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| 06-02-2017 01:40 AM |
Plantation shutters - 12 replies About to embark on window replacements and trimming interior (and exterior). We would like to put some plantation shutters in and was wondering if I should try to build them or purchase. Anyone have any luck and care to share tips on the build. I can customize trim at this point for the shutters. Also, anyone use any of the composites for ... |
| 05-31-2017 02:37 PM |
Clipboard Parts - 2 replies Any good source for clipboard parts, Rockler has them., but $3.99 a piece seems pricey and reviews aren’t great |
| 01-13-2017 02:43 PM |
Bench grinder issue - 3 replies So I have a new 8” bench grinder that works good. took an old 6” grinder (taskmaster) and put a wire wheel on one side and cloth polisher on the other. Difference in weight makes this thing vibrate like hell. I assume my only answer is to run two wire wheels or two cloth polishers for ballance. Any insight |
| 09-29-2016 12:17 PM |
delta 36T30 Fence Questions - 6 replies Bought a used delta fence to upgrade my ridgid saw. Was on another ridgid saw, but only two holes lined up on one rail, and one on the front rail. I drilled additional hole for front and installed currently with just two bolts back and front. Already it is infinitely more accurate than the stock ridgid fence. My question is what are the fr... |
| 09-19-2016 05:13 PM |
divider boxes for drawers - 13 replies Looking for a source for divider boxes for drawers I built. Ideally, I would want several sizes. I was going to build wooden boxes, but after seeing how little space a plastic spax box takes up, i think it would be better to just buy some plastic boxes. |
| 09-15-2016 02:56 PM |
Bosch router with porter cable dovetail bit - 3 replies Why when I put my porter cable supposed 1/2” dovetail bit into my bosch supposed 1/2” collet is it such a tight fit and near impossible to get out. Any tips for making this smoother |
| 08-30-2016 02:43 PM |
side drawer slide shims - 11 replies What is a good shim material for side drawer slides. Apparently I have manufactured 4 of my 24 drawers in a sop storage case a little out of tolerance and need to shim under the slide. I was thinking veneer edging as I want it to be full length of the slide. Any other ideas. |
| 07-17-2016 08:23 PM |
stanley no. 85 and stanley no. 340 - 2 replies I am about to put these are ebay and thought I would see if there is any interest here. http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/paulhwood/media/Woodworking/no85_zpskrr3hmws.jpg.html http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/paulhwood/media/Woodworking/no340_zpspohb2glw.jpg.html |
| 01-09-2016 05:24 PM |
Closet Valet Rod - 4 replies They sell metal ones for about $23, but thought it would be easy to make one from a wood dowel. Anyone attempt this before and care to share ideas |
| 11-10-2015 01:36 PM |
Stanley No. 98 - 8 replies Anyone with good ideas for getting the screw out. It was partially stripped when I got it. I have saturated with WD 40 and another penetrating oil to no avail. Even tried heat. Thinking I will have to tap it and ruin the screw in which case I would need a replacement screw Any ideas would be appreciated. |
| 10-08-2015 07:48 PM |
Drawer Slides - 9 replies Economical full extension slides? looking at building a bank of drawers, likely 18 so looking for something cost effective, Rocklers that I have used before are like 15.99 a pair for 22” full extension. Any one have good lick with cheaper ones? |
| 09-03-2015 02:16 PM |
Charleston, SC Wood Sources - 1 reply Any Charleston LJers want to chime in on wood suppliers. |
| 06-14-2015 10:09 PM |
Jet JDP-17MF parts - 3 replies So picked up a JDP 17MF pretty cheap, missing depth stop, table handle, and one of the handles which does not seem replaceable as the hole is stripped. Also, the spring tension for quill return appears to be shot, haven’t tried adjusting it yet. Anyway, Jet rapes you on parts, but this press seems awful similiar to Grizzly who seems ... |
| 04-16-2015 01:24 PM |
Recess for bolts with forstner bit - 10 replies Somebody may have a simple answer for this. You have a hole drilled for a bolt, then decide you want the bolt head recessed, and want to drill the recess with say a forstner bit. Does anyone have a simple way to do this. Also, no drill press. The only thing I was thinking was using a wood dowel to fill the hole. Thoughts |
| 04-01-2015 11:51 AM |
Bosch Router Table Dust Collection - 3 replies Any one pipe both dust ports (fence and case) into a 4” dust collection system. Was trying to use PVC to get it done, but having trouble with sizes. It has two standard 2 1/2” ports made for shop vac attachment. Would like to combine and pipe into one then transition to 4”. |
| 01-08-2015 04:56 PM |
protection for plywood bottom on workshop furniture - 3 replies I am in the middle of building wood whisperer’s tool storage. the cabinet rests on plywood dividers and was wondering if anyone has any ideas or product to place on the bottom for protection. Ideally, it would be nice to find a roll of 3/4 wide by say 1/2 rubber to place and staple to the bottom. Lacking this, I was considering rippin... |
| 01-08-2015 04:55 PM |
protection for bottom of shop furniture - 5 replies I am in the middle of building wood whisperer’s tool storage. the cabinet rests on plywood dividers and was wondering if anyone has any ideas or product to place on the bottom for protection. Ideally, it would be nice to find a roll of 3/4 wide by say 1/2 rubber to place and staple to the bottom. Lacking this, I was considering rippin... |
