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    Do some research and look into some prefinished...

    Do some research and look into some prefinished engineered hardwood. Kahrs makes a nice produce.

    Because it is engineered it is much more stable than solid material. You can still refinish it...
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    13 amp vs 15 amp

    I absolutely love the power, torque and smoothness of my 15amp makita saw. My friend has a 13 amp budget (newer) skil saw and it feels extremely underpowered. I also have a framer friend who swears...
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    I just thought of another idea. How about making...

    I just thought of another idea. How about making the cross cut by batch cutting them with a guide and a circular saw and then using a jig and a jig saw to quickly and accurately make each rip cut to...
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    I also like sonny's batch cut method but I too...

    I also like sonny's batch cut method but I too would prefer to use a rail guided circular saw or rail guided router to make the cuts. With a dedicated router in a custom sled on an specifically...
  5. Makita 15a circular saw. The sweet magnesium...

    Makita 15a circular saw.

    The sweet magnesium one!!!
  6. Old dewalt 14.4 seems better than new version.

    I have been very happy with my older model dewalt 14.4xrp, when one of the batteries totally died on me I bought a floor model 14.4xrp kit with drill charger and two batteries for 100 bucks (cheaper...
  7. Thanks for the post, I am curious about your shop...

    Thanks for the post, I am curious about your shop space, basement, garage?
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    Mike, those carcasses look good. The proportions...

    Mike, those carcasses look good. The proportions look perfect. I have two daughters that would love me to build them a set.
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    I am anxious to see that children's kitchen come...

    I am anxious to see that children's kitchen come together.

    any other creekers in the contest?
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    I agree the stairbuilder is pretty cool. I love...

    I agree the stairbuilder is pretty cool. I love the detailed posts also
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    dewalt top 17

    I apologize if this has already been posted but has anyone noticed the contest that Dewalt is hosting online.

    They chose 17 finish carpenter. Each carpenter is blogging the progress of a project...
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    I second the Bostich/Hitachi

    I am currently using a Bostich and it is a dependable workhorse. I have also used a Hitachi in the past that was also a bulletproof framing nailer. I believe they are the best in the business. ...
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    A well equipped contractor saw can go a long way...

    A well equipped contractor saw can go a long way for a hobbyist. Full time guys definitely need the additional power of the cabinet saw but my contractor (bridgewood) has met all of my needs as a...
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    my friend has a brand spanking new 15 gallon...

    my friend has a brand spanking new 15 gallon oil-less craftsman and I couldn't believe how much louder it is than my 20 year old oiled unit. The ioled craftsman has some issues from age and lack of...
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    awesome chair. I noticed that the seat slats...

    awesome chair.
    I noticed that the seat slats were captured between the "stringers" was that part of the plans, most adirondack plans I have seen (including Norm's) have the seat slats on top of the...
  16. some lumber yards near me sell 1 inch thick...

    some lumber yards near me sell 1 inch thick material that is rough on one face in addition to the 3/4 inch thick material.

    sometimes you need to ask for decking material many carpenters like...
  17. Thread: worth $20?

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    worth $20?

    Is this worth $20 or is it a realitively worthless piece of junk.

    http://southjersey.craigslist.org/tls/607560240.html

    I am a young hobbyist with a very limited budget.

    could this jig...
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    thanks again

    thanks again for all of the info, the griffus site i have looked at before i may try to convince the wife into a little detour. probably will be a tough sell considering the 4 (tired, whining) kids.
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    Thanks for all the info, We will not be visiting...

    Thanks for all the info, We will not be visiting Mickey this time around. The father in law has a place in Melbourne with a pool in the backyard which should keep the kids busy for a few days.
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    cypress from florida?

    I will be saddling up the mini-van for the family trip to Florida next week. Got me thinking about what wood might be native to the Florida area that I might be able to pick up cheaper than I can...
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    we just locked in at 5.0 for a 15 yr.

    The rates were actually lower about a month ago. Me and the wife were watching them closely since we were considering remortgaging to combine our 15yr mortgage and a 20 year home equity into one 15...
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    Thanks for starting the thread, I often look at...

    Thanks for starting the thread, I often look at the "wood" items and "furniture" at these cheap retail stores and try to figure out what they would need to do to produce the products and sell them at...
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    good luck finding a decent little pickup for...

    good luck finding a decent little pickup for cheap. I looked for a long time before I got lucky and found my bare bones 94 2wd 5spd nissan. I totally gave up on finding a 4x4 it seemed like for...
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    thanks for all the input, I was a little shocked...

    thanks for all the input, I was a little shocked by the ending when I read the book, but after I thought about it seemed a fitting ending.

    any comments on "there will be blood"
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    oscar night

    anybody see "No Country for Old Men" between being too cheap to pay 11.50 for a movie ticket and the fact that I have 4 very little kids and no babysitters I haven't seen it but I did enjoy the...
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