advice

  1. lottathought

    Gonna be needing advice soon

    I have definately had better days. I spent the day at my grandparents house. My grandfather died about 35 years ago. My grandmother died about 5 years ago. About 10 years before my grandmother died, she lived with my parents in their home. So this house has not had anybody living in it for the...
  2. R

    Need Log Sawing advice

    I scored two maple logs this weekend, from a wind-blown tree on my Dad's place in Black Mountain. It was the tree my sister and I had our swings in a half century ago. Rumor has it that my Dad also played in it as boy. Needless to say, I hope to be able to make a few keepsakes out of the lumber...
    • Richgod
    • Thread
    • advice log sawing
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Wood
  3. oderus1671

    building a new dogpen, need advice...

    hello all, I need to build a dogpen that is elevated, just like a normal deck on a house. My question is , what can I treat/paint the deck (pressure treated lumber) with that will hold up to dog claws and the obvious dog mess that can be hosed off daily? I was thinking of that epoxy-based paints...
  4. Jim M.

    Craftsman radial arm saw: need advice

    I grew up using my grandfather's old Craftsman R.A.S. and loved it. I had it in my old shop until I let it go to friend a few years back when I got combination miter saw, I've missed it ever since. I have a chance to pick up a used 88' 10" R.A.S. in great shape for $300 + or - (it has the new...
  5. MikeH

    Kreg Bench clamp advice

    I just finished cutting out my Kreg bench clamp insert by hand with a chisel and was wondering what you have done or would do. Kreg provides you with 1 1/2" wood screws (too long for 3/4 BB) and 2" machine screws with nuts (also too long). I decided to drill through and see how far the machine...
  6. Canuck

    Advice on Material...

    Hi all, I have been asked by one of my daughters to build an assembly of cubbies for one of her friends who is opening a daycare center. It will be wall hung and approximate dimensions are 60" long, 15" deep and 24" high. As this could end up heavy, depending on the material I use, I thought...
  7. MikeL

    New woodturner; advice on starter setup?

    Last night I attended my first woodturning class and I am hooked! The class I signed up for is at the NC State Crafts Center and is being taught by Bill Wallace, a heck of a nice guy. It was such a good time. Now this is only a 6 night class, but it only took one to bring about the fever for...
    • MikeL
    • Thread
    • advice setup starter woodturner
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Woodturning
  8. MikeH

    Advice on Dewalt 12V drill for sale

    I found this drill for sale on CL for $20. I've tentatively agreed to buy it. It looks like a pretty good deal. Does anyone see any reason why I shouldn't? Thanks,
  9. Toddler

    Advice on *ducking* buying a jewelery box

    Posting because my wife is going to see a life long friend in 2 weeks. It's Lauren's 40th B-day, and Kerry might look for a very small jewelery box. Do you guys know where we might find one? Todd
  10. J

    Advice with French Polish

    Hi All, Back after a traveling for the last 6 months. I have french polished flat surfaces before, having very good results. Now I have a few pieces, platter stands, that are giving me fits. Picture a finial cut in half and glued to a flat surface. Everytime I wipe with the rubber, it...
  11. R

    Advice on dovetail saw

    I want to hand dovetails in some pieces I am making, ranging from a jewelry box (1/2" thick stock) to a hutch base (1 1/4" thick stock). I've never done this 'manually'. Does anybody have any tips on the process and/or suggestions as to what type of saw I should be looking for? I tried the...
  12. MikeL

    Seeking advice on 2 car garage conversion to shop

    Hey guys, this is only my second post as a newbie. I have read several posts where your generous guidance has helped other NCWW members, so I thought that I would pick your collective brain! My wife has agreed to hand over the entire garage space for my future shop barring I agree to scrape...
  13. SSuther

    Gloat and Need Advice

    I went to our local MWTCA meeting (Waxhaw) a couple of weeks ago and snagged two nice planes. One is a nicely used Stanley 93 shoulder plane. You may recall I'd asked advice on that awhile back. Got this one for a nice price, and it works well with no fettling required. The other is a wooden...
  14. M

    Shop Wiring Advice

    Hi - I am getting ready to build my workshop in my lower level. I am thinking of running the wiring to the machines (tablesaw, jointer, planer, etc.) underneath the wood floor through the subbasement. Does anyone see any issues with running the wiring underneath the shop and putting sockets in...
  15. R

    Headboard/Footboard Advice

    First Time Poster here. I am a realatively novice WW only started about a year ago doing a variety of projects for the wife then slowly doing projects for myself. Anyways Basically I have been following plans (from books and online) with some very basic modifications to do my projects so far...
  16. woodworker2000

    Advice Needed on Drill Press Purchase - Shop Fox or Jet (or other?)

    am going to purchase a new drill press and would appreciate some advice. I have pretty much narrowed my search down to two selections: the Jet JDP-17MFW and the Shop Fox 20" M1039. Just looking locally, the Jet will cost me about $450 and the Shop Fox (not carried by Amazon) will cost me $574...
  17. T

    Advice for Air Compressor for Shop

    Looking for advice on size of air compressor for home shop. 800 square feet to be used to blow dust around and what not.
  18. rick7938

    Advice on Bench Vise

    I need to build a new workbench for my little shop. I am confused about the different vises that I have seen in all of the catalogues. I don't know the real difference between an end vise and a side vise, etc. I think that what I want is a vise that mounts under the workbench top, that can...
  19. M

    Plane advice

    Anybody got any recommendations for a jack plane that doesn't cost as much as an electric plane and performs better than the junk lowes sells? Thanks Mac
  20. quid_non

    Gambrel Roof Advice

    Greetings all - Need some expert advice. LOML and me are building a "cozy" shack in the mountains of Virginia. Gonna be 20'x20'. I'm thinking of putting a Gambrel style roof on it to allow additional space for a loft /second story. Any suggestions about trusses vs stick built? Any other...

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