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  1. Mr. Lahey

    Turn a Sewing Machine into a Scroll Saw

    http://www.instructables.com/id/From-Sewing-Machine-to-Scroll-Saw-a-Christmas-tal/
  2. Mr. Lahey

    Nails Vs Screws

    I just can't think of many reasons to use nails at all. As I understand screws hold better, and don't you have to take time to drill pilot holes for nails anyway?
  3. Mr. Lahey

    Anyone know how to fix a cracked plastic auto lense?

    I have a orange turn signal light on a car that got busted, I glued it together the best I could but a few pieces are still missing from the plastic. Apparently the colored tape is not good enough for you to pass inspection, so now I just have clear duct tape over the remaining holes. Does...
  4. Mr. Lahey

    Anyone know a place to buy upholstery foam?

    I need to get some thick foam, the type that is used in cushions and upholstery. We need it for a sleeping compartment on our boat. The v-berth has custom shaped cushions but they are very thin and uncomfortable, so we would like to look into getting some nice thick foam that we could make into...
  5. Mr. Lahey

    Painting screw heads?

    I'm working on a project that uses very small black screws. I could not find black screws, so I will have to paint the heads. I've tried this before and not been very successful. The paint tends to collect in the screw head, and tends to come right off when driving them. What would be a good...
  6. Mr. Lahey

    Painters Pyramids

    Noticed these at Lowes the other day. I have not had a chance to try them but they look like they could be a real time saver.They are supposed to allow you to flip things over and paint the other side without waiting for it to dry. I have a project I have to stain I'm going to try them on.
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    Project-Hammock Stand

    I'm enjoying this one =) It cost me about $35 in wood and hardware, which is alot less than the store bought ones cost. I used (2) 6ft 4x4s and (3) 8ft 2x4s. I'm considering adding a few short boards or cords to stabilize the 4x4s, although it's pretty stable as is.
  8. Mr. Lahey

    Can I install a water heater without soldering the pipes?

    I just took down my old water heater. The inlet and outlet pipes were soldered so I had to hacksaw them. I don't have a torch for soldering pipes. Is there a coupler or something I can use instead?
  9. Mr. Lahey

    Tung vs teak vs lemon vs linseed oil

    So many choices...can someone please tell me the differences between all these wood oils and what they work best for?
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    What would be the best hardward for this?

    I working on a project which will have a door on it. its basically a small box with a hidden compartment. I want the doors hinges to be hidden, and there to be no handle on it, but the door will be flush with the box. when you push in on the door , the compartment would pop up. I've seen some...
  11. Mr. Lahey

    Veritas Wheel Marking Gauge-opinions?

    This looks like a really nice gauge, I'm thinking of ordering one. I really like the fact that you can get it graduated. Anyone have one of these? http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=59455&cat=1,42936
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    How do I calculate the strength of a design?

    I'm designing a wall bookcase that will go up to the ceiling, which is about 12 ft high or so. I'd like to determine the strength of my materials and design. For example, I would like to calculate the maximum weight an individual shelf can support, and how much total weight the bookcase can...
  13. Mr. Lahey

    Plywood with Cherry Veneer?

    Anyone know where to get it locally?
  14. Mr. Lahey

    Possible repair option for loose hammer heads

    While restoring some hammers I noticed that a few of the heads were a bit loose. Not loose enough to come off but jiggily. I figured either steaming or soaking the head in water would make the wood swell and fit tightly. I decided to use electrolysis on the heads, so I just dipped the entire...
  15. Mr. Lahey

    How can I make a deep, ellipse shaped hole with handtools?

    I'm working on a project which requires me to make a hole about three inches deep which is shaped like an ellipse. Is there a way to do this with hand tools and a drill? Oh by the way its not a hole that goes all the way through, so its really more of a deep mortise I guess.
  16. Mr. Lahey

    ? About water heater leak

    My water heater is leaking around the base. Its not to the point of dripping but it is leaking. I understand this means the tank is corroded so it will have to be replaced. Is there a way to at least slow down the leak to keep it working a little while longer?
  17. Mr. Lahey

    Any ideas for restoring old hammers?

    I have some old hammers that belonged to my grandfather that I would like to restore. I think I will use electrolysis on the heads. I'm not sure how to remove and reattach the wood handles, or what to do with the wood itself. I think the handles are oak. Suggestions? Here is the set Not a...
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    Mini book review: More Woodworkers Essentials

    Just got done reading this, at least what I could absorb of it. This is a sequel to Woodworkers Essentials which I have not read yet. I have read probably 20-25 woodworking books since becoming interested in the subject, and this is by far the most technical. The author is a retired organic...
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    My Experiment with Electrolysis (rust removal. dialup beware)

    Decided to try a process I read about in More Woodworkers Essentials. Here is a link that explains the process better than I can. http://www.rowand.net/Shop/Tools/Electrolysis.htm Here is the part before After about 5 minutes in the solution. It's already bubbling and turning green...
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    Stripping polyurethane?

    Is there a way to strip polyurethane chemically the way paint is stripped, vs sanding?

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