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    Finishing in the heat/humidity

    Manufacturers' times for an organic coating to tack and dry-to-touch are normally based on 70F degrees and 50% humidity. They will decrease by about 50% for every 10 degrees above that (and double for every 10 degrees below that). This reflects the solvent evaporation rate, so does not affect...
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    New Shop Vac, seems like a good idea but…

    That thing sucks!!
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    Need Advice Acclimatising wood stored outside before use

    Having made several pieces of furniture from air dried wood in a non-climate-controlled shop, I will list the process I have found to work best for me: 1. First milling is to clean up surfaces. Any wood exposed to rain gets a week to dry first. I plane to get a clean or almost clean surface...
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    Dust Mask

    A key to fitting half-face respirators: If you have air leaking over the bridge of your nose, it is too large. If it's leaking around the nostrils, it is too small or the straps are too tight. Silicone rubber ones are softer (usually more comfortable) and easier to get to seal. Most men...
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    Wide cut Walnut

    Beautiful find. One problem with boards that wide is designing the project to allow wood movement while keeping the boards flat. I see sliding dovetails and bread board ends in your future.
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    Mike Davis’ retirement

    For the first few years after I retired, I kept wondering how I ever had had time for a "paying" job! One big plus was being able to work a multi-day job without having to put all the necessary tools and materials back in their resting place every day, not knowing when I would be able to get...
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    Glass microbeads and epoxy

    The short thickening time and increased temperatures is reminiscent of adding cobalt to fiberglass resin. (glass beads also used) Did those glass beads possibly have a catalytic agent added?
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    What to look for in a Hand Plane?

    When you say "small", I am thinking you may have a block plane. This link may help you identify what you have and what you want. The 8 Main Types of Woodworking Hand Planes Explained Beings you have the sharpening part pretty well mastered, you are far ahead in the power curve for most new...
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    Sawbenches on deck rebuild

    Not sure how effective the current ACQ treatment really is. Last fall I replaced all my 5/4 deck boards (and about half of the joists) with "ground contact" treated 2x lumber. The 5/4 boards were rotting out in less than 5 years. The joists and mainly the headers had sustained major borer bee...
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    Sawbenches on deck rebuild

    I made some (without the decking) a few years back and have not regretted it. The have been very useful for quite a number of projects. Like you, I also put in holes for hold fasts, which have really come in handy.
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    Army foot locker rehab Help ??

    I have had good luck with using naptha for tape residue. It is(was?) used to "dry clean" leather garments, so should not hurt the material, and will remove any oils before painting. May have to let them air a day or so to get rid of the naptha smell. If you don't have a can of naptha, Coleman...
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    Router collets

    DNA will also probably work. The only time I have had collets slip is when I let the bit bottom out in the hole. One way to prevent this is to put a drop of silicone sealant on a piece of wax paper and let it dry into a small ball. Put it in the router shaft to keep the bit from bottoming out...
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    Drying walnut?

    Scott: Something that large will not dry for years in log form. Best to have it milled into slabs closer to what you want, and then sticker them to air dry (protected from sun and rain). If cut into 8/4 slabs, it will take a couple years to bring them down to around 15%, and then you will...
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    Bench Grinder Suggestions

    I have the Hercules (Harbor Freight) 8" variable speed (2000-3400) one. Arbors are not square. Other than that, the motor seems to be fine, but the lowest RPM at 8" is not really all that low. It free wheels forever when shut off, so bearings appear to be good. The wheels that come with it...
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    Table Saw Maintenance

    Thanks Bob. First time I have heard of that method (must have missed it previously.) Does the talc also reduce friction? That is one of the benefits I see from using the wax.
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    Table Saw Maintenance

    I use the Minwax alternative to Johnson's paste wax. Works about the same (good). The problem with some automotive waxes is that they add silicone to it. If you use one, check the contents to ensure there is none in it. Silicone will cause numerous problems when it comes time to apply a...
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    Dewalt Cordless Tool Repair

    I have a DCD775 (hammer drill/driver) with the all metal chuck. The chuck tightens fine. However, the brake is so firm that centrifugal force loosens the chuck when I let off the trigger. As a result, I do not use it for pre-drilling multiple screw holes in wood nor driving in the screws. It...
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    Air Drying Walnut

    Make sure you get the wood off of the ground, and keep any debris at ground level cleared away. Removing the bark is a two-edged sword. Without it, the outside edges may dry too fast resulting in checking. Leaving it on gives a moist environment just underneath it for critters like Betsy...
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    Hearing protection discussion

    It.s important to understand what noise blocking technology is in place for any headset you are looking to buy. The Peltors I have (Sport model 500 and 300) let you hear normal sounds, and somewhat enhances them, while blocking loud noises. Some of the "listening" headsets block most noise...
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    Hearing protection discussion

    Peltor makes noise cancelling ear muffs, and they do have some bluetooth models. Both the wife and I have them, bought initially for the shooting range, but I have found them to be very good and comfortable and use them in the shop and on the lawn mower. They are good as normal ear protection...

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