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  1. Just do it the right way, shot peen the floor,...

    Just do it the right way, shot peen the floor, have someone do it or rent the proper equipment.

    I have done epoxy floors before, do it right the first time so you aren't doing it again.
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    I was going to say "about the same as cherry"...

    I was going to say "about the same as cherry" until I read through all of the posts. I just got done using some for my drawer interiors (face is walnut) and it is wonderful to work with (the...
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    I have been building a walnut crib and a walnut...

    I have been building a walnut crib and a walnut dresser/changing table for a few weeks now, the tips of my fingers are stained after each time I work on the projects.

    The stains wear off in a day...
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    How about using Waterlox products instead of...

    How about using Waterlox products instead of poly? I think it might work well for you.

    Regards,

    Rich
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    Come on Mark, I can't tell you that, it would...

    Come on Mark, I can't tell you that, it would defeat the purpose...

    :)

    Regards,

    Rich
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    I am using the shellac for some color and some...

    I am using the shellac for some color and some pore filling.



    That's good to know. The nice thing is I am near a Rockler, a Woodcraft and Hartville Hardware so there are lots of good local...
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    I am dealing with this same issue, recently...

    I am dealing with this same issue, recently designing/building a dresser and a crib and quickly approaching the finishing stage. Both pieces are mostly solid walnut (the dresser has maple drawers...
  8. I spent a bunch of time looking (once I get...

    I spent a bunch of time looking (once I get started, it's like a game to try to figure it out) and I struck out, I found hinge manufacturers I had never heard of for that matter. Anyway, after...
  9. My father (70+ years young) working as a...

    My father (70+ years young) working as a carpenter his entire life (both his profession and his hobby), I hate to think how many hours he has spent building and working in his shop. Never had a...
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    Blade Life

    One of the things that can wear down the blades the fastest is hardened glue. Therefore, how someone uses their planer can make a big difference in the life of the knives/blades.

    That being said,...
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    It is true for certain tools as well. I used to...

    It is true for certain tools as well. I used to know of a specific example where the tool at Home Depot was specified with plastic parts versus metal parts in the standard model. The tool itself...
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    As I said in my previous post, the use of 1/2"...

    As I said in my previous post, the use of 1/2" steel pipe being is safe and economical, sourcing most of the pipe from Home Depot and having Home Depot cut and thread custom lengths. You might want...
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    What store? Regards, Rich

    What store?

    Regards,

    Rich
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    I used 1/2" steel pipe throughout my shop. With...

    I used 1/2" steel pipe throughout my shop. With the cost of copper, I have to believe that the 1/2" steel pipe is far more economical (I didn't compare as I didn't really consider copper due to how...
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    Growing up with a radial arm saw, you always...

    Growing up with a radial arm saw, you always pulled it through the material and this is no different than a sliding compound miter saw with the exception that the saw can pivots upward. This also...
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    I assume you mean a concrete floor. I would...

    I assume you mean a concrete floor. I would highly recommend Sherwin Williams ArmorSeal products, I did my shop floor (mechanical garage, lots of abuse) with their grey two-part epoxy (no flakes,...
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