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Hi gnuse,
I have a fence for free, if you want it.
Write me privately.

An interesting technique is to apply a 1/4" piece of contrasting stock to the face side of your block. Cut the drawers according to your pattern. With the drawers free of the block, Round over their fronts with a 1/8th round over bit IN THE ROUTER TABLE. Then, cut off the remaining pieces of th...

That's a great idea, Chuck.
Thanks!

Thanks everyone.
You've made up my mind.
Yesterday, I had to dado several pieces, each at different depths and was wishing I had that collar.
Ordering TODAY.

[quote="Ill be cutting alot of mortise as time gose on so whats is the best way to go :confused:[/QUOTE"] Materials: 12X12"X1/4" Hardboard 4 ea 1/4X20X 2" pan head bolts 4 ea washers to fit 4 ea 1/4X20 wingnuts 2 ea hardwood sticks 3/4X 1-1/2X14" Quick and easy. Make an...

Has anyone used the indexing stop collar?
I saw Nick using it cutting coves in a hands on video and it seems to be both easy and provides a margin of safety for that operation.
Is the vernier scale helpful. Seems to me to be too small to read.
Thanks.

Hi Doug, My favorite stain for toys is Kool Ade. The packets without the sugar already in them. Always dampen first, allow to dry and sand the fuzz. A must with poplar, anyway. The colors that can be made by mixing are endless. And it's CHEEP! As for a finish, any finish on the market, if allowed to...

Glad I finally found this forum. Been a SS user for 33 years. Re: benches. Mine is 4'X8' on Rococo styled iron legs that I believe were the base for a machinst's bench in the early 1900s. The top is made of 2 full sheets of MDF laminated and covered with fir lath strips. 3/4 X 2" oak was used f...

I use mine strictly as a pin router for various multi part items that must fit tightly together.
Gene