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by friscomike
Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:54 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Cleaning Cleaning Rags
Replies: 24
Views: 7214

Re: Cleaning Cleaning Rags

Howdy,

To answer the original question, I've had good luck running a separate load in the washer with rags, detergent, and Oxyclean. The cleaning removed the oils, waxes, and glue from the rags. Just don't put anything (clothing, etc) else in the washer.

Have fun,
Mike C
by friscomike
Wed Jun 01, 2016 8:40 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Other hobbies
Replies: 33
Views: 8733

Re: Other hobbies

Howdy folks,

In addition to woodworking, I love model trains and my MGB.

Have fun,
Mike C
by friscomike
Mon May 30, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: Community
Topic: A Slow Boat to Nowhere in Vermont
Replies: 18
Views: 5622

Re: A Slow Boat to Nowhere in Vermont

As good as it gets. Terrific job, and photos are stunning. ~mike c
by friscomike
Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Easy DC-3300 hose adapter
Replies: 1
Views: 1151

Easy DC-3300 hose adapter

Howdy folks, I've struggled with connecting the DC-3300 hoses to other tools, e.g., DW 735 Planer. I used duct tape, etc., but none held for long. I was walking through the plumbing section of a hardware store and saw the rubber sleeve and bingo. It connects the larger planer outlet with the smaller...
by friscomike
Sat Sep 05, 2015 11:32 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Some Frustrations
Replies: 26
Views: 7256

Re: Some Frustrations

John, that floor is way to clean! :D ~mike c
by friscomike
Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:06 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Work Sharp
Replies: 10
Views: 2531

Re: Work Sharp

I love the Worksharp 3000. I easily sharpen chisels, plane blades, etc with it. I prefer it to any of the other methods of sharpening woodworking tools. I highly recommend it if you work with hand tools.

have fun,
Mike C
by friscomike
Sat May 30, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Gopher Wood
Replies: 8
Views: 2480

Re: Gopher Wood

jsburger wrote:We might be able to find some if we really knew what it was. In the mean time anything that floats should work. :) :)
Gopher wood was used to build Noah's ark. No telling what it really is...
by friscomike
Sat May 30, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Gopher Wood
Replies: 8
Views: 2480

Re: Gopher Wood

Thanks. It goes down one day and up the next. Crazy weather. ~mike c
by friscomike
Fri May 29, 2015 2:13 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Gopher Wood
Replies: 8
Views: 2480

Gopher Wood

Howdy,

Does anyone know of a source for gopher wood? The water is rising fast here on the Brazos...

Have fun,
mike c
by friscomike
Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:48 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Paul Sellers woodworking
Replies: 5
Views: 3204

Re: Paul Sellers woodworking

Ditto...best I have seen for developing new skills with hand tools. ~mike