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    I did not find it really difficult, Just turn it...

    I did not find it really difficult, Just turn it on and hang on for about an hour.
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    I rented a large diamond floor grinder from Home...

    I rented a large diamond floor grinder from Home Depot after giving up on the little floor buffer they rent. The diamond cutter did the job. Now I have moved and will rent it again. About $50 .00
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    The piece is about 20 years old .I applied...

    The piece is about 20 years old .I applied denatured alcohol and observed the sticky like feeling afterwords. I was using Bob Flexner's book on finishing as a guide. I am looking to give a new type...
  4. I first applied a little bit of denatured alcohol...

    I first applied a little bit of denatured alcohol and did not get a sticky like feeling afterwords. I then applied some laquer thinner and did get a sticky surface afterwords, I was going by the...
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    Was leaning to G690 , now maybe Sawstop

    Was leaning to G690 , now maybe Sawstop . I like the G690 , looks like a great saw with great reviews , but I sure would like having that extra safety insurance. Its $1800.00 more but boy it might be...
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    How to best re finish a old Sellac finish

    The furniture appears to be oak and not in bad shape. Just a little dull over the many years and some whitish streaks where it looks like the finish is worn off. Can I just re coat with a clear...
  7. Ever seen pine marqkeau veneer over oak on table?

    I have what appears to me as a pine veneer in marquee design over an oak solid wood. Does this make since? It appears to be a lacquer finish , can I just re coat with lacquer ( or even wiping...
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    Does anyone have a book suggestion for repair and...

    Does anyone have a book suggestion for repair and refinishing of furniture?
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    Jim, would you mind telling us what the sale...

    Jim, would you mind telling us what the sale price was? I don't recall it being on sale
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    You are right on Van! I think the SS safety brake...

    You are right on Van! I think the SS safety brake gets much more attention because it is so much more "romantic". All the flashing lights and electronics along with the hotdog demo just makes for a...
  11. Thread: Sawstop

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    Great point Don. I am considering the Sawstop (...

    Great point Don. I am considering the Sawstop ( even though it is $1800 more than the G690 i had in mind), because I sometimes make mental mistakes and combined with inpatients from time to time,...
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    Jim, aside from the safety feature, how do you...

    Jim, aside from the safety feature, how do you rank the pcs with your g691?
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    I am wondering how I would get a 500 lb machine...

    I am wondering how I would get a 500 lb machine on the mobile base?
  14. Is there a product that I can use on old treated pine fence?

    My privacy fence is about five years old and is of course discolored and buckling badly. It is board on board , which may present additional problems as anything I use wouldn't reach the inside of...
  15. Can I mix clear finish with walnut finish?

    Can I mix clear finish with walnut finish in order to try to match an existing finish that I want to give a new coat?
    I have a dining room table that is about 15 years old that has some finish...
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    Correction, the sander is obviously not the 1590...

    Correction, the sander is obviously not the 1590 ( thats a jig saw) , its the ROS20VSK. I was really tring more just to prep the exiating finish for a second coat type thing. It was not in bad shape...
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    I am using mirka 220 on oak

    I am using mirka 220 on oak
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    Ditto, on" Bob Flexner in front of me...

    Ditto, on" Bob Flexner in front of me (Understanding Wood Finishing...I HIGHLY recommend every woodworker have this valuable resource)"

    .I just got the book and it reads very well and lots of...
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    I was attempting to sand off some old finish with...

    I was attempting to sand off some old finish with 220 so as to re varnish. The disk and table were covered with dust in just a single pass. I wiped the dust off and gave it a coat of Watco wipe on...
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    Bill, I believe free shipping is their standard...

    Bill, I believe free shipping is their standard policy, as is MLCS. If you look on rge right hand side on there home page it reads " exclusive free shipping"
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    Yes, they are lined up.

    Yes, they are lined up.
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    A little help on sanding please

    I have not done any sanding for about 30 years but I wanted to start some refinishing projects , so I got a new Bosch Random Orbit ( 1590 EVSK) hook and loop sander for Christmas.

    The issue I am...
  23. OK, Thanks to all for fellow wood workers at SMC...

    OK, Thanks to all for fellow wood workers at SMC for your input!
    I am really pleased and somewhat surprised at the length of thread this has created. I think I may even become a contributor now.
    I...
  24. got it !

    OK, Thanks to all for fellow wood workers at SMC for your input!
    I am really pleased and somewhat surprised at the length of thread this has created. I think I may even become a contributor now.
    I...
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    Dave, I was able to pick up these screws from...

    Dave, I was able to pick up these screws from Sommerfield tools for $6.95 shipped.
    I just got my jig fort Christmas but haven't used it or the screws yet but I read a lot of great things about...
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