22 days ago
by John Gray |
4 comments »
I’ve been using MINIWAX Wipe-On Poly Clear Satin and Helmsman Spar Urethane for quite awhile with good results….....BUT I can’t get any right now. So tomorrow I’m going to a Borg 70 miles away that only carries CABOT brand I need to get the above items there.Question is has anyone got any feedback on using the Cabot brand or MINIWAX or both?
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31 days ago
by OregonBurls |
16 comments »
I got this off the beach Yesterday. It is a hard wood and stinks. The back is like a stack of paper and the grain is somewhat like Mahagony. What do you think it is.!!http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy21/OregonBurls/Beachwood002-1.jpgThanksGreg
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38 days ago
by Bothus |
9 comments »
with my Delta Bandsaw.
The guy called me about 8:30 and he was at a restaurant about 10 minutes away. I told him I would meet him there and pick up the saw.
Let’s get it home.
It’s here.
I’d like to know…
Sounds like my old Plymouth trying to start.
That blade is rubbing against SOMETHING
Phase 1
Skip to the end of this video
Running the motor
I’m an idiot, no, seriously, but I figure it out in a in a later video so stay tuned
I’m gonna take i...
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79 days ago
by maryetta |
2 comments »
Can anyone tell me how to calculate the # of CFM of a squirrel cage motor that is needed to adequately move air based on the cubic feet of a wood shop?
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132 days ago
by Karson |
31 comments »
Damian posted a blog and was asking about dimensioning a board that was bowed.
When I read his title I thought he might be asking my question. It wasn’t so I’m going to ask it here.
When I buy wood at the sawmill I usually get 5/4 stock so that when it dries it’s still a little over 1” thick and can be planed to a great board. Sometimes the wood is 1 3/8 to 1 1/2” thick. Should all of this wood be planed to 13/16 or so. Or is it desirable to keep them thick...
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181 days ago
by Blair Helgason |
5 comments »
Is anyone else having troubles uploading photos when making a new project? I’ve made my pics low res and the file sizes are only about 128kb so I’m not sure why it’s taking so long to attach. The first one usually comes up in seconds but the next ones just stall. After about 7 or eight tries it seems to work but it doesn’t seem right. Any suggestions, thank everyone.
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190 days ago
by sIKE |
6 comments »
This is my first go around with finishing cherry. I have decided, based off of my previous blog in this series, to leave the sap wood alone. Currently I have been thinking about a base coat of shellac, followed by a couple of coats of BLO, then buffing it out with a couple of coats of wax.
Opinions and/or recommendations are appreciated.
I know this might be best posted over on the forum, but really wanted to keep the conversation centered around this blog…
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280 days ago
by PurpLev |
34 comments »
OK, so yeah – another blog about a router table, but since I’m going to make one , might as well document it while I go, maybe someone can benefit from this.
I’ve had a Rockler router table top + plate + fence which I got when I bought my router (Bosch 2 1/4hp). It had the misfurtune of being on the floor when my basement was flooded a couple of years ago, so that top was ruined. I since have been planning to replace it with a shop-built version, and make a full enclosed ...
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304 days ago
by Mike Shea |
16 comments »
Hello everyone…... its that time to wipe the thick layer of dust from my shelves, drawers and tools. i do this at least once a month. during that time i blow all the dust out of the shop with my leaf blower. i take all of my important tools apart and replace brushes, belts, bits and blades. i oil, grease and lubricate all moving parts and bearings. the tool that i pay most attention to in the shop is my 10” cabinet saw. i am constantly checking to see if the blade is square to the...
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349 days ago
by Joshua Howe |
22 comments »
Okay this maybe odd but, I have tried to get into a few different shops. I worked in one for a little while and I loved it but, I was working on commission and was having problems getting payed by the owner.
My question is about my resume. I have always been very creative and know that I can do what ever a job would require. I also know the economy is in a hole right now. But I am going to post my resume and I would love some feed back. Please be very critical. I am an artist and have ...
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