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    I'm with John, 10,000 hours of moving around any...

    I'm with John, 10,000 hours of moving around any and all spects of woodworking with power tools is not going to make you an expert. However, 10,000 hours of using only hand tools will go a long way...
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    Doug, I use Mohawks aerosol laquers on small...

    Doug, I use Mohawks aerosol laquers on small projects and have not lost a can for lack of pressure
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    Sikkens makes a transparent stain specifically...

    Sikkens makes a transparent stain specifically formulated for pressure treated woods. They recommend six weeks before application to ensure the wood is properly dry. I'm using Sikkens Cetol SRD on...
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    Sam Maloof

    I had the opportunity to meet Sam last fall and don't disagree with most of what has been said in this thread. However, I can't imagine that Mike Johnson, who was with Sam for decades, will be too...
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    Bar Keepers Friend

    I just looked at their website and see many products under their label so which poduct did the job? Also, the site has a locator where their products can be bought, including Canadian locations.
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    Johnny, thanks for the info - your pics show but...

    Johnny, thanks for the info - your pics show but another box decal with the plane included. I'm surprised at the variety of labels Stanley used. Trying to match the decal to the actual version of...
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    Bill, there is a lot of info on owwm.org about...

    Bill, there is a lot of info on owwm.org about reproducing decals/tags.
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    Stanley 55 Box & Decal

    Thanks Pat - there is also an older style going soon on ebay that has the hinged lid but my plane isn't that early a model. When I google "stanley 55" there are very few images showing the boxes and...
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    Stanley 55 Box & Decal

    I would like to replicate the chestnut box with sliding lid and decal for my stanley 55. I'm looking for box dimensions and a photo of the decal. It is a sweetheart era plane.
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    T/s Fence Reader

    Don't be foolled by the mounting of the reader on to the rail. There is resitance so you are tempted to loosen the six srews - don't ! You have to completely slide the reader onto the rail and then...
  11. I guess I'm missing something - I have an...

    I guess I'm missing something - I have an Excalibur overarm (not particularly happy with it either) mounted from the right side where my table mounted router is and have no problem with one...
  12. Greetings and happy woodworking - Phil in British...

    Greetings and happy woodworking - Phil in British Columbia
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    Because of wood movement in the table top, it is...

    Because of wood movement in the table top, it is impossible to have a bread board end stay even with the t/t sides. Typically this fact is made into a design feature as in Greene & Greene furniture....
  14. Talent or Quality Tools

    I'm with Dick on this one. Yesterday our Guild directors met to plan programming and we focused on the issue of getting our non-producing members (about half) to get into the shop and make...
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    Wixey Table Saw Fence Reader

    I just want to acknowledge Barry Wixey. I'm in BC and he is about 3 time zones away. Last Fri afternoon I emailed him about the installation problem I was having and he replied within hours. I...
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    My experience is with both craft and farmer's...

    My experience is with both craft and farmer's markets, the latter being the most successful for me. At our market we have vendors selling whimsical items, outdoor furniture and screen doors, toys,...
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    Good suggestion Mike. I'm going to try that.

    Good suggestion Mike. I'm going to try that.
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    Cupped Panel - What to do???

    I have two panels made up of 1/4" quilted maple to 5/8" mdf backed with 1/4" plain maple. Size is about 20" x 20". On the flat the cup is 1/8". Now I'm scratching my head on how to straighten them...
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    Marcus I too make Morris chairs for the family...

    Marcus I too make Morris chairs for the family and recommend you stay with the quadralineal leg construction using a lock miter router bit. This was Stickley's method and it works great for me. I...
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    I too have the Excalibur and am very disappointed...

    I too have the Excalibur and am very disappointed with it. the only thing positive I can say is that it keeps the sawdust down on the table which is what the original saw guard did. Useless as a...
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    I've been hobby woodworking for over 40 years...

    I've been hobby woodworking for over 40 years and am now teaching woodworking for fun. The most fun is having a woman want to learn woodworking. Each one picks their project of choice and we work...
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    Don - can you post a photo showing the handle and...

    Don - can you post a photo showing the handle and magnet set-up?
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    Accura Clone of Emmert Vise

    Has anyone experience with this vise?
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    I'm an ebayer with over 350 transactions and I'm...

    I'm an ebayer with over 350 transactions and I'm in Canada. I don't use paypal for sales on ebay because you must accept credit cards. I do use paypal when buying and pay by credit card to get my...
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    Don & Chuck - oh how I wish I had looked at this...

    Don & Chuck - oh how I wish I had looked at this thread this morning instead of tonight. I just finished a workshop where I was teaching use of handplanes including a shooting board. Both ideas are...
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