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    Convert Quick Grip clamp to spreader?

    Hello all,
    I have a few of the original Irwin Quick Grip clamps that do not convert to a spreader. Has anyone successfully removed the fixed end to be able to convert it into one? There's a video...
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    Amazing woodshop!!

    Hello all,
    I searched the group and don't think this has been shared here. I came across this video a few days ago and was blown away. It's a little long but well worth watching....
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    That sounds like something I would do!!!

    That sounds like something I would do!!!
  4. Thread: Koa?

    by Gene Takae
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    Cutting of live Koa is pretty much restricted...

    Cutting of live Koa is pretty much restricted unless it's on private property-as a consequence much of it is harvested from fallen trees which may have been on the ground for many years so may have...
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    Whiteside. High quality bits made in America by...

    Whiteside. High quality bits made in America by a family owned business. Very nice people as well.
  6. Bingo!!! I do this frequently.

    Bingo!!! I do this frequently.
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    But do you have shoes to match?:D Just joshing...

    But do you have shoes to match?:D Just joshing of course! That's great way to re-purpose something. But I think it's a ploy to allow her to purchase more handbags!
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    I have an old Delta 1x30 and sometimes wish it...

    I have an old Delta 1x30 and sometimes wish it had variable speed. Rikon now makes them with variable speed.
  9. I've made dozens of picture frames over the years...

    I've made dozens of picture frames over the years and for me it depends on the size of the frames, the quantity needed, and the types of wood. For smaller frames, as Jerry suggested glue and pin...
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    I've read that this product protects wood from...

    I've read that this product protects wood from that. ...
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    Brainstorming: Handheld router jointing?

    Hello all,
    At work I occasionally need to work with 1/4" polycarbonate with lengths as long as 8 feet. I would like to be able to dress the edges by using a router to trim off approximately 1/16"...
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    Nice score!

    Nice score!
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    IMHO $500.00 tops.

    IMHO $500.00 tops.
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    I still have some vinyl gloves and they don't...

    I still have some vinyl gloves and they don't seem to degrade like latex from age and solvents, however they don't fit snugly like latex or nitrile.
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    Here's another box with that scheme. 389085

    Here's another box with that scheme.

    389085
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    A fav combo of mine is redwood burl with ebony...

    A fav combo of mine is redwood burl with ebony accents. I've done 2 urns and a box in this manner.389070
  17. Thread: $200.00/bf

    by Gene Takae
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    That's an excellent observation. Not all koa is...

    That's an excellent observation. Not all koa is highly figured-common grades look like mahogany and I've been told that only approximately 10% of koa is highly figured. I've heard stories of people...
  18. Thread: $200.00/bf

    by Gene Takae
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    Koa is prized for it's beauty and cultural...

    Koa is prized for it's beauty and cultural significance. In the past it was reserved for Hawaiian Royalty. As Zac said, while not extremely, rare much of it grows on government or conservation...
  19. Thread: $200.00/bf

    by Gene Takae
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    Thanks actually not too bad! Sorry-meant that's...

    Thanks actually not too bad! Sorry-meant that's not too bad-especially for quartersawn.
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    +1 on those except I often hit the trigger by...

    +1 on those except I often hit the trigger by accident. I think I will put a stop on a tether to prevent that. But it's really handy that the blower is always there.
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    Yup, Had that happen more than once! Lotta fun...

    Yup, Had that happen more than once! Lotta fun trying to put things back together. :rolleyes:
  22. +1 on the iron on method. If you're using raw...

    +1 on the iron on method. If you're using raw veneer it will most likely curl when you first apply the glue but will mostly flatten after the glue dries. You'll also want to cut the veneer...
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    Wow-that's awesome customer service! For future...

    Wow-that's awesome customer service! For future reference, dirty battery contacts are often the culprit. A light cleaning with fine sandpaper might revive the light.
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    https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=noodl...

    https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=noodle+board
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    Beautiful Amboyna piece

    Hello all,
    Generally here in Hawaii we don't see high end antique furniture but something gorgeous showed up on Craigslist. I wish I had the money and space to purchase it.
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