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    Matte vs gloss

    I thought I've read where gloss finishes are clearest. For both oil and water based poly I've been using matte, and then wet sanding and polishing for a smooth and shiny surface. I rub with 0000 wool if I want to tone down the gloss. It's time to restock both finishes, is there an advantage to...
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    Wenge timber - 12/4 - $225

    60" long, 9.75 wide, 3.0" thick. 12.2 BF by my calculation No idea of MC - been stored in basement 10-15 years, appears that ends were waxed. Weighs 52 lbs, about right for Wenge. Online pricing for 12/4 about $25‐$31/bf. Pickup in Chapel Hill.
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    Spoken for: Sewing table plans

    1. Wood Magazine Sewing Center Cabinet 2. Design Alternatives plans forSewing/Work table Not used so I can't confirm their usefulness. Given to my wife (a quilter) but no plans to use. Pickup in Chapel Hill, or I can quote postage. Mike
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    Once more- what is it?

    I pulled this from my stash thinking it was cherry - but it's not as orange, has gray streaks and seems a little harder than cherry. Like cherry it scorches especially on end grain, but that sands off much easier than cherry. This is sanded and wipe down w/ MS. Compared to (What I believe is...
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    For Sale: Grammercy Dovetail Saw $175.00

    As new condition in box with instructions. May have been used for a test cut, but now just showing tarnish from years of storage Saw is still being sold at Tools for Working Wood, they have an excellent description. $175 ‐ about half price from new. Pickup in Chapel Hill or I can quote...
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    Hitachi Scroll Saw on stand -$200

    Hitachi CW40 Scroll Saw. Works great, I just don't use it in my work. Variable Speed 1.6A 400-1600/min Cast Iron Tilting Table 45 degrees left &right With stand, manual and 18 pinned blade (saw can use either pinned or pinless) Pickup in Chapel Hill. Mike
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    Akeda DC-16 Dovetail Jig w/ bits & accesories-SOLD

    Unused 16" jig described as the best jig made. Solid (jig alone is 25 lbs), it was touted as best dust collection and only jig to allow variably-spaced through and half-blind dovetails. Included are 16 wax covered carbide bits and jig fingers for 7, 9, 11, 14 and 21 degree dovetails; 7/16"...
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    23 BF Red Oak 4/4 & 5/4 - Sold

    Purchased from Hardwood Store last year, this has been stored in my basement since then. it was for a bedside stand, so boards were cut in half to fit in an SUV. 2 knots in the boards, these were picked for straight grain and similar color 12.1 bf 4/4: (2) 7" x 48 (2) 5 3/16 x 45...
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    Free: shop-made tool rest

    Probably made for lathe or grinder. Rest is ~9" slotted base is 10.25" 5 or 6" tall. Pickup Chapel Hill. Mike
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    FS - Robt Sorby Turning Tools - Sold

    Sorby Sheffield, set of 8, 11.5" handles, about 18" total. 6 appear unused, in a shop-made divided box. Minor surface spotting, prior owner initials engraved in handles. One of the brass ferrules split (odd, I took the brass ferrules as an indication of earlier, higher quality production)...
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    4 Marples Mortise Chisels $85 (sold pending)

    Like new condition with factory grind. 1/2" (12mm), 3/8" (10.mm), 5/16" (8mm), 1/4" (6mm) $85 pick up in Chapel Hill Mike
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    4 Dewalt Chisels - $28 Chapel Hill

    Dewalt chisels, look identical to the Marples Blue Chips, so I suspect contract manufactured. 1" (25mm), 3/4" (19mm), 1/2" (13mm), and 1/4" (6mm). Unused, appear to have factory grind and unflattened backs except for the 1" which has been touched up. Set comes in nylon wrap. Seem suitable as...
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    Sold - Marples Sheffield Blue Chip Chisels

    1" (25mm), 3/4" (19mm), 1/2" (13mm), 3/8" (10mm), 1/4" (6mm) with tip guards. Lots of life left. Former owner initials engraved in plastic (could probably shave and buff them clean if 'SJZ' is a trigger for you). Pickup in Chapel Hill or they'll fit in padded flat rate envelope for additional...
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    On Boxes and Art - part 2

    As follow up to an earlier discussion on boxes, here's another (my previous post described #2 in the series): "A Small Box for Precious Memories #1" Bubinga, Tinted Maple, Ebony, Silver Leaf and Leather. 5.75" x 5.75" x 4.0" Some design notes: Box sides are 5/16" thick, corners mitered and...
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    Sold - Delta 6" Belt/9" Disc Sander

    Very good condition with floor stand; original keyed switch replaced with push buttons. I added an additional tilting table (yellow) to cut down on transfer/setup time. Comes with manual and a couple of extra belts and discs. Pickup in Chapel Hill Mike
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    Free: 12" Craftsman Lathe

    Free for pickup in Chapel Hill, fairly old Sears tube-style lathe with 37" bed capacity. Non-OEM 1/3 hp motor attached to board base. Includes both ends for spindles, a large and small tool rest, owners manual and a generous coating of dust. This was my father's and he only used for a few...
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    On boxes and art

    Based on comments in another thread about boxes: First foray into boxes l wanted to show my latest box and expand on comments by Mike Davis about artful interpretations of boxes. This is "A Small Box for Precious Memories." Bubinga, brass and gold foil. 5.75" x 5.75" x 4.25". Inspired as a...
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    Can I buff cured epoxy resin pour?

    I poured 1/4" thick for a box bottom and in handling post-cure I put a shallow surface scratch on a highly visible section. It has cured for 2 days and it's now a hard, tack-free surface. Can I buff out the scratch? Maybe a light amount of Tripoli on a new wheel? Need to let cure addition...
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    Free - 2 hand drills for rehab or parts

    1. Small egg-beater. Turns with effort, chuck works. Obviously I replaced a knob. No bits in handle. 2. Larger 2-Speed. I replaced handle knob but it looks correct, not sure what was supposed to be at top. Spins easily, chuck works but teeth don't retract. No maker's marks on either. Both can...
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    Free - Acrylic and Acetate

    Free for pickup in Chapel Hill: 23 scraps and cut-offs of clear, white, ylow and black plastics, ranging from ~2 1/4" Dia to 7/8". One labelled 'acetate' others unmarked. Looks like it could be turned for handles or small mallets. Not sure if this has any value, this posting for my conscience...

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