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Last Post By: Tom Bender Today, 9:18 AMBeen doing it like (or equivalent) this for years. (Votes: 4)
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No prizes will be awarded for precision of the joinery, but it's coming along OK.
I used a router with a small bit to rough cut the mortises
Walnut shell blasting medium is good for minimal soft wood removal. Great for taking off the cambium layer on natural edge after the bark is removed.
John C Bush Today, 9:39 PMYes.
As long as you can hold and drive it securely including TS support. Both to reduce chatter and to keep the casting pushed into the chuck
Very nice. I did not know teak could look that good. Can you talk about the finish? I've used olive wood several times, but haven't figured out a good
Stan Calow Today, 9:35 PMCongratulations! Long term relationships are special!
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Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NHWith all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.
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