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    Blade honing for turning

    Hey everyone,

    Just wondering if anyone knew of a "do it all" sharpener for various chisels. I had my dad's
    turning set that's pretty much spinning off dust instead of shavings... and another...
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    Hi Scott, I appreciate your input, and I'm...

    Hi Scott,

    I appreciate your input, and I'm eager to try Pratt & Lambet #38. The McCloskey's Heirloom
    Varnish provided the look I was going for. Here is a photo of the maple after three coats...
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    Hey Scott, Nice video, and thanks for pointing...

    Hey Scott,

    Nice video, and thanks for pointing out the benefit of frayed ends. I've always looked at that feature
    of bristles as negative, due to the lack of control (like for example, cutting...
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    Hey Scott, As mentioned... if I had access to...

    Hey Scott,

    As mentioned... if I had access to Waterlox, it was my first choice. I wanted to see if I could
    get similar results with something offered close by. We have an array of hardware and...
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    Woodmasters 100% Pure Tong Oil. This was to be...

    Woodmasters 100% Pure Tong Oil. This was to be in lieu of BLO.

    I have a few samples drying in the garage with gel and oil varnishes.
    I'll see how they look in the morning. My dad swore by oil...
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    Top coating woodmasters tung oil

    Any thoughts on a top coat (please don't say shellac) for a sealer after
    many coats Woodmasters tung oil? Do you think wax is the best option?
    If I'm happy with my finish, I was thinking about...
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    I have been surfing for over 20 years. Can...

    I have been surfing for over 20 years. Can really appreciate what you want to do here,
    because my wife and I lived in CA for a few years. Although I didn't retire from surfing,
    I have retired my...
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    Maine... :) Epifane use to be available...

    Maine... :)

    Epifane use to be available directly through their company in Maine. They bottled
    the same chemistry in a can, and had West Marine company distribute with their
    own labels... but...
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    I am really happy I stumbled upon your thread,...

    I am really happy I stumbled upon your thread, Brian.

    When I was looking for "sunburst" I had a finish in mind... like a guitar finish!

    However, seeing this project thread is great. I think...
  10. Thanks Pat, I decided to add screws to the...

    Thanks Pat, I decided to add screws to the project (stainless steel kreg, and 3" toenailed deck screws) and covered
    them with plugs. You can't even see them because of the apron. I also covered...
  11. Patio table design -- questions on angled tenons

    Hey everyone, I have a question regarding angled tenons. I have a project working with Sapele 4/4 top and 12/4 legs. The top is ready for finishing (sanding not shown, but you get the idea) I...
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