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    I have no problems with the adjustable foot, it...

    I have no problems with the adjustable foot, it works as intended.
    Just wondering if there is a better mousetrap. ;)

    Thanks for the reply's, and wheel suggestion. It had not occurred to me about...
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    Rear Support wheels for unifence

    Some time ago ..:confused:... there was a reference regarding replacing the "Rear Support Foot" on the Unifence with wheels. A gentleman in Florida? was selling/making replacement rollers in place of...
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    Rob, Not exactly off the shelf. ...

    Rob,

    Not exactly off the shelf.

    https://www.woodtechtooling.com/Forest_City_Tooling/Boring_Tools/Maka_Mortise_Cutters/maka_mortise_cutters.html
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    Nate, I would definitely consider this in the...

    Nate,
    I would definitely consider this in the mammoth class :D, Shaker workbench measures 37-1/2 in. deep by 148 in. wide by 34-1/2 in. tall. Not sure abut plans but contact Mr. Stair, Wilmington,...
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    Thanks Dave & Doc. I have a gouge and skew a...

    Thanks Dave & Doc.
    I have a gouge and skew a friend silver soldered a piece of tungsten carbide to, never really tried them out, maybe it is time to take-'em for a spin. :D
  6. Thread: Saw nib?

    by Brian Boru
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    Dave, As Ryan stated - the little 'nib' toward...

    Dave,
    As Ryan stated - the little 'nib' toward the top front.

    http://www.hyperkitten.com/pics/tools/hwpeace/p27.jpg

    http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/glossary/glssawillus.gif
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    Robert, My 2cents. Make the vise jaws with a...

    Robert,
    My 2cents.

    Make the vise jaws with a seasoned wood of your choice - no problems with lamination - and line the inside of the jaws with leather - preferably welted leather. I have it on my...
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    " It turns great," Don, What are you using, ...

    " It turns great,"

    Don,
    What are you using, tungsten carbide or titanium carbide?
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    It is substantial. :) I have a half dozen...

    It is substantial. :) I have a half dozen mallets made of lignum vitae and they are still as sound as the day I took the first swing 35+ years ago. Never tried to cut any.
    http://uberdense.com/
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    I run a rotary converter for my joiner and band...

    I run a rotary converter for my joiner and band saw. It provides current in all 3 phases and although not perfect, will allow a motor to provide all or nearly all its rated horsepower.
    ...
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    http://www.amanatool.com/shaper-cutters.html ...

    http://www.amanatool.com/shaper-cutters.html

    http://www.freeborntool.com/
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    Kyle, Buy it. You will use it IF the tooling...

    Kyle,
    Buy it. You will use it IF the tooling is there and in good order.
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    I wipe the surface with acetone to pull off the...

    I wipe the surface with acetone to pull off the oils from near the surface. Then glue a few minutes later with Weldwood Resorcinol ( two part - catalyst ) or any good hardwood Epoxy like West...
  14. Thread: Barn Sashes

    by Brian Boru
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    Roy, You are looking for a "hopper" style...

    Roy,
    You are looking for a "hopper" style window.
    A window which opens in (or sometimes out) at the top, and is hinged at the bottom sill and closes to the head usually with a spring assisted...
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    "how to deal with the smaller, tight spaces" ...

    "how to deal with the smaller, tight spaces"

    Floor guys use edgers/spinners for closets, random orbits and hook scrapers for stair threads & risers etc.

    Second the ProKnees, good stuff.
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    John ;) Hire a Pro. :D Most quality floor...

    John
    ;) Hire a Pro. :D
    Most quality floor equipment is sold only to floor pro's.
    Sander and Edgers (spinners) : Bona, Clarke American , Hummel and Lägler, Kunzle & Tasin . Spinners...
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    Joel, Very Fine work indeed. Did you make a...

    Joel,
    Very Fine work indeed.
    Did you make a archetype / prototype?
    Good Luck


    About the original at the Winterthur Museum:
    "Drawn directly from nature, the eighteenth-century rococo style...
  18. I have two, one for shooting and one for use in...

    I have two, one for shooting and one for use in the shop.

    http://www.msa-sordin.com/en/produkter.asp?rId=201&mId=104

    http://www.msa-sordin.com/en/produkter.asp?rId=173&mId=97
    ...
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    Howard, Not the lamp but I believe it was...

    Howard,

    Not the lamp but I believe it was inspired by the Illinois - a mile high tower conceived by Wright but never built.

    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/42/Theillinois.jpg
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    Thanks Guys, After the sixth phone call I...

    Thanks Guys,
    After the sixth phone call I decided it was time to visit the local....Lowes :) and low and behold I found one.
    Just walk down the aisle where they store the boxed table-saws and...
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    Hi, Is this -Delta Unifence - a stealth item at...

    Hi,
    Is this -Delta Unifence - a stealth item at Lowes? :)
    I have made 5 - 6 calls and no one seems to know anything about the fence. Anyone know which Lowes carry the Unifence?
    Thanks
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    Thank you David Stonner regarding the Ashley...

    Thank you David Stonner regarding the Ashley Iles.

    They seem like a good value for the money.
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    Howdy Folks, Can someone tell me if the Ashley...

    Howdy Folks,
    Can someone tell me if the Ashley Iles chisels are true socket chisels or a socket & tang combination?

    First post - being reading a long time - great board.
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