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  1. ACobra289

    Material suggestions?

    RE: Pistol rack for safe Hello all. I'm thinking about making one of these for my safe. I'd like to get some suggestions on the soft material the pistol will come in contact with. My first thought is some sort of pipe insulation, but I have not checked any of that out yet and I don't know how...
  2. D

    Hope chest / blanket box: Input & Suggestions?

    So...as usual, I am procrastinating. Christmas is here, and I have not yet started on my due projects. One being a jewelry box (finishing will be the only big time consumer there), and the big one being a hope chest/blanket box for the wife. My first question is...is there a difference...
  3. DanR

    design suggestions for jointer table

    Hi Folks, I picked up an old (1937) joiner yesterday and need to build a table to support it. I am hoping to get some suggestions regarding height or anything else you might have to to suggest. The jointer is a 6" model from 1937 (heavy!): I read somewhere that it is a good idea to have the...
  4. Truefire

    Looking 1/2 pint paint cans...any suggestions.

    Hey guys i am looking for about a dozen 1/2 pint paint cans with the lids. I have searched high and low online but not really needing over 200+ cans. or either one gets the "must order $100.00 minimum".. What am i to do with 200, 1/2 pint cans...goodness.:no: Where has the customer service...
  5. AmishWarlord

    Drafting table suggestions.

    I'm currently designing a drafting table. It's going to have a top that is 4'x8'x1-1/2" I'd like it to be lay flat and tilt up 90°. The table top is going to be a torsion box with lead counter balance at the front. The skirt the table top rest on will be 2.8' x 7.8' x 6" The skirt will...
  6. S

    suggestions for a 3 1/8 inch hole

    I am working on project which requires a 3 1/8 hole. I have a 3 1/8 inch forstner bit, but no drill press. Do have a 1/2 inch power drill that works so-so with the big hole drilling, but using a 1 1/2 forstner bit works better-just have to make more holes. Wondering if I should use a plunge...
  7. F

    Looking for some direction / suggestions on this project

    I've been asked to build this for someone. I'm sort of stuck on the general design at this point. The front panels are curved so it has to be a formed piece, and it has to be very load-bearing. I'm planning on the entire project being panels of vacuum pressed veneer work, but they aren't...
  8. T

    Red Oak Finish Suggestions

    I am looking for suggestions on how to finish red oak for an indoor project. Any one who has experience and would like to share it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
    • Travis
    • Thread
    • finish oak red suggestions
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Finishing
  9. eyekode

    Interior door suggestions?

    I would like to replace some of my crappy hollow core doors with some of my own making. However I have never even hung a pre-hung door. Any suggested reading to get me up to speed? Thanks! Salem
  10. Nelson

    Suggestions needed for furniture repair

    My daughter still thinks "Dad can fix anything" even though she is in her 30's now. I'm trying to keep my image up and not let her in on the real truth just yet, so I need some helpful ideas and opinions. She sent me this picture of damage to a dresser that she would like for me to "fix" next...
  11. C

    Refinishing a dance floor with Waterlox...any suggestions?

    I'm going to sand and refinish a portable oak dance floor that my family uses for clogging. The Waterlox sealant was top choice because you don't need to re-strip the entire floor to add a coat when it gets worn thin, just clean it and add another coat. Is there anyone who has done this...
    • countrygirl
    • Thread
    • dance floor refinishing suggestions waterloxany
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Finishing
  12. bluthart

    Finish suggestions?

    I am finishing my basement to make a "Man Cave" and have a question about what finish to use on the walls. I have been hanging spruce boards on the walls to make it look like a cabin from the inside, and am using rough sawn cedar as molding and trim. I want to seal the wood to protect it and...
  13. HMH

    Single stage dust collector suggestions

    I am on a mission to improve the dust collection/ air quality in the shop. For background, my shop consists of a 2 car garage, (25'x22'), with all of the power tools concentrated to one side. I would LIKE to run approx. 20' of 5" PVC ductwork and keep the DC parked near the garage door for...
  14. L

    Suggestions for protecting tools in a garage shop

    After 3.5 years of my shop being in storage due to living in a rental house with no potential shop space, I am finally back in action! We just bought a nice house in Climax NC. I am converting one of the garage bays into my wood shop but noticed a problem that hopefully some of you might have a...
  15. Leviblue

    Turning Tools - Suggestions

    I purchased a mini lathe and wanted your input on what turning tools would be the best, ie... best value, best brand, etc... I saw where there are full length long steel and handle tools. Then there are mini tools. I'm looking to do pens and bowls. I don't want to buy something that I will...
  16. T

    4 Jaw Chuck Suggestions?

    Looking for opinions about 4 jaw chucks. I bought a Jet mini-lathe about a month ago and am in the market for a chuck. I have a 50 dollar gift certificate for Woodcraft and was considering the Woodriver chuck that sells for $86.50. I decided to look at what was offered by PSI and found a...
  17. B

    Panel gluing suggestions?

    I'm in the process of making a dresser/changing table for my son (due in January). I decided against plywood and I'm using solid cherry edge jointed to make one large panel for the top and sides. For the top and sides I have four boards about 5 inches wide that I've joined and glued using...
  18. Len

    Joiners Mallet Size Suggestions

    Now that I finally have a set of real mortise chisels, I find the old round head wooden hammer I've had for years is a bit on the light side. I liked the feel of the German/English pattern "Joiners Mallets" we used in Roy's dovetail class but, thinking it was a 'one size fits all' type mallet...
  19. farmerbw

    Single Leg attachment suggestions

    I'm making a couple of fairly simple portable tables from some free plans that I'm going to enlarge and think I need to deviate from their suggested mounting hardware and am not sure what I should use. The top is just a 3/4x11 3/4x19 1/2 ERC plank that will have some holes and slots to hold...
  20. Dean Maiorano

    Sharpening carving tools - suggestions wanted

    G'day All! I need some help choosing the 'best' all around system for sharpening carving gouges and knives, as well as the straight stuff - chisels and plane irons. Most of my 'unplugged' woodworking is in carving and I'm trying to increase my skills to a higher level. It is obvious to...

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