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| 57 days ago |
16/4 Black walnut - Twin Cities, MN - wanted - 1 reply I am looking for some 16/4 black walnut. I have 3 4”x4”x48” posts that I’m using to make a dresser and I need a fourth, obviously. If anyone has anything that would work, I’m willing to pay for it. I’d like to make a changing table/dresser for our next baby (due in 5 weeks). Something like this http://lumber... |
| 69 days ago |
Silent Auction Donation for fellow woodworker - 0 replies A friend, and fellow woodworker, of mine was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He’s a family man with 2 kids and has been a great resource of woodworking questions for me. We are going to put on a fundraising benefit to help with medical expenses. I’m seeing if there are any LJ’s in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, metro ar... |
| 166 days ago |
Powermatic DC Filter - 0 replies I just picked up a 1.5hp Powermatic dust collector off craigslist. I’m wanting to get a cartridge filter for it to really keep the dust down. The outside diameter of the filter housing is 13 3/4” The filters from Wynn are bigger than the opening. I’m curious if anyone has an idea of where to get a filter from. I think Penn... |
| 285 days ago |
Tool restoration and gloat - 3 replies Earlier this year I was able to pick up 3 tools for my job from a coworker. A floor model bandsaw, 6” jointer, and a sanding disc/belt station. The tools were her dads who had passed away years ago. All the tools worked once I got them home except the jointer motor needed a new capacitor. I have cleaned up the bandsaw already and put on... |
| 613 days ago |
Brand new workshop - limited space - 5 replies I’m sure this has been posted before and, well, I’m too lazy right now to look for it (work on a Friday afternoon). My wife and I just bought a house and I have not been told that I can’t build a new workshop. So basically the ok. What size would you build other than extremely large? What are some tips, features, and needed... |
| 714 days ago |
Spraying lacquer - 12 replies I’m about ready to finish a project that I started a long time ago. I’ve never done this, but I want to spray lacquer on it for finish. I’ve sprayed poly before and I really like spraying. I’m just wondering what types people have for using lacquer? I have gotten the retarder so that I have a longer working time with it. |
| 840 days ago |
Maple glue up - 8 replies I just read an article on FWW website about wood glue up. In the article they use an equation to help suggest the number of clamps needed for a proper glue up. The equation is Surface area (sq. inches) x Recommended Clamping Pressure (maple is 600 for quartersawn, 1200 for flat sawn) divided by the strength of the clamps (1050 for 3/4” ... |
| 921 days ago |
Which Finishing Book - 6 replies Just posting a general question to all LJ’s on here. Which finishing book do you have or would you like to have? And why? Is it comprehensive, does it have good tips, techniques, does it answer most of your questions…. |
| 924 days ago |
Wood for Jigs - 3 replies I’m not quite sure where to post this so I thought it might go well here. I don’t much of a shop nor a place to buy quality cabinet wood, but I do have a Menards close by. They have a plywood bargain area and I have been getting full sheets of particle board and MDF anywhere from 1/2 to 3/4 for $2.00 a piece. All of these pieces h... |
| 985 days ago |
Thinking of adding a new rip fence to a Craftsman table saw?? - 6 replies I have a slightly older Craftsman table saw and I’m thinking of trying to put on a Delta Unifence. Does anyone have any thoughts or opinions or has tried it? I’m just not sure if mounting the Unifence will be easy or not. |
| 1091 days ago |
Looking for a Dewalt battery charger - 3 replies I was lucky enough to find a 14v cordless drill while I was overseas. It was in great condition and had two batteries but no charger. Does anyone have a charger they don’t need anymore? Just reply to this if you do! And thanks! |
| 1209 days ago |
Power Tools Needed - 15 replies I’m looking for a biscuit joiner and a regular jointer. I’m just starting to acquire enough tools to have a decent woodshop and my wife would like me to build a few projects this summer and I’ll need these tools. I would like something that is in pretty good shape since they will have to last me a while. I think a table top ... |
