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| 481 days ago |
Flip-top Tool Stand - Advice Needed - 3 replies My porject this weekend was a “flipp-top” tool cart. I have a couple plans from a different sources for the carts. This one is for my 12.5” Delta Benchtop Planer. I’m not putting another tool on the other side of the planer as I want this to slide into a recess under a counter that I left open in anticipation of this p... |
| 487 days ago |
Funny Stuff: Microsoft Compatible Table Saw - 10 replies Funny article: Check out the Microsoft Compatible TableSaw! |
| 487 days ago |
WD-40 Quickie - 2 replies I know this information is buried in a number of threads, but I couldn’t find it at first glance. Refresh my memory, has anyone had any finishing issues due to WD-40 coming in contact with the wood? I found myself out of T-9 and didn’t want to run to the store. Are there additives in WD-40 that would mess with the end result, or c... |
| 493 days ago |
Would this work? . . . Drum Sanding - 4 replies I’m always looking for ways to use my scraps as I’m proud of being cheap! I want to build a drum sanding table for my drill press. I found a simple design that gets the job done and is also easy to attach or remove. I however, don’t own any sanding drums for a drill press. They aren’t that expensive, but I was thinkin... |
| 495 days ago |
Blade, fence, & miter slot aligned? Simple Indicator - 7 replies I should say that this is not my idea. I got the idea from something I read from a magazine or book. I can’t remember the source, but my jig is essentially the same. All you need to do is size a piece of stock to fit snuggly in the miter slot. Mortise a slot as close to the shape of your digital/dial indicator handle as possible. Slid... |
| 497 days ago |
Delta Bench top Jointer, Need Review - 15 replies I need a review on the Delta JT160 6’’ Variable Speed Bench Jointer. There are some online reviews, but I had more specific questions. The consensus from what I gathered is that the fence needs a lot of tuning to get to 90deg. The fence is aluminum which is a negative. However, I was thinking of attaching UHMW auxiliary fence to ... |
| 501 days ago |
Jig/Fixture Poll - 15 replies I’m curious, if you had to pick one shop made jig or fixture for that has made life easier and more accurate, what would it be? It’ll most likely vary by the type of work we all do, but what is your overall choice? Pics would be great! Mine without a doubt is my auxiliary fence for my table saw/router. My router is mounted in t... |
| 501 days ago |
Frustrated with Electrics! - 27 replies I didn’t get to make much sawdust this weekend because I was installing some shop upgrades. I have worked in a cave like garage with no windows and a 60W bulb for too long. I went to Walmart and bought three fluorescent light fixtures. I was surprised how cheap they are. The fixtures were about $8 each. The two 48” bulb packs we... |
| 504 days ago |
Freud Biscuit Joiner - 11 replies Picked up my newest toy on the way home from work today. I fell prey to my Lowe’s addiction and stopped by to “browse”. They had the Freud Biscuit Joiner for $80 versus the normal price of $99. I’ve wanted one for a while, but I’m not quite up to the Domino level yet. I had read a review on different joiners and... |
| 507 days ago |
File Conversion Help - 11 replies Hey, Not exactly a WWing topic, but does any one know of a program that could convert bin files to jpeg. There are so many free utitilities out there, but I haven’t seen one for this. I take some pictures with my cell when my camera isn’t handy. I email them to myself, but they are a .bin file. I need them to be jpeg’s ... |
| 508 days ago |
Wood Filler - 4 replies I have never liked wood filler, but it is often a necessary evil in my shop. Most all of them claim to be stainable. This is a joke. No wood filler can be stained to look like the rest of the project. I’ve heard of a couple ways to get closer to a match. I’ve read about using saw dust from the project piece and blend it into the... |
| 508 days ago |
Dovetail Jig Review and Question - 7 replies I’ve had a Porter Cable 12” Dovetail jig #4210 for about 2 years now. I used it a couple times when I got it, but let it sit for a long time as I did not do many dovetails for a long stretch. I’ve used it often over the last month as I’ve joined many drawers and cases. I love it. Mine cuts half-blinds in minutes. The... |
| 518 days ago |
Down Draft Question - 17 replies I just finished up a project and am looking to make a shop upgrade before moving on. I want to create a makeshift down draft table for when I’m working on smaller projects. My shop has a row of base cabinets along one wall with a standard kitchen countertop on them. I want to cut out a small rectangular section (18”X18” or s... |
| 521 days ago |
Dust Collection hose idea - 5 replies I stated in an earlier post that I’m looking for a small shop DC. I want to put it in the corner and not move it. I will need run hoses to all the machines. I will probably use run the hoses down the walls and use blast gates and splitters to each machine. I had a thought last night when I was taking out our recycling bin to the curb. ... |
| 523 days ago |
Time to turn - 15 replies OK, I’ve been woodworking for about 2 years now and I haven’t so much as touched a turning tool let alone used a lathe. I’m ready to step up and try my hand it. I’m not sure if it is something that I’ll enjoy as much as other aspects of the hobby so I’ve decided to go the mini route first. Someone told me t... |
| 523 days ago |
Marc's Live Shop Tour? - 10 replies Anybody check out Marc’s (Woodwhisperer) live shop tour yesterday. I logged in as it was getting started, but got pulled away by a 2 year old who wanted to play the Elmo game on Daddy’s computer. Yeah. . . that’s my life! I’ve seen his shop during his “King and His Castle” podcast, but was curious about the... |
| 523 days ago |
Best of the Web - 1 reply I thought it would be nice to start a thread about of our favorite WW websites. There is some really good stuff out there that not everyone is aware of. Here is a few of the sites I reguarly check: For Free Video Instruction: WoodworkingOnline.Com – - – - If you haven’t been here, you are missing a treasure. They are ... |
| 524 days ago |
Hinge help - 4 replies Just bought some quad hinges for a small box. I dont know how to install them. You can see a picture of them here: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=16938 Do I have to mortise a deep recess for the arc that connects the hinges? Any experience with these hinges? Thanks |
| 524 days ago |
Scrolll/Bandsawn intricate parts - 7 replies Yet another question concerning the jewelry box project I’ve been posting about for 2 weeks. I’m 90% finished. I have to install the hinges and sand the inlay flush. My question came when I went to cut the inlay. I am putting imy Mom’s (her gift) initials om the inside of the lid, so as to be seen when the hinged top is ope... |
| 530 days ago |
Rust Issues - 7 replies I was a genious and left my scroll saw in the trunk of my car for a long time and finally got it out to realize that the table was nearly covered in rust. I use a “Slip-It” (I think that’s the name) to treat my tablesaw every couple weeks and that does OK. I live in a humid area and my shop is in a garage so I have moisture i... |
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