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    It does not matter what you call me, just don't...

    It does not matter what you call me, just don't call me late for dinner.

    Sorry, could not pass that one up.:)
  2. For small dings I will use a solder iron. 40...

    For small dings I will use a solder iron.
    40 watts works well.
    I used the wife's iron one time and messed it up.
    $80 for a new Iron.
    I don't think they make the cheap simple ones anymore.
    The...
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    Thanks guys. Good to hear from you all. I wish...

    Thanks guys.
    Good to hear from you all.
    I wish I did have the room for both hobbies.
    My work area is 1/2 of a 2 car garage.

    My train layout takes that up easily.

    My work bench is now covered...
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    Jim, I did not sell my tools. I packed them away....

    Jim, I did not sell my tools. I packed them away.
    My son Adam has a few I hope he treats with respect.

    John, It just ain't them same.

    Dale
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    Missing woodworking

    I put all of my woodworking tools away several months ago.
    I felt I had lost my passion for woodworking.
    I just did not enjoy it anymore.

    I converted my work shop into an HO model train layout....
  6. Poll: I mow them suckers with my mower and leave them...

    I mow them suckers with my mower and leave them to rot.
    Great for the lawn.
    Great for me.

    Dale
  7. Thread: Final Hone

    by Dale Cruea
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    I tried using a felt wheel with 8000 paste. I...

    I tried using a felt wheel with 8000 paste.
    I found all that it did was round the corners.
    I now use a leather strop with no compound.

    3-4 passes and it is sharp.

    Dale
  8. Thread: Glue Help

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    Thanks for all the replies.

    Thanks for all the replies.
  9. Thread: Glue Help

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    Glue Help

    My wife has an old wooden rolling pin that belonged to her mother.

    One handle keeps coming off the metal shaft that runs through the center.

    Does anyone have a suggestion on what is the best...
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    Most tap/drill sets today are setup for 70%...

    Most tap/drill sets today are setup for 70% thread engagement.
    Meaning that the minor dia. ( tap drill size) is larger than than the minor dia. of the tap.
    The top of the screw thread will not...
  11. Please add me to the list.

    Please add me to the list.
  12. Thread: 29 years.

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    I quit counting at somewhere around 35. All I can...

    I quit counting at somewhere around 35. All I can remember is that it was about the time my oldest son was born. He just turned 40 the other day.
    So I must be approaching the 40 year mark.
    Nice job...
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    I like everything about them. Very nice looking...

    I like everything about them. Very nice looking tables. Impressed.
  14. Glenn, To answer your question, Yes a #4 will...

    Glenn, To answer your question, Yes a #4 will work fine.
    Get it very sharp, set the chip breaker very close (.015" or so) and close the throat up.
    Set it to take the finest shaving you can get. May...
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    2 years ago I shoved all of my power equipment in...

    2 years ago I shoved all of my power equipment in a corner. I missed every piece of it in the beginning.
    Now all I use is the BS and a drill press.
    All stock is cleaned up by hand.
    My shop is...
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    I have a MK II also. I used to get the same...

    I have a MK II also. I used to get the same result.
    First, each time I insert a blase I use a .002" feeler to make sure the side is registered the same every time.

    The biggest problem I found is...
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    Find a pair of shoes that will last all of your...

    Find a pair of shoes that will last all of your work day.
    The first pair of shoes are what is giving you problems.

    You can not restore your feel with another pair of shoes. Just resting your feet...
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    This reminds me of when I walk through our mall...

    This reminds me of when I walk through our mall on "craft" day.
    A grand father clock $2400. Looked like a 10 year old had build it.
    Joints wide open and not a piece of good hardwood in it.
    The guy...
  19. Thread: Plane crack

    by Dale Cruea
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    The crack should not hurt anything. If it looks...

    The crack should not hurt anything.
    If it looks like it is starting to grow.
    Drill a very small hole at the end of the crack. Make sure the hole is at the very end of the crack.
    .040" should be...
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    Thanks Chris. Looks like what I was wanting. I...

    Thanks Chris.
    Looks like what I was wanting.
    I just ordered the book.

    Dale
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    I fought scrapers for years. I finally got a LN...

    I fought scrapers for years.
    I finally got a LN scraper and the carbide burnisher.
    I never file my scraper anymore. I use a stone.

    I backed way off of the pressure on turning the edge.

    No...
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    I have 4 LV back saws. 2 of them are dovetail, 1...

    I have 4 LV back saws. 2 of them are dovetail, 1 is crosscut the other is rip.

    I use them just not very often. I will reach for my old Lynx for crosscut first.

    I try to use the dovetail saws...
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    Where it find. Help with my drawers.

    As my woodworking experience grows and my projects get more complex I find that I am having lots of trouble mounting draws that look professional.

    I can not seem to find a book or any ideas on the...
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    I also bought stones from Stu. Great stones and a...

    I also bought stones from Stu. Great stones and a great guy. I love his attitude. A lot like mine.
    I have found that you should not use the Atoms 4000 on course stones. It wears it out faster. I...
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    Newbie question

    Well first of all I am not a complete newbie to turning. I have turned a few things. Not much and not well.
    I have 2 lathes. A full sized cheap Delta and a midi Jet.
    I have some tools from Crown....
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