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I picked the build route, used prefinished ply for boxes, & drawers, cherry for face frame, doors & drawer fronts, since I do the cooking I was able to make it exactly how I wanted. I have since...

I faced that same question & ended up selecting the adjustable shelving from Lee valley http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=32144&cat=1,43326. The biggest problem I have encountered is the...

I need some help in determining a fair price for a used Jet planer (15CS) not the newer version with quick change blades. A friend is selling and I am interested. My searches here indicate a $500...

don't forget cauls to hold boards flat in vertical dimension especially when gluing 3 at once, as stated biscuits or loose tenons or even a spline (long biscuit) really helps hold boards "even" so...

2 examples of doors
- no glass yet needed to get up for holiday party
-inside showing hinge and flush panel on inside (no bevel - didn't think of that)(hinge placement and glass caused a bit of...

sorry - been out of town so unable to post. a few photos attached as I can't find the whole set (CRS sets in at an early age).

-finished door
-thru dado showing offset
-r&s joint - i use pencil...

I cut the domino holes, (8/30) then on a router table set up a 1/4inch spiral upcut bit (upside down so works as down cut) and cut the stiles as stopped dados using the domino hole to slip over the...

I use BLO to pop cherry and let it dry until I can't smell it anymore, usually a couple days. I've never used water based poly (or other water based finishes) but I seal the oil w/shellac prior to a...

you asked about 2 stage vs twin cylinder. A simple answer is 2 stage compresses air twice, allowing a higher pressure to be maintained. A twin cylinder may just use 2 cylinders to compress the air...

I understand the "love" of powermatic - I own their 2000 TS and love it, a 64a before that. If you can't find a used one .....That said i'd urge you to look at the grizzly 8inch with a helical head....

A better way to go (if possible) is to remove the rungs, clean them of old glue, and "expand the end" by wraping with thin cotton thread around end, or some other method; or using a swelling product...

I broke the reversing switch on my PS20 this weekend. Sent Bosch an email and got a response this am requesting I fax them info. Faxed info about 10 am got a phone call at noon letting me know they...

for my pm2000 I made a bunch out of 1/2 inch mdf. i used 8 inch dado blade as the 10in blade sets < 1/2 inch below table. I inserted one over blade clamped and raised blade as normal, removed flipped...

Having just redone my kitchen with granite tops - research showed me granite in the south is typically sold as 3cm and not often built up with an additional edge unless you specify additional...

I've used both TImbor and boracare. Boracare is more $ but is a thicker gel like material instead of a powder and seems to penetrate better. I've only used them on cherry and had a white powdery...

I sold my 12in delta (one way bevel) and bought a 10in bosch slider w/bevel in both directions. Did I need it - of course.. It is a great saw, BUT dust collection consists mainly of dust settling in...

I'm not sure what part of FL you're visiting (mickey world?) - I'm in Tallahassee and don't use much cypress. The last I bought was from a character in Perry - Bo Swindles 850.584.4374. Don't know if...

I find these confirmat screws from McFeelys (and others) to be good at holding particlebaord/mdf http://www.mcfeelys.com/confirmat-assembly
(no affilation with McFeelys).
I made this jig for use...

FWW (mar/apr 08) just did a review of forstner bits comparing 7 steel and 2 carbide versions. Grizzly came out fairly good.

I use these from sams on my concrete floor
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=331314
They help a lot with sore legs and are easy to pick up for cleaning or just vacuum off. ...

I picked up one from HD (double sided version) and so far am happy with how easy it is to use as featherboard, interested in trying as hold down on jointer fence for smaller pieces.
Today I...

I'm in the process of redoing kitchen cabinets myself. Observations: use prefinished ply if possible, it makes box construction really easy. If you can't buy prefinished - Don't use a varnish type...

if you google shelf sag calculator - you'll get woodbins sagulator, where you can determine sag based on a variety of factors.

I have never tried a 4 ft span unsupported. As my SO would load the...

I rationalized buying one earlier in November by convincing my wife I needed it for a conference room table I was building for her office. I have to admit it's a lot of fun to use especially if I...

thanks, forgot to check there (subscriber to both magazine and online). Also forgot Homestead finishing forum where Jeff provides a ton of useful info.