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  1. I'm really intrigued by this, and this may be a...

    I'm really intrigued by this, and this may be a stupid question, but how did you level the bondo? I ask because, flat to the eye isn't enough. Sounds like a great fix.
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    Nope that's not it, that's the one I knew about...

    Nope that's not it, that's the one I knew about and mentioned in my post. I wish it were that simple.
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    Stools made from axe handles

    A few years back I saw a clip online of Brad Smith making stools in his shop from axe handles. It was great, very inspiring. He used a lot of jigs and creative thinking to carry out complicated...
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    Well I took off the motor to get a good look at...

    Well I took off the motor to get a good look at the pivot pin snap ring, it was in place and the set screw was tight on the pivot pin but there was a lot of slack in the side to side movement , about...
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    Has anyone ever removed the pulley on that saw?...

    Has anyone ever removed the pulley on that saw? I'm thinking of changing the bearings anyway as they are a bit noisy . That pulley is on tight and there is not a lot of room between the arbor end and...
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    Thanks John, that helps, I'll check to make sure...

    Thanks John, that helps, I'll check to make sure the other side has the snap ring in place and add a few washers to the side with the nuts. Or maybe I should just loosen the set screw and knock it...
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    So do you think the two nuts and washer on the...

    So do you think the two nuts and washer on the pivot pin should be tighter against the trunnion than it is in my picture or is it ok to have a gap there? I realize as the trunnion raises and lowers...
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    So you felt the arbor shaft with bearings was...

    So you felt the arbor shaft with bearings was moving? I heard of someone using threadlock on that set screw.
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    PM66 Arbor issues?

    Hello all , Hoping to get some help insight into a problem I have. I have a PM66 that's 10 years old. A few months ago I was using a dado blade and heard a noise as if metal had made contact with...
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    Storing Hand Planes

    Hello, I'm moving overseas and need to pack up my hand planes a few months in advance:mad:. I'm concerned about corrosion and breakage. I was going to spray them with camellia oil and wrap them in...
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    Cutlist for Sketchup

    Yes I believe they are in the correct directory-

    C:\Program Files\Google\Google SketchUp 7\Plugins\cutlist_4.0.7

    There are html files in there too. when I click on them the browser opens and...
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    Cutlist for Sketchup

    Hello, I just installed the Cutlist plugin for Sketchup. I extracted to the correct directory and it shows on the drop down plugins menu but when i try to use it I get the messege Below. I have a...
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    Sapwood

    Kiln dried usually is lifeless and needs staining anyway. This is a link to a book I've found wxtremely helpful. The process is explained and is easy.
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    Behlen's Pore-O-Pack

    I use Behlen's Pore-O-Pack, tinted with japan color burnt umber. Worked well. My process was ;

    an orange colored stain
    shellac wash coat
    grain filler
    wash coat
    red mahogany glaze
    wash coat...
  15. Vinegar/shellac or tinted titebond?

    I have some finished walnut bookcase parts which I am about to assemble. The final finish was shellac and I want to use T-88 epoxy, which cleans off with white vinegar. Does anyone know if vinegar...
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    Finishing

    Hello Mike, I 've had problems like this, though not with PD, I just sanded it all off. It is frustrating, but also encouraging when you see it done the way you want. For what it's worth, I've used...
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    Thank you all for your input. It's great to see...

    Thank you all for your input. It's great to see so many people respond so fast.
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    Wow , you guys are fast. Thanks, I will buy the...

    Wow , you guys are fast. Thanks, I will buy the cheaper set & learn how to sharpen them 1st! I didn't realize the chaeper ones were worth considering.
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    Turning Tools

    Hello , I'm new to turning & I'm getting a space ready for my Nova lathe. I see Woodcraft is offering an 8 piece high-speed steel turning set for approx $150, reduced for $229. Anyone have experience...
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    Thx for the insight. I'll check it.

    Thx for the insight. I'll check it.
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    Planner Set up

    Just received my new planer, a Grizzly 20" G1033X. Well I had a Dewalt
    before this & never adjusted anything, just popped in the blades & away we go. Now I have to check the height of the infeed...
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    Grizzly 20" planers

    Funny I was interested in a comparison of those 2 planers. The Grizzly catalog came the other day & I'm interested in the 20" G1033X. I was wondering if anyone had one and what they thought. I have a...
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