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Not opposed to going to salvage store, would likely find lots of things to buy. I saw a box of crystal doorknobs at an estate sale I had difficulty not buying.

In this case I wanted some cheap...

After finishing the top edges I flipped it over to figure out how to get pictures in the back.
I decided to create a recess, kind of like a mortise, to set a picture and glass into. I went with...

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I cut out the next hole by the same method, boring holes and coping.
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The rough hole is smoothed and chamfered with a file.
Then I cut the dogbone free from its last...

Not a bad idea. I already regret not leaving the little mounting hole that was on the original printout. In most cases I would prefer to hang without visible hardware but in this case I think it...

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I smoothed the hole with a file. Then I chamfered it by setting a marking gauge to 1/4 or so and freehanding it with the file. This is my current favorite file, the Lee Valley...

I decided to make a picture frame for the dog pictures. I considered a shape like a pawprint, but settled on a dog bone shape.

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I searched for ‘clip art dog bone’ and saved a jpeg. I...

I think I'll rework it. It's eating at me more than a gappy dovetail or something lesser.

As for redoing the top I guess I was hesitant for two reasons. One is the underside is chamfered and would...

Good ideas, thank you.

As for convention or rule of thumb I agree that making it look better is more important. I guess I'll redo it, just put it in the queue as I process wood for other things. I...

I recently finished a splay legged table. It was actually practice for a coffee table I plan on making. And since I am a beginning carver I tried carving the aprons.

The purpose was to angle the...

Looks very good. What kind of tools did you use? I've seen people use knives, gouges, chisels, etc. Seems like each guru has a different method.

I think your design will work without stringers or additional support. If the grain is running straight as can be and you're careful picking it up, not dragging it or tilting it and putting all the...

I use adblock plus. The only other one I know of is ublock origin which I've never used and didn't seem as user friendly. Adblock plus used to have a default setting to allow certain whitelisted ads,...

I built a rack that's been holding up so far. I just used 1/4" "lattice" from Lowes on the side of the case, the sides of the cases slide over them.

This youtube video was the most helpful:...

I am on my second brother b/w laser printer after 20 years. I've replaced the toner 3-4 times in that span. I have the kind with scanner/copier. It does not have wifi but when hardwired into the...

I think none of those issues are dealbreakers. I would like to have a window, or at least room for a TV/laptop. Also nice to have as tall ceilings as possible. I now work with 9ft garage ceilings...

I would have different heights, whether more than one container or divisions in the one container. Some of my utensils like whisks and spatulas get swallowed in the large containers. But others like...

When I was beginning I used lots of pine from Lowes. I didn't pay attention to the knots and found trouble whenever I needed to saw or drill right where a knot was. Probably took me too long to learn...

I have seen Christian Becksvoort articles discuss this in his books and on Fine Woodworking. So searching for his name may find you some links. The term you are looking for is 'graduated'.
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I've been making rice in the oven since seeing/reading Alton Brown recipe 15+ years ago.

I've been cooking 375 for 60 minutes, sounds like I can try going less.

As far as measuring, I used to...

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1. I don't see any reason for two hot feed or line wires to go to the same switch.

2. Sounds like you later figured a partial answer is that's a three way switch. It would be helpful to know where...

I can maybe draw diagrams and take pictures later but hard to find the time. I don't have the book but I remember doing exercises in math class using just a straight edge and compass.

I think...

I've used shellac that old before.

The technique I read was to test on glass, but I guess you could test on a plate or even wood scrap. If it's not good anymore it will stay gummy.

I like the boarded bench and it is on my list of things to build. I was thinking white oak as I expect it to be exposed to weather. I've never worked with white oak before.

Chris Schwarz has an...

It's ok to use plywood for the shelves, I don't see much upside in using solid wood for the shelves unless it's free. Save the nice wood for more visible spots like the counter and maybe door fronts....