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  1. Tarhead

    Woodworking Advice and Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwiches

    I saw this on Bob Lang's Blog and thought it needed repeating here. Sometimes we try too hard to answer the simple questions and for whatever reason send the wrong message...
  2. T

    I need some advice on a sailboat countertop.

    I am in the process of getting started with a countertop in a sailboat. due to budget concerns I am stuck with doing something with a laminate veneer. What is the best thing to use for the substrate? I am assuming marine grade plywood but would appreciate any recommendations. Another...
    • turbodog
    • Thread
    • advice countertop sailboat
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Wood
  3. L

    Juniper questions. Advice appreciated

    I have a decent stand of Juniper and I want to cut a few prior to selling this tract of land. I am interested in this wood for decoy carving and a future small boat build, but I am not ready to have the logs milled since I am not sure what I need quite yet. 1) If I cut this timber and end seal...
    • landman
    • Thread
    • advice appreciated juniper questions
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Wood
  4. A

    Using local air dried cedar - advice?

    I have an opportunity to acquire some locally harvested cedar. Looking for opinions on how I should proceed. The wood was cut about 10 years ago and has been stored semi-outside (basically in a covered lean-to) under tarp since then. It does not appear to have been stickered - just a pile of...
  5. N

    Finishing Advice

    Rob gave me this wormy, spalted piece of Pecan. This is the shape I was thinking of and with the condition the woods in, this is as thin as I want to take it. I've sanded it to 180 and will go out and take it down to 320. What next???? I was thinking Tung Oil but thought WOP might fill the punky...
  6. scsmith42

    Lathe advice sought... UPDATE!

    I'm thinking about "going over to the dark side" and adding a small wood lathe to my shop repetoire. FWW recently did a head to head comparison of several small/mid size lathes, and the Penn State Turncrafter Commander (with bed extension) caught my eye. I like the power (1 hp), relatively small...
  7. tkpinsc

    Need HVLP purchase advice

    Hope this is the correct forum instead of tools. I'm new to spray systems and the more I study the more confused I get. I'm planning a purchase of a spray system for a 1 man shop just starting to take a few paying jobs. I plan to spray mostly clear finishes and stain on hardwood furniture...
  8. Z

    Looking for Repair Advice

    Front View View image in gallery Rear view View image in gallery Hi all, I have tried to repair this wooden "wall" before, but the joints recently failed (I call this a wall because it sits in front of the first pew in the chapel and holds the kneelers). The joints have failed...
  9. red

    Mobile Base Advice For Rikon Bandsaw

    Hey All, I'm looking to see what you are using for a mobile base on your Rikon 10-325 bandsaw. I'm looking at this one as it seems to do what is needed and is affordable. Anyone have this one? Others? http://www.amazon.com/HTC-HTC2000-Universal-Mobile-Base/dp/B00002262M/ref=pd_cp_hi_1...
  10. ScottM

    Need advice on propane tank

    I am planning to put a 120gal propane tank next to the house for running a gas fireplace and gas grill. In time I might run a line to the new shop. Anyway I have been searching on-line to see how far away from the heat pump, electrical box, windows, crawl space vent, etc the tank must be. So...
  11. PChristy

    Needs some advice

    you know how it goes - you get almost done and something goes wrong - A linb is suppose to be here - saw blade got away from me View image in gallery another shot focused out a little more View image in gallery Yet another shot further back View image in gallery the advice I need is should...
  12. ashley_phil

    Chuck Advice Needed

    Woodcraft has the Nova G3 in a good package deal right now: http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2080766/29195/Nova-G3-Chuck-and-Jaw-Promotional-Package.aspx Chuck, Mini Cole Jaws and a couple other goodies for $ 150. I have a Supernova 2 and want some Cole Jaws to finish the bottoms of bowls...
  13. R

    Carcass glue-up advice

    In the middle of a dresser project and looking for your expertise. It's a nine drawer plan with 5 horizontal dividers and 5 vertical dividers. Joinery for the carcass is dados and rabetts. I'm almost to the point of glue-up which should be simple enough but I have some questions about the...
  14. N

    Advice on a business license

    I have an opportunity to do some business with a state university providing pens as gifts for donors. However, the development folks at the university require that I be in possession of a business license and be "official." Sooooo, does anyone have any advice on starting a woodworking business...
  15. MarkE

    Need advice on painting OSB

    So I am getting ready to paint the walls and ceilings and maybe the floor of the new shop. Any advice that anyone can give would be greatly appreciated. The plan so far is to do it with a long nap roller. I do not have a sprayer and I don't think I want to buy and learn how to properly use one...
  16. 02blues

    Advice for my nephew...

    Hi Guys I wrote this note to my nephew who is new to woodworking. After I wrote it I thought I would post my thoughts in this forum. I am always humbled by the experience of everyone on this site and thought I would offer my 2 cents. I thought your reply might help him as well. Cheers. John /...
  17. JackLeg

    Help! Need advice!

    I'm in negotiation with a fellow in Charlotte for a Delta Unisaw. Just learned that it's 3 phase!! :elvis: My shop is all single phase power.:eusa_thin I know many of you have dealt with this. What's the best solution to make this work for me? :dontknow: Anybody got a spare 3 HP motor...
  18. Bas

    General woodworking advice

    If you build a 24" cabinet and a 28" cabinet, several parts of the 28" cabinet will larger. For example, the back panel and face frame for the 28" cabinet are 4" wider than the corresponding parts for the 24" cabinet. However, if the cabinet has two doors, each door is 2" wider than its...
  19. B

    Router Table Fence advice sought

    I am in the process of building a router table between my table saw fence arms. I have the table finished but not mounted yet. Need some advice on the fence. My table looks a lot like the one DaveO posted a few years ago. I glued a 3/4 piece of Melomine to a 3/4 piece of MDF then banded it...
  20. gfernandez

    Advice on wood choice for lattice

    We are in the process of rebuilding our deck, and am looking to do several 2x7' lattice panels. Any thoughts on what wood would work best? As this will be primed and painted, someone recommended using Douglas fir select, but I don't know about the long term durability of Douglas fir for exterior...
    • gfernandez
    • Thread
    • advice choice lattice wood
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Wood

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