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Thanks to everyone for your feedback (and well wishes!)....I really do appreciate the insight and info. Looks like the next few days will be spent taking lots of pictures and preparing some...

It has been a while since I have posted on this forum, and my apologies in advance if this post belongs in another section here at SMC or is off-putting to any of you in any way....

After trying...

Wow - that is one great shop you have there John!! Well organized, well layed-out, clean, great tools....quite inspirational!! I might actually need to steal some of you storage ideas....now, if I...

...and you know what they say opinions are like - everyone seems to have one.

Thanks for all the compliments folks! Since a couple of you have asked about the branding iron, the following link is what I have...it really does work pretty well.
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Well, I finished my new desk and completed my first forray into the world of spray finishing with my new QualSpray HVLP gun....and I LOVED IT!! THANK YOU to all for your insight and suggestions!
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One more pic....missed this one in the previous post!

Well, I finished my new desk and completed my first "forray" into the world of spray finishing with my new QualSpray HVLP gun....and I LOVED IT!!
The finish I finally chose is two coats of Maganlac...

Despite your convincing and powerful argument Jay, it will be black...and I do not think it will be an ugly finish (and I happen to be one of those people who love wood, too).

Thanks guys - great guidance and feedback....much much appreciated!!

I am in the final stages of building a desk for myself out of white oak, and I am trying to plan for the finish via spray-finishing. This will be my first attempt at spray finishing, and after...

I bought my 1642 back Feb through Amazon....I am brand-new to turning, and I haven't really had a lot of time on it yet (the whole day-job thing). I bought the 1642 b/c I wanted something that would...

I recently replaced the standard heads/blades on my 20" planer and 8" jointer with Shelix heads. Now I am wondering what to do with the old heads?

First and foremost, I am a hobbiest woodworker and certainly not near the caliber of most of the folks on this site; that being said....

I just replaced an 8 y/o Dewalt DW705 with a DW716 and I...

I just want to send a thanks to all who "answered my plea"....not only did I get good, constructive feedback; but I also got suggestions and offers for future help if/when needed...

This is a...

Thanks for all of the feedback gents....looks like a Kreg fence may not be an upgrade after all!

It's not that I am necessarily having trouble or dissappointed with with the Grizzly fence - I am excited about the progress I am making and want to continue in that direction. I am looking in to the...

I have struggled with re-sawing in the past, and based on advice from the gents here on SMC and reading a few books/articles I am really making some great progress.

I have the Grizzly G0513X2...

count me in please!

The desk, the process, the craftsmanship and the wisdom are great learning tools....you truly do have a special gift - thank you for sharing! And thanks for sharing the info about the stones - I,...

It is time for me to replace my old trusty Dewalt compound miter saw...loved the old boy, I'm going to miss "ol' yella".

NOW...on to the fun stuff: I am considering getting the DW716 for...

Joe - that is a beautiful piece for a great purpose....

I'm IN....Please add me to the list! Thanks.

Thanks Mike, you make a good argument, and I am seriouly considering these....my only concern is thet they will show after th bed is assembled. Have you had any issu with them interferring with the...

Once again gents, you have given me great guidance and avdice....THANK YOU!!