Is there a difference in the cut cleanliness, including the bottom of the cut, between straight and spiral router bits? I know that there is a difference with removal of debris and price, but I'm...
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Is there a difference in the cut cleanliness, including the bottom of the cut, between straight and spiral router bits? I know that there is a difference with removal of debris and price, but I'm...
I have maybe 12-15 but no longer can use them because I can't open them because of arthritis in my hands. Whenever using them makes sense it is usually for a light duty clamping application in a...
Several have mentioned using Southern Yellow Pine and having good results. I live in the greater Chicagoland area and my question is where do you find SYP around here? I know that it can be special...
Matt
Didn't follow every post in the thread. Attached a photo of my setup. Is this something like what you want to do? If so, I can probably provide additional details.
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I'm one of those with a large head (7¾) and also wear bi-focal prescription glasses. I wanted safety glasses that could be worn over my regular glasses (wrap around styles don't work very well) and...
Also had mine for about 5 years. Very good tool, extremely accurate, easy to use and very well built. The Jessem jig also gets great reviews and is a little less expensive. Of course there is also...
Almost always purchase online. Can recommend WoodWerks (Columbus, Ohio), who can provide knowledgeable assistance and great service.
DowelMax. Built like a tank, dead solid accurate and easy to use. Not cheap, but a good value
ArmRSeal is a wonderful product. Assuming proper sanding between coats, you should notice the depth you're looking for after the third coat
Just about any big box store will have it in stock.
I'm an older fellow with enough arthritis in my hands and wrists that opening spring clamps has become almost impossible. Like many people, the spring clamps that I have were bought at HD, Lowes or...
I’m using a wood known as Moradillo (also known as Pau-Ferro and lots of other names) for a small jewelry box. Normally, I dovetail the corners but in this case I cut on 45 degrees. The sides are...
In this case I'm speaking specifically about Waterlox, but my question would apply to most cans of finish or anything that can harden. Waterlox has one of those push down, squeeze and turn types of...
Hey Charley-
Nope. All of my hinges are made correctly with regard to grain direction. Probably some of my problems are from making hinges with small (⅜") barrels, but I read and follow the Incra...
I've used the Incra HingeCrafter to make wooden hinges for several boxes, although I almost always run into the same problem: one or more of the barrels of the hinges break when I drill the centered...
Ok, here's the bad news (for me). The shellac I used was Zinsser Bullseye (yellow can) which is, I think, a waxed shellac. I got out a magnifying glass to read the label more completely and it says...
Wondering about using water-based poly for drawer boxes in a bathroom vanity. Have already applied one coat of dewaxed shellac. Instructions are hard to find but I do note that Old Masters says not...
My small shop is strictly a hobby operation. I'm an old guy who makes everything from boxes to the occasional piece of furniture but am not in the shop every day nor even all day when I'm there. ...
This video from Down to Earth Woodworker might be something for you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-rfBtZVeC8
In case anyone was holding their breath awaiting my decision, I bought the Laguna 1412.
With apologies in advance for another band saw thread, I'm driving myself crazy debating between the Laguna 1412 or the Rikon 10-326. There are a couple of promotions, either current or coming up in...
In an effort to throw out "junk", I noticed today that I have a lot of those plastic cases that hand tools come in. In my shop, most of these tools are located in drawers (sans case). Excluding...
I recently replaced my old PC pancake compressor (same reasons as you) with a California Compressor, Model 2010A. Only has a 1HP motor and a 2.0 gallon tank, but my uses are similar to yours and it...
Don't live in AZ any longer, but can tell you that scorpions aren't the only potential threat. You also need to be careful of the brown recluse and black widow spiders. Outdoors you can add a few...
I've built new storm windows for the basement in our old (about 100 years) house. These are really not that noticeable (all are at ground level and are located behind plants) and I've planned on...