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    Flame Redwood?

    I've got two pieces of flame redwood that have been sitting in my shop for a couple years because I do not have a clue what kind of project it would be good for! The dimensions are, 1 5/8" x 7" x...
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    I tried the sled and it didn't work! :( I'm...

    I tried the sled and it didn't work! :(
    I'm just gonna have to find the money for a jointer I guess!
    Thanks guys!!!
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    I have a planer question!

    I have a 2" thick board that is slightly bowed. Can my planer clean up the bow if I cut away very small amounts on each pass? I'd use a jointer but I don't have one yet!
    Thanks for checking out my...
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    Beautiful ornaments Scott!!! Thanks for taking...

    Beautiful ornaments Scott!!!
    Thanks for taking the time to post the tutorial!!
    It amazes me how you can turn a piece of wood so thin and long!!!
    Michael
  5. Poll: Oh man, am I gonna catch it for this post! :D...

    Oh man, am I gonna catch it for this post! :D
    Why do you guys use grind stones to sharpen your tools?
    I used to be a knife maker, and hope to be one again soon, and we use belt sanders to grind...
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    Glue Ups?

    I haven't had anything to do lately in the shop so I've been taking some of my scrap wood and gluing it up with some contrasting veneer in between. I've got several pieces now but I don't know what...
  7. I had an odd experience on the lathe yesterday!

    I have a big chunk of wood I bought off Ebay a couple years ago, not sure what type of wood it is. It's a quarter cut out of a log, if that's the way to describe it. I've been wanting to turn it for...
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    That's amazing Steve!!!! You're going to please...

    That's amazing Steve!!!!
    You're going to please a lot of people with those little treasures!!!
  9. I finally got the arbor built and once we had a...

    I finally got the arbor built and once we had a chance to see it in the yard, we decided to just leave it like it is, no paint or stain. I think I'm going to do some more sanding on it to remove the...
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    Leo, I don't have any input on your detail...

    Leo, I don't have any input on your detail sanding question but I might be able to help with the router burn.
    I used to have lots of trouble with router burn till I started leaving a little wood for...
  11. Outstanding!!!! You guys have given me the exact...

    Outstanding!!!!
    You guys have given me the exact information I was looking for, thanks!!!
    I'm going to start putting the arbor up today.

    Kent, you mentioned, "Plant something on it".
    I have two...
  12. I need some input on how to finish a project I'm working on!

    I have all the parts made for an arbor I'm building for my front yard and need some advice from you folks!
    I was originally going to stain it with redwood stain but now I'm not sure. The wood is all...
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    That's great Mike!!!! I just ordered the wheels...

    That's great Mike!!!!
    I just ordered the wheels for my steady rest yesterday! :)
    It must be scary turning something that long for the first time!!!
    Michael
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    Thanks for information guys!!!! The parts that...

    Thanks for information guys!!!!
    The parts that need gluing are the lattice panels that go between the posts on the sides of the arbor. All the joints on those boards are half lap dados so Titebond...
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    Ummm, why don't you just make one? There are...

    Ummm, why don't you just make one?
    There are several plans out there.
    I made one that rides the fence and it works great!
    Michael
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    I need some adhesive advice!

    I'm working on an arbor for our front yard and have most of the pieces cut out. I got to thinking about putting it together and have no idea what adhesive would be best for this type of project. I'm...
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    What a grand video Richard!!!! Thank you for...

    What a grand video Richard!!!!
    Thank you for adding some sunshine to my day!!!! :D
    Michael
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    Outstanding!!!! Glad to see I'm not alone on...

    Outstanding!!!!
    Glad to see I'm not alone on this one! :D
    I bought my height gauge from Rockler. I checked it out and can't find a brand name on it or the box.
    You guys sure have come up with...
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    Digital Height Gauge.

    I bought a digital height gauge a while back and for some reason never used it, just put it back in the box and on the shelf. I didn't have anything to do in the shop today so I was looking for...
  20. Whew, finally finished this project!!!

    This was about the hardest wood working project I've ever built!
    Made all the molding myself on my router table and it was a chore!
    It was worth it though, I am very happy with the result!
    Without...
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    Truly works of art Ron!!!!! The stippling on the...

    Truly works of art Ron!!!!!
    The stippling on the one in the third picture must have taken hours but sure was worth it, absolutely amazing!!!
    Michael
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    Wiping stain with mineral spirits?

    On a can of Minwax polyurethane I got today, it says to wipe down the oil based stain with mineral spirits prior to applying the poly. I've never done this and was wondering if you folks do?
    Can you...
  23. Effective dust collection for a wood lathe?

    Can any of you folks suggest a dust/chip collector that I can buy or make for my lathe? I have a dust collection unit but no way to hook it up to the lathe. I've thought about different things like...
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    Thanks guys!!!
    I followed the instructions and wiped the stain off after a few minutes.
    I might go back over it again tomorrow just to make sure I got it all! :eek:
    Take care!
    Michael
  25. I need some finishing advice guys!

    In the next few days, I'm going to be putting the top coat on a cabinet I've just built. I stained it with an oil based Minwax stain. I'm letting the stain dry for a week or so. My question is, can I...
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