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Jim Koepke
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Trying to Find Part for my Tripod
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I have a Gitzo tripod that was bought in the late 1970s. The rubber ring for tightening the nut on the telescoping section to raise and lower the...
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Today,
2:56 AM
Jim Koepke
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Stanley Bailey #7 Made in England plane
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Neanderthal Haven
With the Bailey style adjuster that would be a Lie-Nielsen. Being so used to the depth adjuster backlash, play or sloppiness, makes using a plane...
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Yesterday,
7:42 PM
Jim Koepke
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Interesting Millspaugh saw handle
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Neanderthal Haven
It is surprising that it could be patented. Maybe it was to direct air toward the saw dust to blow it off the line so it would be easier to see....
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Yesterday,
3:50 PM
Jim Koepke
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landscaping is my other hobby, record for me, 25 yards of mulch
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Looks great jtk
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05-02-2024,
12:58 PM
Jim Koepke
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Oliver wood lathe
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Wish you were closer. jtk
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05-02-2024,
1:05 AM
Jim Koepke
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Two Charged Over Sycamore Gap Tree
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Search > two charged over sycamore gap tree < to find various sources on this story. It appears the two men have also been charged with causing...
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05-01-2024,
3:05 PM
Jim Koepke
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Ramp Project Threaded Fastener Joinery
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Neanderthal Haven
After the base frame triangles were assembled, any remaining waste was removed. This is where a Japanese pull saw is handy. The brace in...
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05-01-2024,
1:42 PM
Jim Koepke
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Ramp Project Threaded Fastener Joinery
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Neanderthal Haven
Being one to be easily distracted, my tendency is to do math problems at least two different ways. Here the Pythagorean theory and trigonometry were...
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05-01-2024,
12:23 AM
Jim Koepke
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What is Founder's Grade?
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As stated above, my one experience dealing with him is more than enough for one lifetime. jtk
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04-30-2024,
6:58 PM
Jim Koepke
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Hoffman and Hammer workbenches.....anyone have one???
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Neanderthal Haven
Yep. It is a very basic and light weight bench. A bucket was modified and filled with concrete to keep the bench from tipping when...
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04-30-2024,
12:51 PM
Jim Koepke
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Ramp Project Threaded Fastener Joinery
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Neanderthal Haven
Thanks Maurice, the #93 was from ebay. There is a long meandering story about finding the #10-1/2 on a run for supplies when the road into town got...
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04-30-2024,
1:55 AM
Jim Koepke
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Are they building standalone car washes like crazy in your area too?
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My dad may have made up for yours. I think he made a sandwich once or twice. He wasn't much to do any cooking as I recall. I know my mom made sure...
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04-30-2024,
1:32 AM
Jim Koepke
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Ramp Project Threaded Fastener Joinery
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Neanderthal Haven
We live off the road about a hundred yards or so. The refuse bin needs to be taken up to the road for pick up. I did make a handle that makes it...
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04-30-2024,
12:14 AM
Jim Koepke
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Electrical Question
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And I always though an oxymoron was a big lug without any common sense. :eek: jtk
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04-30-2024,
12:08 AM
Jim Koepke
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Pencil Sharpeners
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My wall mount sharpener is mounted to a bench in the shop. The opening for the pencil is self adjusting to hold various sizes of pencils. It...
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04-29-2024,
6:02 PM
Jim Koepke
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Sharpening a Concave Spokeshave Blade
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Neanderthal Haven
Glad it helped. Just be careful to keep your eye on what you are doing and keep the fingers clear of the blade. jtk
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04-29-2024,
2:59 AM
Jim Koepke
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Are they building standalone car washes like crazy in your area too?
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Money laundering was my first thought. We had a self serve car wash that closed here a few years ago. Not sure if the one across town is still in...
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04-28-2024,
2:17 PM
Jim Koepke
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Stanley Bailey #7 Made in England plane
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Neanderthal Haven
Tom makes some great points. For me every plane purchase was a balance of the price tag, how much the seller might budge, how much work and/or...
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04-28-2024,
12:29 AM
Jim Koepke
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Hoffman and Hammer workbenches.....anyone have one???
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Neanderthal Haven
My woodworking used to be done on a Black & Decker Workmate. There are a lot of woodworkers around the world who work on the ground. The bench is...
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04-27-2024,
6:48 PM
Jim Koepke
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Hoffman and Hammer workbenches.....anyone have one???
in
Neanderthal Haven
Hi Nicholas and welcome to the Creek. There is a Sawmill Creek Classifieds for listing items for sale. It is only available to contributors, imo a...
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04-27-2024,
4:07 PM
Jim Koepke
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Electrical Question
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Off Topic Forum
Yes, I believe this is the consensus on proper use of wire nuts. jtk
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18 replies | 1471 view(s)
04-27-2024,
1:17 PM
Jim Koepke
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Electrical Question
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Off Topic Forum
This comes down to a matter of "common sense." A commodity that seems in short supply in modern times. 3M makes a wire nut with a claim of...
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04-27-2024,
1:13 AM
Jim Koepke
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Stanley Bailey #7 Made in England plane
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Neanderthal Haven
The longer it sits the more it means no one else wanted to meet the price or even make an offer. The longer it sits, the more likely someone might...
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17 replies | 1387 view(s)
04-26-2024,
8:39 PM
Jim Koepke
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Stanley #80
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Neanderthal Haven
WOW! jtk
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04-26-2024,
8:37 PM
Jim Koepke
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AC electrical puzzlement
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These are my favorite pliers for making a hook to go around a screw or post. The smaller pair was given to me by my dad. He had them since...
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04-26-2024,
4:52 PM
Jim Koepke
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This can't be unseen - once you see it.
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I see them, no idea who it is. jtk
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17 replies | 1416 view(s)
04-26-2024,
4:49 PM
Jim Koepke
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This can't be unseen - once you see it.
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That is where the > Go Advanced < button next to the > Post Quick Reply < button helps. jtk
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04-26-2024,
4:09 PM
Jim Koepke
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Help for older eyes
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Tom's statement indicates he is using a Macintosh computer. The Command + is useful as is the Command -. These are "sticky" in that they remain...
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2 replies | 515 view(s)
04-26-2024,
3:47 PM
Jim Koepke
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Span Calculator
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Typing > lumber span calculator < into Google brings a lot of possibilities. Qualifiers such as > SYP treated lumber < can be added. It depends on...
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04-26-2024,
2:10 AM
Jim Koepke
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A Different Perspective on the Moxon Vise
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Interesting thought about "hardwoods" and "softwoods" is their designation isn't derived from properties of the wood itself. Some hardwoods...
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