I tried a few stains and they looked decent, but went with BLO and was very happy with the results.
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I tried a few stains and they looked decent, but went with BLO and was very happy with the results.
After using my Kapex for a week, I am very happy with the DC.
It's not as good DC as other Festool stuff, but it's not supposed to be.
The thing I think is great is that it doesn't throw dust...
Glad to see FWW and PWW getting a grasp of how to market SU instruction.
The SU plans and models were a very welcome addition some time ago.
PWW just announced Bob Lang will host a digital SU...
FWW had an article on testing outdoor finishes in their May/June 2009 issue. They used White Oak and Ipe' and exposed them in five different parts of the country. They judged the Epifanes High...
My Bosch 4000 is just barely long enough to use the Excalibur miter gauge I bought.
Anyone have any ideas on how to make an in-feed table extension?
A sign in a local HD states it is from Chile.
Has anyone used heat-treated hardwoods (http://composite.about.com/library/PR/2001/bltekes1.htm?
I am curious as to the price, especially poplar, and how it machines and works.
Assault with a deadly table saw:
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/6420ap_wa_tool_tamper.html
The flat top of the Festool also makes it easy to mount a Dust Deputy which will pay for itself many times over from the savings of expendables.
Matt,
I made a plywood base for mine with a couple of simple slots that allow it to be secured by the top clips. I think I got that idea here at SMC in a post where someone responded to you. ...
Lemme get this straight...you took the commission without really having any experience with actually making the critical elements of the piece?!!
I have been very impressed by your craftsmanship...
It's my understanding that SU7 Pro can make dynamic components. Dynamic components seem to have a great deal of potential in developing woodworking plans.
While the SU7 (free version) can't...
If you like online resources, I know of two that will likely have what you want.
FWW's sister online site (subscription) is Fine Homebuilding - http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/
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So that Matthew doesn't have to answer 100's of e-mails, can anyone explain here why the FOG board is down?
Am I the only one that, while reading niki's posts, starts to think "Shouldn't I be paying for this?"
What type of finish are you guys using on your ipe'?
If the Beech dominos are stronger material than the drawer sides, wouldn't a joint made of dominos (using the the "through" method illustrated here) be stronger than dovetails?