Betsy's Forum Topics

The flip side of Bridge City Jointmaker Pro - 8 replies

I did not want to highjack Spaids blog about the cost of tools, but I wanted to get some discussion going on the forum about this particular tool. I think Bob also had a forum on it, but I could not find it to post here. If you have not seen this tool – check out the various Youtube videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtGW3YffYCQ ...

Rust products - 10 replies

What’s the name of the little packets that you can put in the drawers to help with rust inhibiting? Secondly, what method would you use to remove rust from a set of forstener bits? Thanks in advance.

Math wizard help please - 4 replies

I’m math challenged to say the least. I’ve tried googling this but all I can find is a general calculator. I want to find a formula to figure out how long it would take to pay off my mortgage by paying extra principal each month. I’ve tried getting this from my mortgage company but the guys and gals in India don’t seem to...

Table saw maker not to blame for man slicing his fingers - 21 replies

Got this at work (work in a law office) This is a jury verdict out of New York. Jury got it right. “A jury declined to award damages to a man who lost parts of two fingers in an accident involving a table saw. The plaintiff, Francisco Morales, sued the saw’s manufacturer and an alleged retailer of the tool, claiming that the to...

Thank God for firemen and cell phones! - 29 replies

I had a very scary experience tonight. I want to get everyone to think about their electrical outlets. My house was built in the early 70’s and as a result, it has a lot of aluminum wiring. There is nothing wrong with that type of wiring if it’s installed correctly. In fact, any wiring can have something go wrong with it. To...

Projects and teaching - 1 reply

It never ceases to amaze me the variety and scope of the projects that are posted on this site. I can’t imagine that anyone who visits here does not learn something from each visit that will improve their woodworking. Something that is very unique to this site is the level of cooperation and teaching that goes on. I don’t think th...

Things you don't see even if they are there - 3 replies

I’ve been on LJs a while now and I have to admit to just recently noticing the runner on the bottom of the page below the support line. Sometimes it’s an ad – other times it’s a link to interesting videos to watch. Just thought I’d point that out as I’m pretty sure, I’m probably not the only one who has ...

Doing podcasts/videos - 2 replies

One of my woodworking buddies from a past class keeps telling me I should look into doing a podcast or videos for my woodworking things. I like to teach, but doing classes at Woodcraft or Rockler is just too much work for to little pay. I was thinking the podcast idea might be fun. I do like to teach and have no inhibition about videoing my m...

Sketchup beginner's question(s) - 7 replies

I am admitting defeat in a small venture of Sketchup. Trying hard to learn this program and I understand some of the basics. I’ve actually managed to build a table albeit not properly or with all the fancy moves. Actually blogged on it and did ok with the project. So now I’m trying to figure out how to do things correctly and so I ca...

Sketch Up questions - 8 replies

So here I am trying to learn Sketchup. Got a couple of questions for those who use it. I just opened Sketchup to fiddle around and I get an all white screen – no axis lines, no little man. Nothing. So I shut down thinking there’s a glitch—- reopen and same thing. Went to help menu and I could not find how to reset the ...