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    Let's beat this horse to death. What was there...

    Let's beat this horse to death. What was there to be constructive or not constructive about in responding to the original post in the way it was responded to by everyone that was not trying to pick...
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    403826403827 Richard mentions the epoxy looks...

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    Richard mentions the epoxy looks like plastic. I think that is a legitimate concern based on my experiences as well. But on the paneled walls I built, it works well as a knot hole...
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    I think some of the behavior on this thread is...

    I think some of the behavior on this thread is not indicative of the community that has been built here. I don't come here to look at personal attacks, I come here to enjoy learning about and...
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    I have a pile of apple wood I have been planning...

    I have a pile of apple wood I have been planning to use for "something." Whenever I pull a piece out to plane it, I am reminded how tough it is. Even on surfaces that look like they are going in...
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    403815 Mixol works Very well. I've used it...

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    Mixol works Very well. I've used it for years to fill in knots and surface irregularities mixed in with epoxy. I think I got my original bottle at Woodcraft, and this jpeg was borrowed...
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    The top you are building is going to be over...

    The top you are building is going to be over 200lb. 3/4" plywood weight 60lbs. You might try fastening 3 and 1/2 sheets together in a way that they are 112 inches long and move them around to see...
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    I think your pushing on rope trying to do this...

    I think your pushing on rope trying to do this with existing equipment. I would follow the advice of using an outside shop to get the boards flat both before and after glue-up

    If you need to do...
  8. Bob, I think your right, I like the idea of...

    Bob,

    I think your right, I like the idea of trying a joint I have not used yet, but what I was planning makes assembly very complicated. The cleats sound like a great way to solve this.

    PS: I...
  9. I think today, one of the secrets to keeping the...

    I think today, one of the secrets to keeping the students involved will be short interesting projects at first. If they can master making several easy projects that add value to their life or...
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    I have not tried it yet, but would not hesitate...

    I have not tried it yet, but would not hesitate to try veneer hammer and hide glue as suggested above.
  11. I have no experience with combination machines...

    I have no experience with combination machines (other than to want one), but... the combination machines that incorporate the table-saw can be heavy, and then some, and might weigh into your decision.
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    Looks good!

    Looks good!
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    I have two suggestions (well three) As another...

    I have two suggestions (well three) As another post suggested, look at only getting the ones you need instead of a set

    If your budget is "budget minded," You can find a lot of circa 1990 Marples...
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    Here's a photo that might help. 403283

    Here's a photo that might help.


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    It looks like the gate needs a triangular element...

    It looks like the gate needs a triangular element to keep it from racking, even if the pocket holes were correctly installed.

    Regarding the other photos, at first blush it looks like the pocket...
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    Are you creating the pocket hole on the "Right...

    Are you creating the pocket hole on the "Right Side" of the joint. The pocket should be created along end grain, so the screw is fastened into grain that can hold the threads, and not end grain. ...
  17. Looking at the photos Brian provided and the...

    Looking at the photos Brian provided and the advice so far, I think wedged through mortise & tenon joints might work well. Brian's photo shows a good example of this in the same orientation I would...
  18. Brian, Can you suggest how I should size this?...

    Brian,

    Can you suggest how I should size this? As I mentioned, the rails are 1"x 6" and the crosspiece is flexible in how it's sized. I know that for a beam in bending, the top and bottom of...
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    A little more information.

    1) The crosspieces serve two purposes. To hold the rails together, and to support the cushion frames the webbing will be attached to. (The webbing is the seat-belt...
  20. What joinery method is best for crosspiece support

    I'm currently working on a mission style couch and plan on having several crosspieces connecting the front and back lower rails. I'm not sure what joinery technique would be best. A traditional...
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    Several considerations if you have not considered...

    Several considerations if you have not considered

    1) Finish area. This is the bane of my shop, no area that can be used for finish. while still doing other dust creating activities
    2) If you do...
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    One of the writers at FWW did an article with a...

    One of the writers at FWW did an article with a similar plane cabinet that had the back at an angle where the top portions of each frame had a small hole with leather shoestring looped through to...
  23. I've just been looking at the Bosch vs Kapex...

    I've just been looking at the Bosch vs Kapex choice in a new miter saw. Lots of good video comparisons and reviews online. The Bosch seems like a very good quality tool for the price. Makes it a...
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    Walnut works very nice, if it's not full of knots...

    Walnut works very nice, if it's not full of knots and changing grain. Cherry seems to work very nice, the few boards I've had were very pleasant. The easiest wood I've had to practice on were...
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    Nice Work! If Derek can steal your jig, can I...

    Nice Work! If Derek can steal your jig, can I steal your turtle shell Vise? :) I'm working out details for a bathroom medicine cabinet as well. Most likely Q-Sawn Oak I have for scraps from...
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