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First off, was not sure into which forum to post this. Mods please feel free to move if appropriate. Second, i am the first to admit there is a lot i do not know. I am planning on making - for our home - craftsman style front entry doors, each with a dentil moulding and 3 individual (?) lites above the moulding. My wife has been doing stained glass projects since she retired a few years ago and would is willing to tackle 3 leaded glass inserts at the top of each door. My gut tells me... Read more

In a plastic red Tool box.. Bought this for a $5 bill...inside... A pile of parts, and .. A set of instructions.....Problem? I does not fit on my Benchtop Drill Press... Hmmm...

I installed a new pair of mahogany entry door a couple of years ago and finished them with 7 coats of spar varnish. Last year I notices a slightly hazy, milky appearance showing primarily on areas that get the most sunlight. I reached out to Target and either EM 9300 or EM 2000 was suggested after a scuff sanding. About 4 months after recoating with 9300 I noticed the finish cracking and peeling. The photos below are what they look like today. The areas that receive little direct... Read more

I need some help in aligning my spindle and hope you folks can help me out. I have a 2019 Stinger 1 2x4. I have trammed the spindle by loosening the 4 bolts securing the spindle plate (plate marked B in Photo 1) and tweaking the plate and retightening. The spindle is now orthogonal to the spoilboard (within about 0.001”). I also set up a dial indicator as shown in Photo 2. I attached the indicator to plate A (see Photo 1). Plate A is attached to the Z linear rails. When I move the spindle... Read more

I can't remember where, or even if I saw this, but do you loosen the wedge before storing your wooden planes? I thought I read somewhere that you're supposed to do that so the wood doesn't contract and split out the sides. However, it seems to me that the wedge would shrink too, and there should be enough wiggle room around the iron to keep it from putting direct pressure on the sides. So it should be fine? Then again, more than half of the woodies I've run across in the wild seem to be... Read more

I need to cut an oddball (non regular) shape out of 1/8" UHMW. Final size will be less than the area of playing card. I originally planned to sandwich the UHMW between two pieces of wood and cut it on the bandsaw, but my hand is not super steady and I don't want uneven edges that I'll have to clean up. Then I thought about cutting it out on the router table, after making a template out of 1/4" MDF. I'd still keep the UHMW "sandwiched" even using the router. If I do it this way what kind... Read more

Hello everyone! I have a 2006 Epilog Helix 40 watt operated by a computer sporting Windows 7 and not connected online with unusual behavior. The laser is powered by a dedicated 20A circuit and the power goes through a Line Conditioner before arriving at the laser which gives it clean uninterrupted power to operate with. The laser fires well, tube was replaced a few years ago and has had limited use since then. The laser follows the file fine for about 45 seconds then stops and the... Read more

Want to pre drill the holes for a deep pin probe for my Delmhorst. I seem to remember reading something about this but it was 40 years ago,

This is not an economic question. I have done the research: both the open ended logistics and pricing favor one-way tickets to, and later from, in my plans. (Recognizing that one-way back prices could change in a few months) So the question is about anyone who has done this, and your experience getting boarded if you only have a one-way ticket? From reading, most countries want to know that you plan to leave and not immigrate to become a drain on their social systems. They accept... Read more

Veritas plane angle fence in excellent condition. Asking $45 plus shipping from Philadelphia.

Very lightly used shooting plane and 16” shooting board. The board was made with Veritas tracks. Plane is in mint condition. Asking $350 plus shipping from Philadelphia.