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    Use fabric adhesive, available at JoAnn's. ...

    Use fabric adhesive, available at JoAnn's.

    Ray
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    Hi John, there is an upholstery supply house at...

    Hi John, there is an upholstery supply house at 30th and Shadeland in Indy. The name escapes me right now but if you need it let me know.

    Ray
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    I've worked on a couple of circular mills years...

    I've worked on a couple of circular mills years ago and the big disadvantage to the circular blade is the kerf width, much wider than a band blade. The circular blade has a slight dish to it and the...
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    Hang tough you old fart. If you need anything...

    Hang tough you old fart. If you need anything from any of us, just ask.

    Ray
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    They put the rocks in a fire then into the canoe,...

    They put the rocks in a fire then into the canoe, using them to burn a little deeper into the wood. Chip out the charred wood then another rock. Seems like slow going to me.

    Ray
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    According to the historian at the local State...

    According to the historian at the local State Park (Mounds) canoes like you describe were made from poplar trees in our area. They used heated rocks to help hollow out the middle.

    Ray
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    I used to do dado's on the TS but have gone...

    I used to do dado's on the TS but have gone exclusively to the router. Infinitely faster to set up and much more accurate when done with a router and jig.

    Ray
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    Moving from the midwest to the south:o The...

    Moving from the midwest to the south:o

    The problem with roofing is that most homeowners know very little about what constitutes roofing damage, that is where the scam artists come in and blow a...
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    Wifey got me the Rockler version 3-4 years ago,...

    Wifey got me the Rockler version 3-4 years ago, and, without resorting to language suitable only for sailors, let me say it's not very good. It was designed to be the cheapest on the market and they...
  10. About $8-9 sq. ft. add about $2.50 sq. ft for...

    About $8-9 sq. ft. add about $2.50 sq. ft for concrete. Take about 1 1/2 weeks to put up.

    Ray
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    I've struggled with the same questions for years...

    I've struggled with the same questions for years and what I finally did is to go to Sherwin-Williams and get the stain closest to the color you want, making sure it is lighter. Then using their...
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    Anybody ever drink a phosphate? Cherry,...

    Anybody ever drink a phosphate? Cherry, vanilla, or chocolate.

    Ray
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    IndyFest - Pics - Link

    Thanks to Larry Clinton for taking all the pics on Saturday. There are 4 pages of pics with about 10 pics per, just pick the IndyFest pages.

    Ray

    http://home.indy.net/~rayt/id2.html
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    I would like to talk to you more when you get...

    I would like to talk to you more when you get back and everything settles down for both of us. I have done a bit of this when I had the prototype shop.

    Ray
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    Measure twice, cut twice

    In doing some cut to length on the mitre saw I pulled out the tape and measured the first board then proceeded to put the tape down in front of me and cut it in two pieces when I cut the board. ...
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    IndyFest - Thanks to all

    Thanks to everyone who came out on a cool breezy Saturday for the most recent incarnation of IndyFest. Your willingness to help and participate make it a pleasure to put this together.

    I hope...
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    IndyFest - Raffle - Rain

    Rain should be no more than a minor nuisance if we get some Saturday. I think there is enough room inside as long as everyone remains friendly;-) You might bring an umbrella as it is about 350 feet...
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    IndyFest - Door Prizes

    I have been contacted about sending things for door prizes so I decided to make a general post response. So far we have some 8/4 cherry from Frank Miller, some bowl blank material, and some...
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    I don't own a saw that big but a friend of mine...

    I don't own a saw that big but a friend of mine got the Rikon and I helped set it up and make some test cuts with different brands of blades. For your application two things stand out in my mind. ...
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    Private Message Help

    I can't seem to send a private message, I can type in the recipients name and the subject but the message area is grayed out. Also, can't you create a buddy list and send to everyone on the list??
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    IndyFest - Update

    We are counting days instead of months and weeks to IndyFest 2005 on April 30th. I will be sending a PM with some details and directions to those who have indicated a desire to attend. If you want...
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    I don't but,

    I worked with a guy who did. He built a barn with 16' ceilings and built a second story around 3 sides and made a 3 bedroom apartment. He left the center open for a car lift and hoisting equipment....
  23. Hey John, don't forget friday is good friday and...

    Hey John, don't forget friday is good friday and they will be closed. I found out the hard way once. Let me know what day. Ray
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    I think an 8' Q/S 6/4 cherry cut into two pieces would be an excellent choice. If you want me to meet you over there sometime let me know, I have to go back over sometime soon anyway.

    Ray

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    Hi Lee, I think A2 would make a great...

    Hi Lee,

    I think A2 would make a great steel for plane blades. You will have to send them out for heat treatment, but I know you have access to heat treaters. Ask them about cryogenic...
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