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    Dave Anderson NH

    Time for some levity

    Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NH

    With all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.

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    Jerry Thompson

    Osage Orange

    Thread Starter: Jerry Thompson

    My friend in So. Dk. was given a fair amount of Osage Orange. He hauled home and called me to tell me how heavy it was. He said it had been in a barn for several years and was thrilled to have. The next day his back was hurting severely. He lives in a small town that has pretty good medical care....

    Last Post By: Maurice Mcmurry Today, 7:13 AM Go to last post
    Frederick Skelly

    Results of Estate sale tonight

    Thread Starter: Frederick Skelly

    Poor guy died at 70. Left a shop full of tools. It was pretty picked over, but for $30 I got all of this: * hardback copy of Leonard Lee’s Complete Guide to Sharpening * hardback copy of Pat Spielman’s Gluing and Clamping * 48” Empire level in good condition (No, it ain’t Starrett but it will...

    Last Post By: stephen thomas Today, 10:40 AM Go to last post
    glenn bradley

    Pair of Dressers

    Thread Starter: glenn bradley

    I aim to finish these about the time the new master bedroom remodel completes. Otherwise they will clog up the shop until I have somewhere to put them. These are styled after the blanket chest I shared here which is part of the new bedroom suite. . . . . . Carcasses mainly done. ...

    Last Post By: Mike Allen1010 Today, 1:17 PM Go to last post
    Justin Pfenning

    Anyone adapt a CNC spindle to a router lift?

    Thread Starter: Justin Pfenning

    I’d like to add a router lift to my shop. I think I’ve decided on a Jessem lift, but the router motors is not such an easy decision. Jessem and Woodpeckers motor look really nice, but are also really expensive. The cheaper motor only options like the Bora don’t get good reviews, and I don’t want to...

    Last Post By: Jay Moodley Today, 9:01 AM Go to last post
    Cameron Wood

    Extension cord ties

    Thread Starter: Cameron Wood

    This is a bit behind the curve, with cordless tools taking over, but I have not come up with a good cord tie after decades and many attempts for extension cords and longer power cords. What I've tried: - velcro ties, multiple kinds - bicycle inner tube - inner tube rubber strips - string, tied...

    Last Post By: Warren Lake Today, 1:38 PM Go to last post