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  1. Bob, I agree with the previous posters on the...

    Bob,

    I agree with the previous posters on the alignment issue. The problem is that bandsaw blades have a drift angle, and it is difficult to adjust the tracking to eliminate it.

    I have cut a...
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    The biggest reason for the bananna boards is that...

    The biggest reason for the bananna boards is that they are cut, planed and then dried in the bundle for higher production. That is why the lumber on the exterior of the bundle is dry(ish) and the...
  3. Prefinished plywood source in Houston

    Houston Creekers,

    Do you know of a source for prefinished plywood (maple or birch) in Houston? I tried Clarks and Houston Hardwoods and neither of them carry it.

    Ted
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    I just bought the Grizzly combo (spindle + disk)...

    I just bought the Grizzly combo (spindle + disk) and really like it. It is my first Grizzly machine, and a good value.

    Ted
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    Houston Plywood Dealers

    Where do you Houston Creekers buy your hardwood plywood? Thanks.

    Ted
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    That's a beautiful toy box. My only comment...

    That's a beautiful toy box. My only comment would be about the cross-grain construction on the top. Did you account for this somehow when joining the pieces?

    Regards,

    Ted
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    Lee, I bought a second cordless handset...

    Lee,

    I bought a second cordless handset (matched with the base upstairs), which has an intercom feature. It has worked well.

    Regards,

    Ted
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    We have two Tivos and love it. Another option is...

    We have two Tivos and love it. Another option is BeyondTV, which doesnt have a monthly fee.

    Ted
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    I made my own version of this jig with integrated...

    I made my own version of this jig with integrated clamps and stop blocks and it works well. I use a tenoning jig on the TS to make the tenons.

    Ted
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    I just bought the Lumber Wizard III (the long...

    I just bought the Lumber Wizard III (the long wand looking one) and it works great.

    This is the same metal detector used in the NYW show.

    Ted
  11. Rob, Punky=rot. However, logs when freshly...

    Rob,

    Punky=rot. However, logs when freshly cut have lot of water in them, which darkens the wood a bit, particularly the heartwood. Try the smaller logs. If nothing else you will have some...
  12. Todd, What Eagle eyes you have. Yes, this was...

    Todd,

    What Eagle eyes you have. Yes, this was done before moving to Houston from Michigan - alas Houston houses don't have basements.

    Have no fear however, the wheels of engineering...
  13. Rob, I have done it and found it to be worth...

    Rob,

    I have done it and found it to be worth it. If you have a strong back then I would go for it - you have nothing to lose. I am trying to attach a picture of my method, but am having trouble....
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    Dovetails - Woodrat or by hand?

    I own a Keller jig and am happy with it for making through dovetails. I am planning to make some 1800's period reproductions, and want more of a handcut look from irregular spacing.

    To make...
  15. Jim, Good advice - I had planned to get a...

    Jim,

    Good advice - I had planned to get a structural engineer's input. Thanks.

    Regards,

    Ted
  16. 2nd Floor Shop Above Garage - Getting Tools/Stuff Up and Down

    Hello all,

    We are moving to an area that doesnt have basements, and we will be living on lots that are fairly small - 8000 ft^2.

    We need the garage, so one option is to bulid a second story...
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    Dennis, You need to cut into boards now. If...

    Dennis,

    You need to cut into boards now. If the log is small enough to handle, you can cut it into boards on your bandsaw.

    What I do is screw a 1/2" thick x 8 " tall piece of plywood to each...
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    Rob, I have used a bit of it that I milled...

    Rob,

    I have used a bit of it that I milled myself - some on my Jet 18" bandsaw and some with a chainsaw mill.

    It moves alot while drying. It is very strong and tough. The color is brown and...
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    Alex, I have had good success drying wood in...

    Alex,

    I have had good success drying wood in my basement. I have dried cherry, walnut, ash, usually freshly cut (wet). It would be safer to dry outdoors for a couple of months first and then...
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    I haven't tried coiling bandsaw blades, I just...

    I haven't tried coiling bandsaw blades, I just hang them on the wall as is.

    To uncoil, I toss it in the grass or on the carpet downstairs (with enough space around the blade), and it uncoils...
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    For Jet 18" bandsaw owners with seized guide bearings

    For Jet 18" bandsaw owners with seized bearings. The bearings that came with the saw are not double sealed, and the bearings on the lower guide will probably fail first (mine did) because of the...
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    Doug, Sorry, I dont have any more details. It...

    Doug,

    Sorry, I dont have any more details. It isn't my design, I found it on the Internet in May 2005 and saved in a Powerpoint file for future use. When I switch from flexible 4" hose to 6" S&D...
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    Doug, This blast gate design might work for...

    Doug,

    This blast gate design might work for you since it uses strings to open and close. Note: this isn't my design, I found it on the Internet in May 2005. I should have saved the URL of the...
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    Dan, Thank you for that great information. I...

    Dan,

    Thank you for that great information. I have that AWW article and plan to build the kiln, also 8' long. Do you happen to still have the part number of the Radio Shack temp/humidity sensor?...
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    Alan, Did you make the chess pieces as well? ...

    Alan,

    Did you make the chess pieces as well? If not, where did you buy them? I have seen some chess pieces made on a scroll saw that looked quite nice.

    A chess set is on my to-do list. Maybe...
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