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  1. M

    Advice on Bandsaw Blades

    I'd like some good advice on bandsaw blades. I recently acquired a Grizzly 16" G1073 saw, which came with a 1/2" blade. It takes 113" blades from 1/4" to 1". I assume that, like most blades that come with saws, the blade it came with is not a great blade, although it has been useful for...
  2. G

    Jointer Advice

    I'm going to purchase a jointer and am looking for information regarding "What to look for and what to avoid". The various manufactures reviews on the net aren't all that helpful. Figured I'd ask some folks who frequently use the tool. My budget is $500 to $750 max. Thanks for suggestions...
  3. G

    Bandsaw Advice

    I'm going to purchase a bandsaw and am looking for information regarding "What to look for and what to avoid". I will be doing some resawing and the various manufactures reviews on the net aren't all that helpful. Figured I'd ask some folks who frequently do this. My budget is $750 to $1,000...
  4. steviegwood

    Advice needed for new lathe purchase

    Okay Folks, I want to add a lathe to my shop. I have no idea how much use it will get because I have never done a project on the lathe. I had the opportunity a few days ago to play about 1/2 hour on a nova lathe that a local man has and he showed me a limited amount of what can be done with a...
  5. worm1595

    Fixed base/plunge router advice needed

    I bought a Bosch 1617 fixed base router for my router table and now I want a separate handheld router to keep from having to pull my Bosch out of my table when hand routing is needed. I am going to go with a combo router pack that incudes both fixed and plunge bases. Give me your opinions please...
  6. Mt. Gomer

    Harbor Freight Advice

    Ok, so christmas craft season is quickly approaching. My wife likes to make handmade gifts with the kids for family and friends. Mostly stocking stuffer type stuff. She'd like to do ornaments this year and there are two piecies of equipment that would make my part in it much easier. A scroll saw...
  7. ScottM

    Advice on workshop flooring

    I may (big may) have the opprortunity to build a worksop next year. Size wise it would be 20 x 30. My immediate question is what type of floor (concrete slab vs wood floor built on piers). Lemme know what you folks think and why. Yes cost is a factor.
  8. J

    Trestle Table Advice Wanted

    My question is how to fasten the table top to the lower frame. The top will #2 pine glued up to 68" x 42" with an apron that will probably end up at 64" x 38" (2 1/2"w x 3/4") fastened to the table top with pocket hole screws. :dontknow: Each vertical leg (7 1/2"w x 1 1/2"t) will be set in...
  9. JackLeg

    Advice for Entertainment Center

    We have a large oak entertainment center that is a great piece of furniture, and definitely the heaviest thing in our home! But, I'm thinking of getting a flat screen TV and the wall behind the current EC is the place I want to mount it. I'm hoping to sell the current piece, or possibly trade...
  10. merrill77

    compressor advice

    Someday I'd like to upgrade my compressor. I have a little PC pancake, but it is so loud, I rarely plug it in. I'd like to get a larger model and put it out in my garage with a line into the shop. My immediate use would be nailers in the workshop and filling tires, balls, etc for my boys...
  11. Elmojo

    Lung protection advice needed

    Hi all, I've recently gotten into working with more exotic hardwoods and find myself in need of a good respirator to protect myself from the nasty toxic dust/smoke they put off. What are you guys using? A dust collection system isn't an option for me, due to cost and convenience issues. I'm...
    • Elmojo
    • Thread
    • advice lung needed protection
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Woodturning
  12. K

    need new lathe advice

    Hello everyone, I finally have enough money in my pocket for a new wood lathe. I'm looking for a proper bowl lathe - one that can accommodate at least 10-12" diameter pieces. I'd prefer it be under $3000, but I'll spend more if its worth it. I also don't mind having to manually switch the...
  13. scsmith42

    Looking for advice about amonia fuming

    In a couple of weeks I will be doing my first ammonia fuming on some red oak. In this instance, I am doing it primarily for sterilization reasons (the slab being fumed is 14" thick, 4' wide and 6' long - not a good candidate for the kiln!). I'm seeking some advice from some of our members that...
  14. M

    Router bit advice.

    Need some input on router bits please. I am new to woodworking and just picked up my first router. Now I need to get some bits. (sad I know but I'm a wood newbie) :dontknow: So I have a few questions. 1. Are there "essential" bits that everyone should have? I only know a couple like a...
  15. S

    Need Advice on Mortising Chisels

    My immediate goal is to make mortises with my plunge router and use chisels to clean the edges. My long term goal is to use just hand chisels for all mortising needs. I want really good quality chisels which can last a lifetime. My next purchase is going to be a set of mortising chisels. I...
  16. W

    Finishing a Burl veneered table top - Advice needed

    Hello, I am trying to finish a burl veneered table top. What is the best finish that the grain can be enhanced? I have both oil stain and water soluble dyes. The table top measures 64"x34". Any tips are greatly appreciated. Regards.
    • Woodsaw
    • Thread
    • advice burl finishing needed table top veneered
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Finishing
  17. S

    Need advice on sharpening tool

    I'm planning to buy a sharpening tool to sharpen knives, chisels, hand plane blades etc. I have looked at few models online: http://www.tormek.com/en/machines/t7/index.php http://www.amazon.com/Jet-708015-JSSG-10-Speed-Sharpener/drillpress/B000LE22EM...
  18. timf67

    Need Veneering Advice

    I have some curly/birdseye maple veneer that I want to use for a project. However, the veneer is very wavy and I am looking for advice on how to flatten it and glue it to my workpiece. I am assuming that getting it wet will make it flexible enough to flatten, but where do I go from there? Do...
    • timf67
    • Thread
    • advice veneering
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Wood
  19. M

    Advice for stripe-painting technique?

    New to this site. Wanting to find a good technique for painting stripe patterns on wood & walls without bleeding. The more I press on blue masking tape, the more bleeding happens. Aaaargh!!:kamahlitu
    • modhippee
    • Thread
    • advice bleeding painting straight lines stripepainting technique
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: "How To" Forum
  20. timf67

    spoon carving advice

    so i am trying to carve a maple kitchen spoon. I started by bandsawing the general 2-D shape then i used a spoke shave to round the handle and the outside of the "bowl". I am having trouble shaping the inside of the spoon bowl, any suggestions?

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