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    That's one of the major reasons for wearing an...

    That's one of the major reasons for wearing an apron with pockets for rules, pencils, and tapes. It's my bad when I just put them down on the bench and not in the pocket. The second major reason is...
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    I have two similar stools from Lowes. The first...

    I have two similar stools from Lowes. The first one took hours to assemble due to vague and incorrect instructions. The second one was much quicker to assemble due to experience. I think they were...
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    Sorry everyone, but I always thought it was a...

    Sorry everyone, but I always thought it was a scam. Offer "limited run" of tools at extremely high prices, wait a year or two, and then "resurrect" them -- also at very high prices and another...
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    To Those of You Who Didn't Get The "Seconds"...

    To Those of You Who Didn't Get The "Seconds" during the sale:

    Call Lee Valley at 1-800-267-8735. Be prepared to be on hold for a while. The customer service person will find the items you...
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    Kudos to Lee Valley

    I was probably one of thousands of people who tried to order "seconds" during the recent Lee Valley sale and who learned after a confirmed purchase that the item was no longer available. I sent an...
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    How to undo a mistake

    I put a wax finish on some stained cherry but now I think I want to put a layer of shellac on before the wax. What can I use to remove the wax?

    Thanks for your help.
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    I am a summer resident in a very small town in...

    I am a summer resident in a very small town in Maine. Since everyone there knows I'm not there in the winter, the plows tend to "store" excess snow in my driveway and, by the way, destroy the...
  8. Frederick, Did you call Rustoleum? They claim...

    Frederick,

    Did you call Rustoleum? They claim to have had NO complaints. If they don't know about the problem, they won't try to fix it!
  9. Final report from Rustoleum: They are giving me...

    Final report from Rustoleum: They are giving me a refund for the ruined can but they are not doing anything to prevent the leak in the future because, they say, they can't figure out what is the...
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    I also live in a very old house with wooden...

    I also live in a very old house with wooden drawers on wooden runners. I used wax (canning wax found in the supermarket) and rubbed a lot on and they all run smoothly. Some have light loads and...
  11. My findings: 1. Zinsser Seal Coat dewaxed...

    My findings:
    1. Zinsser Seal Coat dewaxed shellac is not made by the Zinsser, Co. It's made by Rustoleum. Who knew?
    2. After several false starts, I finally talked to someone in the Rustoleum...
  12. Thanks everyone for your responses and for...

    Thanks everyone for your responses and for relating your experiences. I was surprised to learn that this was not a unique experience, so I wrote to Zinsser to find out 1) if they know about the...
  13. HELP -- Globs of shellac -- how to remove?

    A can of dewaxed shellac leaked on a shelf and dripped into boxes under it covering some Transtint bottles. It is now sort of dried into soft globs of goo. I have used denatured alcohol to get some...
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    My "built in" bookcase is not in the basement,...

    My "built in" bookcase is not in the basement, but I did put it on a base made from 2x4s. Once the base was leveled, which was very easy, the bookcase was automatically leveled. The 2x4s were also...
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    I hoped to use this "time off" to woodwork BUT...

    I hoped to use this "time off" to woodwork BUT I'm in S California and I almost always woodwork outdoors and, except for about 3 days, it has been cold and rainy and I'm stuck in front of the TV and...
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    I have one of the originals and use it all the...

    I have one of the originals and use it all the time. One of the best Christmas gifts I ever got! It's a little chewed up but still strong and stable. Love it.
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    Poll: Another vote for Jim's response.

    Another vote for Jim's response.
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    When I bought my house (30 years ago) the oak...

    When I bought my house (30 years ago) the oak hardwood was stained with dog urine. NOTHING took out the stains. I tried all the chemicals available at the time. Sorry about that.
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    I agree with several earlier posts. Based on my...

    I agree with several earlier posts. Based on my experience with renters -- longer stays than B&B -- I would NEVER give them a chance to ruin a countertop with either water or knives. It's not...
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    I'm surprised no one has mentioned dropping tiny...

    I'm surprised no one has mentioned dropping tiny screws down a sink drain -- easy to remove the trap -- or a tub drain -- no hope of retrieval. I'm always cautious to put a rag in the drain hole.
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    The Gamble House is in Pasadena, CA. There are...

    The Gamble House is in Pasadena, CA. There are several G&G houses in Pasadena but this is the only one I know that has tours.
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    I second the kudos to those who make this forum...

    I second the kudos to those who make this forum work.

    Ellen
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    Why can't they ship to you?

    Why can't they ship to you?
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    Try Amazon.com

    Try Amazon.com
  25. There is probably a Rockler somewhere nearby. ...

    There is probably a Rockler somewhere nearby. I'd run through all the online catalogs before the trip so that you have a list of "wants" along with the prices. Have a fun time!
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