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Today,
9:21 PM
Mel Fulks
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Zappa
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Off Topic Forum
I listened to Zappa , he was even better than Captain Beefheart . Died of prostate cancer . If I remember right ,he was telling Docs he needed...
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Yesterday,
12:25 AM
Mel Fulks
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cleaning a tomb stone
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Off Topic Forum
Well, If Paul Harvey , ….(Old Radio Commentator )was still Around he would recommend Bar Keeper’s Friend. It’s made of a soft stone that doesn’t...
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05-11-2024,
8:46 PM
Mel Fulks
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Should I replane three week old edges before glue up?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Here’s the pitch ! Unless the material has pitch , I would ‘be sure I’m right …. then,go ahead !
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8 replies | 1055 view(s)
05-10-2024,
6:00 PM
Mel Fulks
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Spectacular Tall Case Clock
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Neanderthal Haven
Beautiful work , and a Clock is a wonderful companion. I bought an old one many years ago . Haven’t had it running for quite a while because it...
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05-09-2024,
11:54 PM
Mel Fulks
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Interesting Millspaugh saw handle
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Neanderthal Haven
Early tool Glam… ‘. and nothing more’. But really interesting odd ball piece. At an auction, it could incite a riot !
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05-08-2024,
10:52 PM
Mel Fulks
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Source for Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni)
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I’m sure they have some good stock, but I don’t like the “genuine” mahogany ‘info , It’s all genuine, let’s hear more about what they have for...
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05-07-2024,
11:19 PM
Mel Fulks
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Source for Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni)
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I recently saw a vender on line selling small pieces at high prices. Google it. GOOD macrophyla mahogany is still great stuff, I would use that. ...
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05-05-2024,
5:08 PM
Mel Fulks
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Epoxy glue joint opened
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
and .. epoxy is an adhesive , not a glue, don’t use pressure , or you will have ‘a POX’ on your project.
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24 replies | 2308 view(s)
04-27-2024,
2:10 PM
Mel Fulks
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Shaker Window Sash Profile
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Try looking up Ovolo sash ,and cutters
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36 replies | 2429 view(s)
04-24-2024,
8:34 PM
Mel Fulks
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Box for Cremation Ashes
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Jewelry box is a good idea , preferably oval or round for a woman . They don’t want anything that’s going to , “ make me look fat” .
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04-24-2024,
7:29 PM
Mel Fulks
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Box for Cremation Ashes
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Years ago I read in a couple of places that one of the first things an apprentice made was his own coffin , which would be used as a tool box. If...
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04-24-2024,
12:25 PM
Mel Fulks
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Epoxy glue joint opened
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Titebond 3 Will probably work , if you remove the oil in the pieces. And here’s a tip , never use mayonnaise as glue. Yes , it will stick two...
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24 replies | 2308 view(s)
04-24-2024,
11:35 AM
Mel Fulks
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Epoxy glue joint opened
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I had same trouble once. Someone informed me that Acetone has OIL in it. If you want to use it , I would then clean the surfaces with denatured...
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24 replies | 2308 view(s)
04-24-2024,
11:02 AM
Mel Fulks
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Epoxy glue joint opened
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
It’s a Pox on your Epoxy ! You need a good Gypsy to fix it ! I’m bringing back POX ‘cuz it’s scientific and contains no vile language.
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04-23-2024,
10:35 PM
Mel Fulks
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Bugs !
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
My guess is the material was just air dried, not kiln dried.
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04-23-2024,
8:46 PM
Mel Fulks
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Making screen panels for a lake view
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
It’s ok Richard , I didn’t understand that “Sosrry” word and It’s not in the dictionary.
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04-23-2024,
1:40 PM
Mel Fulks
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Making screen panels for a lake view
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Not a conspiracy theory , just a good understanding of home -boy “ my Grampa says the wood around here is the best, I don’t like green wood ….when...
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04-23-2024,
1:21 AM
Mel Fulks
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Making screen panels for a lake view
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I think a number of woods are played down to boost sales of other woods more expensive. I trust what I’ve seen more than some of the books, and...
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04-22-2024,
11:04 PM
Mel Fulks
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Making screen panels for a lake view
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Green (in color) poplar is pretty durable. Used a lot of it in employments making stuff for exterior use. Some contractors doing high grade work,...
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25 replies | 2248 view(s)
04-22-2024,
12:36 AM
Mel Fulks
replied to a thread
Building another 4 x 4 outdoor dining table
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
It’s possible that it might have some sap edges. But I haven’t heard or read about defects. Redwood is soft , I’ve seen it cursed and thrown out...
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23 replies | 1968 view(s)
04-22-2024,
12:00 AM
Mel Fulks
replied to a thread
Building another 4 x 4 outdoor dining table
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Ipe is real good. I have an Ipe deck , don’t remember when I made it. Probably at least 20 years ago. But I wouldn’t put one deck over another one...
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23 replies | 1968 view(s)
04-21-2024,
11:30 PM
Mel Fulks
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Building another 4 x 4 outdoor dining table
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Plywood, covered with light canvas glued down with Titebond 2 or 3 . I prefer 2. Paint it , it will last . Nothing new, goes back to at least...
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04-21-2024,
3:00 PM
Mel Fulks
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Township building codes.
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Make him the ,Head Of Garbage and Refuse Department, “ Make him an offer he can’t refuse”
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33 replies | 3378 view(s)
04-20-2024,
7:13 PM
Mel Fulks
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An Armoire…
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Woodworking Projects
Beautiful piece ! But what really makes it desirable to all , is it is lean . People used to like deep pieces , now they don’t. Lot of them were...
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20 replies | 1208 view(s)
04-20-2024,
5:16 PM
Mel Fulks
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Wood shrinkage issue
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I have worked in big mills with a lot of stock ,some keep air dried because people ask for it. Ask them if they are selling some air dried. They...
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22 replies | 1855 view(s)
04-20-2024,
2:48 PM
Mel Fulks
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Wood shrinkage issue
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Seen a lot of drawers with wood strips on low side . I think they were scared to make the drawers too tight .
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04-20-2024,
2:43 PM
Mel Fulks
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Wood shrinkage issue
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
But, was it kiln dried ? Or just air dried ? Some don’t like kiln dried because the color is not as good as air dried.
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04-20-2024,
1:20 PM
Mel Fulks
replied to a thread
Township building codes.
in
Off Topic Forum
I think they just want you to enjoy the experience ! They follow Martha Stewart’s guidance. Lightning might be a reason, too.
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33 replies | 3378 view(s)
04-20-2024,
1:02 AM
Mel Fulks
replied to a thread
Transporting air dried claro walnut - in the desert mid-summer
in
Sawmills and Kiln Drying
I’ve worked with old timers who always worked with air dried walnut. I haven’t forgotten that, because they were always talking about it. They...
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