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    We have something very similar is design which is...

    We have something very similar is design which is used to decant grease from stock broth. The drippings from a roasted turkey are placed in the vessel and allowed to separate.....oil/grease will...
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    Dave, I do this trip once a year and there...

    Dave,

    I do this trip once a year and there are two ways to approach this depending on your interest level of the GC. I have made a one day trip from Vegas which is about a 4 hour drive one way...
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    ...And is further complicated by the fact that...

    ...And is further complicated by the fact that bagels are not sliced in the middle. There is a fat side and a skinny side which will toast at different rates. Why aren't bagels sliced right down...
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    I have the same gun. Same problem. Toss it in...

    I have the same gun. Same problem. Toss it in the corner and use nails. That's what I did on our kitchen remodel.

    If you only have a little drywall and are not going to do more in the near...
  5. Sneaking new tools into the house past the...

    Sneaking new tools into the house past the SWMBO....:D
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    Lead Testing for toys

    Does anyone know for sure what the status is of lead testing of toys targetted for children twelve and younger? The last I heard there was no distinction made between large manufacturers and the...
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    +1 for a "Made in America" list of vendors posted...

    +1 for a "Made in America" list of vendors posted as a sticky. I guarantee that most Creekers would take advantage of this whenever purchases are contemplated!
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    I recently bought the Delta grinder you have...

    I recently bought the Delta grinder you have linked & so far I am pleased with it. Very smooth running thru all of the speeds and at shut off takes quite a while to stop and with no vibrations. I use...
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    Deal Of the Century

    Fully a third of what I paid for mine:

    "Powermatic PM2000, 3HP 1Ph 230V TA SAW - $800.00"
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    Lick the shim and place it on the blade centering...

    Lick the shim and place it on the blade centering the two arbor holes. The surface tension of the water will hold it in place long enough to tighten the dados together. Water or light oil will both...
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    John, I recently completed new front doors to...

    John,
    I recently completed new front doors to replace our contractor special. I used African Mohogany and spent about $600 for both doors at about $4.70/BF. The price in our neck of the woods has...
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    Any Team Playing the Eagles Gets to use this...

    Thought this might be appropriate. Middle Linebacker??
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    Mine Laid Screws

    My 735 is about 4-5 years old and about 2 months ago a small screw fell out while I was using it. A week or two later it dropped another. Took it all apart and after spending several hours couldn't...
  14. Thread: Car stolen!

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    Maybe justice will be served and the master...

    Maybe justice will be served and the master cylinder will fail while the road toads are driving it.

    Sorry about the loss. More than the $1000, it is the HASSLE of getting a replacement on short...
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    Depending on the thickness of the knife, it may limt the use of blades to that of a certain minimum kerf. PM2000 I can't go less than 0.125". Thin Kerf and BORG blades are out. Other knives may be...
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    Brett, I just completed a set of exterior...

    Brett,

    I just completed a set of exterior doors and used polymorized tung oil. Two coats of sealer and 4 coats of tung oil. The doors came out a dark orange. I you are interested in this...
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    Ryan, Congrats on the 735. I bought my 735 about...

    Ryan,
    Congrats on the 735. I bought my 735 about 3 years ago and have absolutely no regrets. The one thing I should caution you on is the DC set-up. Unless the have changed the design, the DC...
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    HA! Got you ALL Beat!!

    Been working on a new walnut/maple raised panel door for the kitchen/garage portal for the last 2 months. Struggled with ripping 80" long stiles without outfeed table, jointing the stiles on a...
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    Shim Installation for Stacked Dado?

    Recently purchased CMT dadoset which came with 4 or 5 metal shims of various thicknesses. When attempting to install some of these shims for a plywood dado, the shim(s) would invariable drop between...
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    Anthony, I made a jig for mortising some...

    Anthony,

    I made a jig for mortising some doors which may be useful for your application. Basically it is a 4" x 4" x 30" block of maple to which I clamp the piece level with the top using cabinet...
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    Tom Just finished using epoxy on two exterior...

    Tom

    Just finished using epoxy on two exterior doors and while it will fill gaps and provide a strong joint, ANY squeeze out will effectively seal the wood and would in all probability affect the...
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    When making my kitchen cabinets out of 3/4" maple...

    When making my kitchen cabinets out of 3/4" maple ply, I used shellac inside, outside and shelves. For something in the shop I would probably still finish the inside with whatever I used of the...
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    Brian, I purchased a PM 2000 about a year...

    Brian,

    I purchased a PM 2000 about a year ago. Had a problem with the arbor lock snapping off which I am working to get fixed and struggled with the riving knife until I finally realized that...
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    Michael, Several years ago, I built 3 BS...

    Michael,

    Several years ago, I built 3 BS fences out of MDF with a couple of coats of poly and they still serve me well. Each fence is a different height so I can get close to the blade and still...
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    Glue Selection Ideas Needed

    Fixin' to assemble my front exterior doors that I have been working on for the past few months and need help on glue selection. In that this is my first large scale glue up, I want as much pot time...
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