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    Thanks, John. Of course, you are correct on...

    Thanks, John. Of course, you are correct on that! As long as the last two arc's are done with the same setting you get an accurate result.
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    Use dividers...

    1) First decide how much space you want between the outside spindles and the edges of the case.

    2) Mark the center of the case opening.

    3) Set a pair of dividers to approximately the distance...
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    One other point...

    Don't change the setting of the compass in between the steps outlined above!
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    Compass or set of dividers...

    Very simple to do with a compass or set of dividers.

    1) Put the point of the compass at the intersection point of the angle.

    2) Strike an arc across each line that forms the angle.

    3) Put...
  5. Thread: Thin Strips

    by Mark Mazzo
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    Simple jig for ripping thin strips on the TS...

    Although the band saw is less wasteful, it does leave a rougher surface that usually needs cleanup.

    I use the table saw with a simple jig. You can see some pictures of the operationg and the jig...
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    Naptha...

    I usually thin Arm-R-Seal with Naptha for a bit quicker dying time.

    --Mark
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    Mark, Thanks for the comments. I understand...

    Mark,

    Thanks for the comments. I understand your thoughts on the dovetails (which were hand cut, by the way). I probably could have accentuated the variable spacing a bit more than I did (if you...
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    Thanks!

    Thanks for the kind words everyone.

    John: I thought that the lighting was much nicer outside for the pics than in the shop. Rest assured, it resides inside now!

    Walt: Thanks. I'm Thinking...
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    Outstanding...

    Ben (and the rest of the Hobbs'):

    Truly beautiful and inspirational work! The fretwork is very interesting and certainly sets the piece off. I also really like the idea of doing the project with...
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    Queen Anne Side Table

    Hey all,

    It's been a while since I've posted here at SMC. So, I thought I'd post about a project that I recently completed.

    I blogged about it as it was built – you can look at my blog and...
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    When I wired my shop I put in a sub panel. ...

    When I wired my shop I put in a sub panel. GFCI's are code in a basement shop. My sub panel is fed with a 50 amp breaker from the main panel. I used a 50 amp GFCI (a bit more expensive) so that I...
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    Brian, My bench is loosely modeled on the...

    Brian,

    My bench is loosely modeled on the Veritas design. You can see a picture of it in the Gallery on my blog (see signature below for web address).

    In my opinion, these panels are...
  13. Thread: Beadlock ?

    by Mark Mazzo
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    Greg, I've used the Beadlock. It works but,...

    Greg,

    I've used the Beadlock. It works but, it does require you to focus closely on alignment (unless your design is forgiving in that respect). I also noticed that their tenon stock cold be a...
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    Michael, I've done this many times. The...

    Michael,

    I've done this many times. The method that I usually use is to put the door on my panel jig and cut the horns within about 1/16" of an inch on the table saw. I then follow up with a...
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    Another point...

    As already stated, it can be done with a planer sled, a router sled/jig or by using a hand plane prior to that planer.

    With respect to using a hand plane to knock of high spots - this just has to...
  16. Liquid honing process

    Supposedly there is a liquid honing process that can be done (professionally). This is often done to rasps so, I assume it would also work for files.

    There was a post on it in the Woodworking...
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    Simple drill press table upgrade...

    Danny,

    I just did a simple table upgrade for my drill press. Nothing real fancy, but it works very well. I now wonder just what exactly took me so long to do it! I wrote about the construction...
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    Excellent

    Tom,

    Great job on the clock! It certainly looks like all of your extra efforts paid off handsomely.

    What movement did you use?
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    Thanks everyone for the kind words.
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    Kelly Mehler

    Jason,

    I would second (or third) the advice on the Kelly mehler book and video/DVD. Those were resources that I used when first starting out in woodworking. They are excellent.



    Ryan: ...
  21. Thanks, Matt. I cover the construction and...

    Thanks, Matt. I cover the construction and design details in a post on my blog. My blog address is in my signature line.
  22. Asian/Arts and Crafts inspired table w/pic

    I recently designed and built a hall/sofa table in Walnut. With the design I wanted an Arts and Crafts style piece with a bit of Asian influence and simple lines.

    Details on the design and...
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    Mortising jig for Loose Tenon joinery...

    Nick,

    I don't have a slot mortiser, but I do mortises for Loose Tenon Joinery with a simple router jig and a plunge router. I have info on my web site describing the jig and how it works.

    The...
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    Beautiful and unique...

    Jeff,

    You should be proud of that work. It is both beautiful and unique. Excellent.

    --Mark
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    Beautiful, Rick!

    Rick,

    That is some superb craftsmanship and beautiful wood!

    Did you use blond shellac or something with color?

    --Mark
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