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    I have the Bosch 12V Lion drill and the drill...

    I have the Bosch 12V Lion drill and the drill driver also 12V Lion.
    I think they are great, lots of power, batteries last quite awhile and recharge fast.
    Best cordless tools I have owned.
    Gil
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    I agree with Bill White. Arm & Hammer washing...

    I agree with Bill White. Arm & Hammer washing soda works very well.
    Gil
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    Lori What i have done is take the existing...

    Lori
    What i have done is take the existing screws out and fill the holes with expoxy.
    I found that it works quite well, as others have suggested you might want to use longer screws.
    Gil
  4. Matthew I used the bit from LV you are referring...

    Matthew
    I used the bit from LV you are referring to for the dog holes in the bench I built last year.
    It is an excellent bit and in my opinion worth the money. I debated at first getting a cheaper...
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    Harold Lee Valley sells a bushing adapter 1/2"...

    Harold
    Lee Valley sells a bushing adapter 1/2" to 8mm.
    http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=42891&cat=1,46168,46171&ap=1

    Gil
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    Larry Terra Footwear boots are made in Canada....

    Larry
    Terra Footwear boots are made in Canada. They make a wide range of boots.
    http://terrafootwear.com/index.php

    Jared
    I know what you mean about Sorel. The ones they used to make were a high...
  7. Kent If your friend needs bits for dados you...

    Kent
    If your friend needs bits for dados you should consider plywood bits from Lee Valley. They are sized 1/64 " smaller to make up for undersized plywood.
    The bits are of good quality and I think...
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    What about a book from The Toolemera Press....

    What about a book from The Toolemera Press.
    http://toolemera.com/

    Gil
  9. Chris That is a beauty I am sure your mom will...

    Chris
    That is a beauty I am sure your mom will cherish it.
    Thanks for posting.
    Gil
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    Here is a plan available from...

    Here is a plan available from http://www.freud.ca/PDFs/JSTable.pdf
    One of these days I will get around to making one like this.
    Gil
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    My favourite is Minwax finishing paste wax. I use...

    My favourite is Minwax finishing paste wax. I use it on almost everything I make, it gives a good hard durable finish.
    A can lasts a long time.
    Gil
  12. Clark Very glad to hear that your injury was not...

    Clark
    Very glad to hear that your injury was not worse. These types of things can happen to anyone, it only takes a split second laspe.
    I lost approx. 3/8" of my left thumb a number of years ago on...
  13. Thread: Boxes

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    Boxes

    My brother thinks I have an obsession about making boxes, I don't think so. There are only 24 in this picture and I only have 3 more on the go.
    Well on second thought maybe he is right.
    Gil...
  14. Phil You might want to go to this Australian...

    Phil
    You might want to go to this Australian woodworking forum and ask there.
    http://www.woodworkforums.com/

    Gil
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    Rick Go to the following Freud Canada web site...

    Rick
    Go to the following Freud Canada web site and you will find 2 articles for making raised panel doors which are quite good.
    Their are also a number of other artcles which are also good....
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    That certainly looks exactly like the one Grizzly...

    That certainly looks exactly like the one Grizzly is selling. I believe that Shiraz Balolia (Grizzly) and Anil Balolia (Busy Bee) are brothers. Quite a number of products that both companies sell...
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    Trevor That is some good looking wood, should...

    Trevor
    That is some good looking wood, should make good benches. It is nice to see old lumber getting used for something usefull rather than going to the dump or firewood.
    Looking forward to seeing...
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    Chris I apologise. I realize that we can not go...

    Chris
    I apologise. I realize that we can not go back in time. I know many people would not want to go there.
    That being said if people would slow down a bit, it would not be bad thing.
    "Do unto...
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    Chris I do not know if you have every been to...

    Chris
    I do not know if you have every been to England and spent time there. I have, was married there, $34,000. is not a big wage. I used to figure what cost 1 $ in Canada was a Pound (do not have a...
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    Trevor Thank you very much for posting that...

    Trevor
    Thank you very much for posting that link.
    I read the article and found it fantastic. So much of what people whom worked in crafts is being forgotten. His words and work are very inspiring....
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    Hi I do not mind sanding. I usually work with...

    Hi
    I do not mind sanding. I usually work with hardwoods, primarily cherry.
    I go 120, 220 and then 320. I used to stop at 220 but I find 320 gives
    a little better finish. I normally will then apply...
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    Mike If you want to rebuild yourself, this site...

    Mike
    If you want to rebuild yourself, this site provides information.
    http://www.astromart.com/articles/article.asp?article_id=587

    Gil
  23. Ken The Lee Valley plastic bit holders I use...

    Ken
    The Lee Valley plastic bit holders I use work quite well and at 6 for $4.00 the price is good.
    http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=50697&cat=1,46168,46180
    The brass ones are $2.70 a...
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    Zhi That is a wonderful bed. This is something...

    Zhi
    That is a wonderful bed. This is something that I am sure your son will pass down to his children.
    Well done.
    Gil
  25. Keith Your post reminds me of my favourite...

    Keith
    Your post reminds me of my favourite saying "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
    Good for you.
    Gil
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