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  1. Wow ! ! ! You've got some mad talent in the...

    Wow ! ! !

    You've got some mad talent in the woodworking realm! Incredible design and so elegant.

    Great inspiration to try something like that.

    Michael
  2. Thread: Semi-Gloat

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    Semi-Gloat

    All my new books came at once (well except the router book for some reason). Holy moly do I have some reading to do :eek:

    These Taunton books are gorgeous. I am a designer by trade (ad campaigns,...
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    Garage Workshop Planning Question(s)

    Hey Everyone,

    Newbie here again. I'm still awaiting a ton of books I've ordered, but I'm already dreaming (ok, drooling) over turning the garage into a beautiful work area. After listening to all...
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    See forum here:...

    See forum here:
    http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?f=7

    Michael
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    Holy !@)#(. Those pieces belong in a museum! Wow!...

    Holy !@)#(. Those pieces belong in a museum! Wow!

    Michael
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    Hello. I like your work area. Cozy but it looks...

    Hello. I like your work area. Cozy but it looks organized.

    I have a question though.

    I am a total newbie to woodworking and wondering something. In one of your photos, it shows the hotwater...
  7. Thread: Wood Books

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    Pft! I didnt' even think about going to the...

    Pft! I didnt' even think about going to the library. Our local library sucks, but I teach at Fresno State, and they have a pretty big library on campus. I will definitely check that out.

    The local...
  8. Thread: Wood Books

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    Wood Books

    Hi Everyone,

    It's me again, the newbie. So far I've ordered Router Magic, Table Saw Magic and Wiring a Home. I'm looking for more good books. Can you recommend any good books for building things?...
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    Hi Al, I'm a total newbie too and had the same...

    Hi Al,

    I'm a total newbie too and had the same question. :) While I can't answer your question, I would like to add this. There seem to be a lot of available sets from a lot of different...
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    Very beautiful work! What kind of wood and finish...

    Very beautiful work! What kind of wood and finish is that?
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    DOH! I totally forgot about electrical...

    DOH! I totally forgot about electrical requirements! :eek:

    In fact, come to think of it, I am going to need a lot more electrical outlets in the garage. Time to buy an electrical book too I guess....
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    This place is awesome. I can't wait to build...

    This place is awesome. I can't wait to build something! A router table perhaps? I see those cost money too. Sheesh, I better land more clients for this hobby. :P

    Thanks everyone for the incredible...
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    Thanks Allen. I was really hoping that I did...

    Thanks Allen. I was really hoping that I did select good tools being a newbie, it's tough to drop that kind of cash. But after reading all the stuff on here, I felt fairly confident. I am glad for...
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    Thanks for all the respnses! good stuff. ...

    Thanks for all the respnses! good stuff.

    Planars seem cheaper than joiners. I like that :)

    What the heck is the difference between a 6" and 8" planar? Does a 6" mean I can plain boards that...
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    Thanks guys! I did a search on Amazon and found...

    Thanks guys! I did a search on Amazon and found tons of woodworking books, but of course I'm sure some are better than others.

    Greg, are those books both good for beginners?

    Allen, I never...
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    Here's a pic of the router. And that would be my...

    Here's a pic of the router. And that would be my ever so curious weim Racer looking on. He will be the official shop quadriped. :D

    I can't wait for the table saw to get here!

    Michael
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    My first table saw, and router.

    Hey everyone,

    I finally bit the bullet and bought my first router, a DW618PC, and ordered my first table a saw, a Grizzly 1023 SLX. That's all I could afford for now. The only other tools I have...
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    Thanks for the idea Mark. I thought about that...

    Thanks for the idea Mark. I thought about that angle but the problem is that it would move my support post so far away from the wall (beyond the edge of the roofline) that on the left side (see...
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    Here is the design I whipped up quickly in...

    Here is the design I whipped up quickly in Photoshop. The concrete guys are coming out in a week or so and I want them to be able to put the 6x6 strong-tie plates in the concrete, but of course I...
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    Problem Sovling...please help

    Hey everyone,

    I have a design problem and I'm wondering if someone could help me out. I am building a pergola for my friend. Her backyard is about 18' deep, and she has an existing pad that is...
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    List Most Dangerous to Least Dangerous

    Can some experienced soul provide a list of tools/machines in order from what they feel is the most dangerous tool to the least dangerous tool? I'm a newbie in this world and a lurker but the recent...
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    Do a search for 'Woodworking' then sort by price....

    Do a search for 'Woodworking' then sort by price. It sits at the very top by about $265,000 :D

    Michael
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    Is $275,000 a fair price?

    Hi everyone :)

    Mr Lurker here.

    Found this wood for sale on Ebay. Anyone know if this would be a decent price?


    On another note, I just got my first ever woodworking related catalog. It's...
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    I'm a ski bum too and that is so cool! That looks...

    I'm a ski bum too and that is so cool! That looks so difficult to make I wouldn't even know where to begin! WOW!! They look more fun that newest pair of All-Mountain Volkl's!

    I'll be hitting you...
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    Here's my woodshop helper Racer, looking for some...

    Here's my woodshop helper Racer, looking for some nice pieces of wood to run through his saw. :D

    http://www.emocreative.com/web/exchange/funny/racer_fields.jpg
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