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Band saw set up problem
January 8, 2009

I have a Powermatic 14" band saw and have been trying to follow your suggestions for setting it properly for resawing. I am using a new 1/2" wide 3 TPI blade.…
planers, vintage and modern
January 7, 2009

Hi John, Your experience with machines old and new makes you Prime Candidate no.1 for this question - thanks! I run a (mostly) one man shop designing and making furniture,…
best wood and finish for a steam chair
January 7, 2009

Hi all, I was wondering what your recommendation of wood and finish would be for a chair which will constantly be "steamed" thanks! -Tom Edited 1/6/2009 7:34 pm ET by…
Drill Press Idler pulley angled!
January 6, 2009

Hi, I just purchased the Ridgid DP 1550 and assembled it. Overall very nice finishing. Buuut....when I went to check the alignment of the pulleys I noticed the motor pully…
Installing a Hock blade in a Stanley #20
January 5, 2009

Hello John: I am building a colonial Bombe chest and have purchased a Stanley #29 Radius Plane to finish its contours. I added a Hock #3, 1 3/4" blade, as advised…
Workbench – FWW #139
January 4, 2009

Hi John, I have looked at your workbench from FWW #139, and think it looks like a very nice and practical design. My plan is to build one myself and…
Combination wood
January 4, 2009

Happy new year to all! I just want to say I've enjoyed Fine wood working and reading all the comments from all the other not so expert experts out there. …
Phenolic Plywood
January 3, 2009

John, I am in the same situation as your previous gentlemen who is looking for Phenolic Plywood..I live in Northern CA. and have checked several major plywood and hardword sources…
Hook & Loop Sandpaper issue
January 3, 2009

I just bought a new hook & loop pad for my Bosch random orbital sander because the paper was working itself loose with the original pad. The new one doesn't…
Which kind of saw to buy?
January 3, 2009

Im new at woodworking and looking to buy a saw. Should I buy a portable table saw or a circular saw and use a fence?

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