE: Edge Banding bits

The reasons I am going to try a set out are, to help add a bit of support to the shelves (to prevent long term sagging) and I thought the additional surface area would provide a better long term bond ...
PaulM85 Woodworking 12 2,566 08-20-2021, 06:57 PM
  0 Thread: Edge Banding bits
Post: Edge Banding bits

I've been looking at plywood edge banding bits, basically 2 styles are available, a V-style and one with a center tongue and groove. Any pros and cons for the different styles from those of you that h...
PaulM85 Woodworking 12 2,566 08-18-2021, 09:34 PM
  0 Thread: Wandering router bits
Post: RE: Wandering router bits

NickNC Wrote: (07-12-2021, 06:59 PM) -- Hey all.  I’ve gotten a lot of good tips and tricks lurking around here over the years.  Often, if I have an issue or question, I just hit the search box and i...
PaulM85 Woodworking 17 3,853 07-12-2021, 10:09 PM
  0 Thread: Titebond ii extended
Post: RE: Titebond ii extended

wing nut Wrote: (06-06-2021, 02:26 PM) -- Does anyone here use titebond II extended and how does setup time compare with just titebond II thanks -- I used it when it first came out. I didn't see a...
PaulM85 Woodworking 6 2,107 06-06-2021, 10:35 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 64A - should I upgrade?
Post: RE: Powermatic 64A - should I upgrade?

Tapper Wrote: (04-02-2021, 11:44 PM) -- Sorry Paul, but I've heard all this drivel about shop safety relative to tablesaws here and elsewhere for years now. Nobody here that I've heard is recommendin...
PaulM85 Woodworking Power Tools 31 10,467 04-03-2021, 11:32 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 64A - should I upgrade?
Post: RE: Powermatic 64A - should I upgrade?

Tapper Wrote: (04-02-2021, 10:14 AM) -- Sorry, but not true in this case. This technology protects even the "idiots", at least against catastrophic injury due to touching the blade. I've had my Sawst...
PaulM85 Woodworking Power Tools 31 10,467 04-02-2021, 11:05 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 64A - should I upgrade?
Post: RE: Powermatic 64A - should I upgrade?

Hardwood Wrote: (03-27-2021, 10:37 PM) -- I have a Powermatic 64A contractor saw that I bought new about 20 years ago.  It's been a good saw for me, but lately I've become frustrated with it. I'm won...
PaulM85 Woodworking Power Tools 31 10,467 04-01-2021, 11:59 PM
  0 Thread: Laguna 12-16
Post: RE: Laguna 12-16

jstraw Wrote: (03-13-2021, 06:31 AM) -- That’s some great information.  I like the looks and options of Laguna stuff, but have heard various complaints about customer service.  Your insight as someon...
PaulM85 Woodworking Power Tools 6 1,990 03-14-2021, 10:59 PM
  0 Thread: Sanding discs, best deal?
Post: RE: Sanding discs, best deal?

Cooler Wrote: (03-03-2021, 11:12 AM) -- I thought it would be easier to order sanding discs from Amazon than going to Lowes.  And possibly cheaper too. But there are so many options that I cannot ...
PaulM85 Woodworking Power Tools 11 3,002 03-13-2021, 12:22 AM

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