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| 22 days ago |
Can you use a Miter Saw to cut aluminum? - 9 replies Is there any difference between a typical compound miter saw and a chop saw? I have a 10” Rigid miter saw I bought a few years ago at home depot. I would like to cut some aluminum bars using this saw. I figured I could find a 10” metal cutting blade and slap it on and start cutting. I’ve seen metal cutting chop saws that ... |
| 37 days ago |
Why don't we have a "My Forums" - 9 replies We have:My ProjectsMy blogsMy workshopMy watchlistMy etc… Why don’t we have a “My Forums” in our drop down menu. I hate having to go search for a Forum that I wrote to see how people responded. I usually go through “my watchlist”, but sometimes I want to reread what someone said, especially when a new pro... |
| 39 days ago |
Massive Chunk of Cherry for trade - 7 replies I have a massive chunk of Cherry that I’m looking to trade. Its about 15X16X58 inches long (Around 95 Board ft). It does have a decent size check on the end, but its limited to one side. So I would say its closer to a 75 Bft of uninterrupted beautiful figured cherry. It has been in a dry barn since at least 1997 and the person who had... |
| 68 days ago |
Precision Square Set Recommendations - 5 replies Okay, I am going to finally invest in a nice set of precision steel squares. I would like a set of maybe 3 pieces (Maybe 2”, 4”, 8”). If you go to Rockler, grizzly, woodcraft, you can always fine a set starting $30. (I think they are too cheap) Some have rosewood handles, some don’t… So this is what I want:A n... |
| 70 days ago |
Bloodwood vs Paduak - 4 replies I love using paduak, but hate how it turns brown. Does anyone ever use bloodwood as a direct substitute? How does it hold the color orange, red? What types of projects are done with bloodwood? Any general comments suggestions are welcome…Tom |
| 73 days ago |
General Wood Milling Question - 23 replies A buddy of mine is taking down a huge maple in his front yard because he wants more sun. Even as a woodworker, I think he is nuts to destroy something so beautiful, but before I let him spend thousands hauling it away, he said I could mill as much as I wanted. I found another friend who says he can cut the slabs with his chainsaw and guide bar... |
| 213 days ago |
Calculating CFM for Blowers - 4 replies I just purchased a home made dust collection system and I am now trying to size out the ducting. The only problem is that every reference to ducting is related to CFM of the dust collector. I have the model number and all the specs of the blower and motor, but I don’t have a CFM rating. Does anyone know how I can approximate the CFM of ... |
| 229 days ago |
Work shop layout books - 6 replies I’ve just moved to a new house and my workshop has quintupled in size. As you can imagine, I’m so excited I can’t sleep. Before in my old shop, I had everything on wheels with a shop vac and PVC ducting (no it wasn’t grounded). Anyway, I’d like to come as close to a professional shop as possible (Even though I... |
| 349 days ago |
Ring Holders in Jewelry Boxes - 1 reply I have no idea what these things are called which is why I can’t find them on the web, but I want to add the little round cylinders in my jewerly box that hold rings. Does anyone know where I can buy them or how to make them. I’ve seen them at jewerly stores, but I can’t find where to buy them. I could have sworn I saw them ... |
| 365 days ago |
Proper Router Bit? - 5 replies My friend who is not a woodworker needs to cut a 1/2 inch wide groove through a 4X4 white oak post so that thick glass piece can slide into it. He is making a railing for an interior staircase. He asked me to advise what type of router bit he should use. I initially said to use a 9/16 inch down spiral carbide bit so that he would have a nice ... |
| 383 days ago |
Wood Filler for different colored woods - 11 replies I’ve almost completed a lazy susan that has a marquetry/mosaic kind of look with lots of shapes from Paduak, Lacewood, and Cherry. Its my first time trying something like this so I’m sure some of my cuts were a little off. I’d like to fill the small cracks between the pieces as well as the pores in the Paduak, but I’m w... |
| 405 days ago |
Is Purple heart Purple? - 5 replies I just bought a nice chunk of purple heart to do an end grain cutting board. After planning it down a little I quickly realized all the purple color had disappeared and turn brown. Is there any way to get the purple back? If I do get it back, will salad bowl finish darken it to the point its not purple anymore?thanks in advance for the help! |
