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- Thu Mar 05, 2015 8:07 am
- Forum: General Woodworking
- Topic: Wood handle ferrules
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1105
Re: Wood handle ferrules
I use short sections of copper plumbing pipe. Then, get the wood cut so the pipe fits on and epoxy the pipe onto the wood for a tight fit that never lets go.
- Wed Feb 25, 2015 8:10 am
- Forum: Community
- Topic: Dealing With Squeeze Out
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4051
Re: Dealing With Squeeze Out
I vote with the majority. I like wax paper for that job.
- Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:12 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: LED replacement for T8 fixtures a few thoughts
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3423
Re: LED replacement for T8 fixtures a few thoughts
My concern with the (expensive) LED bulbs is their actual longevity. I fee I have been bitten by the longevity claims of CFLs and I find myself wondering if the same thing is going to happen with LEDs. It doesn't bother me much when a $3 bulb lasts only 50% of its expected life but it's a different...
- Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:41 pm
- Forum: Maintenance and Repair
- Topic: Telescoping legs 510
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4639
Re: Telescoping legs 510
I've used my telescoping legs quite a bit, and have not had any issues with them yet.
I don't know how they are put together, but I'd suggest trying to take them apart and assess how they work and why one of yours doesn't work right.
I don't know how they are put together, but I'd suggest trying to take them apart and assess how they work and why one of yours doesn't work right.
- Thu Jan 29, 2015 6:37 am
- Forum: General Woodworking
- Topic: what dado blade should I get on a budget?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6387
Re: what dado blade should I get on a budget?
I bought a wobble dado back in the 1980s. It actually works great. The shortcoming of a wobble blade is that the bottom of the dado gets cut with a bit of a curve instead of straight. If you can live with that, they do nice work. A few years ago, I added a straight multi-piece dado. It makes a nice ...
- Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:13 pm
- Forum: Beginning Woodworking
- Topic: raised panel door techniques
- Replies: 22
- Views: 21250
Re: raised panel door techniques
The "quality" panels I've seen are true floating panels set in grooves. The "frames" are usually rail and stile, or 45 degree mitered corners depending on preference. The reason for a floating panel is to handle expansion due to moisture changes. It allows the wood to shrink and ...
- Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:22 pm
- Forum: Community
- Topic: Just joined the 21st Century
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1784
Re: Just joined the 21st Century
I've never done any computer programming and I have no interest in doing it now. But, I've never been a mainstream computer user either. I refuse to "fit" into the little box that Microsoft and Apple expect you to fit into, so about 15 years ago I switched to Linux to have the freedom to d...
- Wed Jan 14, 2015 11:14 pm
- Forum: Beginning Woodworking
- Topic: I have a (re)finishing question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10070
Re: I have a (re)finishing question
Unless I'm wrong, that is walnut. The worst thing you can do to walnut is to stain it. Walnut has its own perfect color if you just put a good finish on it. About 25 years ago I built a walnut cedar chest. I put no stain and 3 coats of oil based urethane on it. It still looks perfect today after 25 ...
- Sun Jan 04, 2015 8:43 am
- Forum: Community
- Topic: New Year's Resolutions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1699
Re: New Year's Resolutions
I don't do no steenkin' New Years resolutions.
- Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:27 am
- Forum: General Woodworking
- Topic: Machinist Chest topics update
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4044
Re: Machinist Chest topics update
I've always loved seeing wood boxes of any kind. Any kind of wood storage box for tools or anything else appeals to me.