That is a great thing for a tool company to do. It could also have the effect of making their tools less desirable to theives.
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That is a great thing for a tool company to do. It could also have the effect of making their tools less desirable to theives.
jtk
Just for fun, > calculate survey margin of error < was Googled.
The first step:
That is where it lost me. How is one supposed to find out how many deviants there are in any given, standard,...
That is a lot of work.
Thanks for sharing the build.
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One of the aspects of sharpening on oilstones was related to me by a coworker who brought his sharpening set up to work to sharpen some knives. He said, "push it on the stone like you mean it."
In...
My bandsaw has a quick release lever, when the saw is not in use the blade is released from tension.
Same story for my fret saws.
The question, for me, comes down to will it hurt or help the...
Recently someone posted this one:
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This has happened to me.
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I wonder if there was a plan to ship them to a different country.
Also curious if they have any information on the thieves. Did they do finger print checks on the boxes that looked like they were...
Good to hear you got help. Rest and get well then enjoy your new equipment.
jtk
Silly for Saturday
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Searching > sandbox in classrooms for furries < found a few different stories on this.
One of them >...
My first #79 was sold years ago thinking the #98 & 99 was good enough. A few years ago my second #79 was purchased.
Just goes to show, "sometimes one variation is more suited to the procedure than...
One of the items purchased at Down Home Music was a two CD boxed collection of Robert Johnson's recorded music. It came with a booklet that contained a short biography.
One thing of interest was a...
That isn't the only thing Hearst used his public megaphone to create and pump up. Some of his public riling was to protect financial interests of himself and others.
There are many different ways...
What really got me interested in the blues was a movie, Crossroads with Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090888/
Back then there was a record store not far from...
To me it seems the "fussy to set up" problem is caused by holding two blades with one fastener.
The #79, 98 & 99 are a bit fussy to set without an adjuster, but not extremely fussy.
jtk
You might remember these folks if you are an old timer.
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And some of their quips >
Q . Paul, what is a good reason for pounding meat?
A. Paul Lynde: Loneliness! (The audience laughed...
One I've thought of printing up >
Don't expect me to go fast while you're riding my 520596
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The way many have heard it, "it isn't the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop."
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Looking good Patrick.
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Thanks for the kind words Stephen.
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My grandson has found his #4 useful. His problem is finding time between his job and college classes to do a lot. Thankfully, he graduated from his community college classes and may have some free...
If you don't already have on a hand truck or dolly is very helpful in situations like this.
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About $70 at Harbor Freight. Sometimes Lowes or Home Depot have them at a better price.
I...
I may have read the article incorrectly. My understanding is the "rapid changes in altitude" were caused by atmospheric phenomena through which the plane was passing.
Was there a sudden, temporary...
Some of my tools date to the late 18th or early 19th century. Many were made in the late 19th or early 20th century. It seems the makers made them to do their job well. Their longevity at being able...
A shoulder plane that can be turned into a chisel plane may be better suited for such a task.
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The top can be removed to allow this with Stanley and some other shoulder planes.
For...