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replied on	face frame inset drawer slides	07-02-2019 12:58 PM
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commented on	Deck has kept me out of the shop	06-29-2019 07:55 PM
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Tools I Recommend #2: Magnets...amazing things

04-04-2019 11:29 PM by BlueRidgeDog

I have been meaning to do this for a long time. I picked up $10 worth of rare earth magnets from https://www.magnet4less.com/ (1/2×1/8) A half inch shallow hole in push blocks and I no longer have to go hunting for them.

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Arts and Crafts Dresser #11: Wrap it up

03-31-2019 05:41 PM by BlueRidgeDog

Long fun project. The final steps were four coats of Osmo rubbed out with #0000 and woollube after coat 3. For a modified Arts and Crafts design, I like it. If fits the intended space and use and works with some of my existing period piec...

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Very small improvement to sanding process

03-29-2019 06:55 PM by BlueRidgeDog

I had sanding. I had sanding with power tools more. It is too dusty, too noisy and cumbersome. I really only get out the power sanding tools for drawers sides now as they tend to need sanding after fitting. This time I got smart and joined...

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Arts and Crafts Dresser #10: Drawers Done - well mostly

03-23-2019 11:42 PM by BlueRidgeDog

I pushed on through the last three today. Dovetails cut, slotted and glued. I am getting better I had three back to back saw to fit, then one that needed massive paring. Prior to glue up the drawers were dry fit, then rough fit to t...

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Tools I Recommend #1: Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide

03-20-2019 10:39 PM by BlueRidgeDog

My father was a wood sculptor. I spent my childhood surrounded by his tools and sharpening bits. He could put a razor edge on piece of cardboard and read grain direction from 10’ away. He could get a glass smooth finish on an end grai...

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#1 posted 01-05-2019 12:46 AM

Welcome to Lumberjocks! As you’ll soon find out, this is an amazing community of helpful and knowledgeable folks. From your first project posting, I can see that you’re off to an incredible start. Keep it up.

-- Howard - "Time spent making sawdust is not deducted from one's lifetime." - old Scottish proverb

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