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Nicely done. Welcome, I was gone for a long time too - military. Now you will have to start thinking about an heirloom baby crib.

I'll take the bait. It looks like (begining in the center and moving out) Ebony, Oak, ans Mahagony. Although the last one, Mahagony leaves me wondering, given it's a softer wood. That's my guess!

Try googling "Stanley Doweling Jig No.59", or "Marples M148". These are two jigs I own that use what you have. Since yours are not with a jig, I guess that has been lost or sold, or were intended for "make your own".

I'll see what I can work up. I'm still mystified by the picture post, as I haven't figured out how to post more than 1 pic/message and I can't get the upload paper clip on my mainframe, but do on my laptop. I don't have a web page or URL. I guess I am showing my ignorance about some of the ways of t...

I use the SS too, but when I was building the bar/hutch this winter there were times when the jig kept me from having to reconfigure my two SS. It must have been when I had one set-up for dados, and the other for biscuits. In any event, I have enjoyed using the Stanley. The Record (English made) I w...

Really nice, especially having everything in one place. What, or whose dowl jig do you use? I have a Stanley, and also a Record, The Record is quite complex and I need to work with it, like you did with this project to test out new techniques. I like you lumber choices as well.

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Here is a better shot.

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Well, I finally found a method to upload pics that appears to work

A couple of things. I seldom use metal glides anymore when you can make your own in wood that will last a lifetime. Home Depot sells some nice Popular 1/2 thick material that makes excellent slides and case material and it's cheaper when you consider what you waste when you plane your own. I like 1/...