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    Wood for community bench

    Our community has 2 benches with worn out board (2x4s). I have been asked to replace the boards. There are 12 total, with dimensions of 2x4x72.

    I am wondering what do I need to go purchase? Yes,...
  2. Good point. You are 100% correct that the caulk...

    Good point. You are 100% correct that the caulk will just seal in moisture that is absorbed elsewhere and will lead to rot that we wouldn't have otherwise.
  3. Caulking for sealing joints in cedar fence

    I'm about 80% done with my largest ever woodworking project - replacing an 80' section of cedar privacy fence. Started in late May and planning to finish up Labor Day weekend.

    One question that I...
  4. Thanks all, however, a right tilt cut is still a...

    Thanks all, however, a right tilt cut is still a right tilt cut regardless of what side of the wood the fence is on.

    I need a left tilt cut.

    I spent some time last night trying various options....
  5. I'm thinking that I will need to fabricate a shim...

    I'm thinking that I will need to fabricate a shim to go underneath the wood and use the table saw blade straight vertical.....

    Will need about this tomorrow when I am fresh.
  6. Making left tilt cut with right tilt tablesaw

    I have a need to make a left tilt cut on all 4 sides of a square post, for a length of 6" lengthwise on one side of the post. I do not own a left tilt saw but have a right tilt tablesaw.

    How can I...
  7. Bingo. Cheval mirror was correct keyword. ...

    Bingo. Cheval mirror was correct keyword.

    https://www.woodcraft.com/products/woodworking-project-paper-plan-to-build-ma
  8. Full length dressing mirror - magazine article

    A few years back, Woodsmith or a similar magazine ran a an article on building a full length dressing mirror. One issue showed a young woman, late teens or early twenties, using the mirror. What...
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    Yes, you're right. I just did a quick calculation...

    Yes, you're right. I just did a quick calculation and found the post will shrink / expand somewhere around 1/16 to 1/8 inch. I caulked around the top of the OZPOST with a bead of silicone caulking....
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    Thanks all. You confirmed my suspicions. I did...

    Thanks all. You confirmed my suspicions. I did add the construction adhesive per the OZ-post manufactuer's recommendations. I'll have to go back and check on them in a couple years and see what they...
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    I guess my question - will the post eventually...

    I guess my question - will the post eventually wobble? I have used 8 screws plus a ton of constructive adhesive to hold it in place.
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    What happens when wood shrinks?

    This maybe is a slightly different than standard woodworking, but involves wood and glue, so I figured it's worth asking here.

    I recently installed 4x4 treated wood posts using the Oz-Post method....
  13. Yes, I am predrilling but not countersinking. I...

    Yes, I am predrilling but not countersinking. I think the splitting might be happening when the head compresses the wood. My new process is to use the drill to install the screw most of the way and...
  14. Cedar splitting - how to protect against weather

    I am making a large number (~50) birdhouses for installing on some vacant forested land that we have. Due to the sheer number of birdhouses that I am working on making, I am using low-quality cedar...
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    Large wood sign construction technique

    I am thinking about making a large wooden sign. I am just getting started on the process and wanted to see if anyone knew of any good websites that described what I am thinking about.

    Essentially,...
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    Regarding my criteria, I'm looking to either make...

    Regarding my criteria, I'm looking to either make or acquire a large chunk of wood that I can use as the backdrop for a sign. I'm not opposed to laminating if it would save on cost and the lamination...
  17. If I could make any suggestion, I would consider...

    If I could make any suggestion, I would consider a SawStop. The safety feature of the SawStop makes it something worth considering in my opinion.
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    Wood slabs for reasonable price

    I'm looking to make an outdoor sign to mark our property. I'm thinking of hanging a 48Lx36Hx2T slab of wood from a post and beam frame. I am trying to think of where I can affordably get a slab of...
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    Enlarging drilled holes

    I drilled 10 holes in oak using a Forstener bit to mate with dowels. Hole diameter is 1.25 inches. Turns out, hole is slightly too small of diameter and dowels do not fit in. (Yes, I did a test cut...
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    Moving a closed stand jointer

    I've decided to purchase a used closed stand jointer (either Jet or Powermatic) off Craigslist as soon as I find one. Since they go quickly if priced right, I'll need to have my ducks in line and...
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    I know this is an old thread, but I'm having the...

    I know this is an old thread, but I'm having the same problem. Just acquired the dust collector & trashcan separator. Not sure if there is an easy solution to this problem.

    I have a 1.5 hp Delta...
  22. Is woodworking gaining or losing popularity?

    Do you think woodworking is gaining or losing popularity these days?

    I'm afraid that it's losing popularity, and more of a thing from a day long ago rather than a thing today. I think younger...
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    How long is your dust collection hose?

    For those of you who have workshops where you drag the one from one machine to another, how long is your hose?

    I can buy the one I'm looking at at either 20' long or 50' long. I don't think 20'...
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    Purchased dust collector. What next?

    Alright, I purchased my first dust collector today. Used Delta 50-850, 1.5 hp, 1200 cfm unit. I'm running it off 115 vac, and figure I can upgrade to a 2hp or 3hp dust collector later if needed. But...
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    Mike, Can you tell me how happy are you with...

    Mike,

    Can you tell me how happy are you with the 5100? Are you pleased with the saw? Would you recommend it to me?
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