| This blog is written by lightweightladylefty | 59 entries so far |
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Morris chair restoration #5: Assembly: I might be considered square, but this chair certainly wasn’t.
Absolutely nothing was even close to square. The left side of the front rail was ¼” taller than ...
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Morris chair restoration #4: The seat cushion
The seat cushion was really delightful. A couple of separate foam cushions had been added to ...
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Morris chair restoration #3: The back cushion
I removed the mid-20th-century gray marble vinyl to reveal more of the chair’s history. The to...
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Morris chair restoration #2: The frame
The wooden frame was much worse than I had realized. Boards had been nailed to the bottom to keep...
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Morris chair restoration #1: I may have bit off more than I can chew
Disclaimer: Please be aware that just because I have documented this journey does not mean that ...
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RECALL #31: Porter Cable table saw fire hazard
Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Ch...
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RECALL #30: Harbor Freight recalls Propane Torches
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Propane Torches Due to Burn HazardRecall Date: February 27, 2019Reca...
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RECALL #29: Harbor Freight recalls Flashlights
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn HazardsReca...
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RECALL #28: DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard
Recall Date: February 5, 2019Recall Number: 19-059 Recall SummaryName of Product:DEWALT DWD110...
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RECALL #27: Penn State Industries Recalls Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems
Penn State Industries Recalls Woodworking Jaw Chuck Systems Due to Laceration Hazard:Recall Date:...
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RECALL #26: Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard:Recall Date: November 1, 2018Recall...
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RECALL #25: RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums recalled due to Shock Hazard
I haven’t seen a woodworking recall for some time, but some of you might have this shop vac...
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Workshop safety #1: Workshop fire – averted . . . and a “whuf” question
In the process of making a jig, I routed a dado for T-track in recycled plywood. Since my trim ro...
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RECALL #24: This Mirka ROS recall includes more sanders
Recall Date: May 31, 2016Recall Number: 16-182 Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders D...
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RECALL #23: Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
Recall Date: May 11, 2016Recall Number: 16-158 Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of ...
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Drum Sander speed control repair #2: PTL! It works!
I can’t express how thankful I am for all the help in getting my sander’s conveyor ru...
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Drum Sander speed control repair #1: I need help to identify a component on speed control circuit board
My drum sander's conveyor recently quit. We were able (with help) to narrow down the problem to ...
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Planer cutterhead bearing replacement #3: UPDATE: IT’S ALL FIXED!! HOORAY!
Most important: Thank you to the helpful woodworkers who were kind enough to guide me on this end...
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Planer cutterhead bearing replacement #2: The bearing is removed; what next?
PTL! The bearing is finally off! I eventually came to the realization that I should remove th...
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Planer cutterhead bearing replacement #1: HELP! Can anyone give me advice on replacing bearings on my planer cutterhead?
Last week my planer blew a bearing on the cutterhead. It is a NuMark 12” planer, more than 30 ye...
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RECALL #22: Harbor Freight Drill Master 18-Volt Cordless Drills
Recall Date: December 1, 2015Recall Number: 16-050 Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill...
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RECALL #21: 28 Home Depot recalls
—————-NEWS from CPSC—————-U.S. Consum...
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RECALL #20: Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall Date: September 9, 2015Recall Number: 15-237 Panasonic Recalls Metal Cutter Saws Due to...
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RECALL #19: Dremel Rotary Tool recalled due to Burn Hazard
Recall Date: August 26, 2015 Recall Number: 15-227 Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary...
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RECALL #18: Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Date: January 27, 2015Recall Number: 15-064 Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Ra...
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Has anyone ever seen a tablesaw like this?
Here’s a tablesaw that is listed for sale on University of Wisconsin surplus. Does anyone ...
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RECALL #17: Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Routers Recalled Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
My guess is that this recall will affect a considerable number of you woodworkers. Recall Da...
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RECALL #16: Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards
Recall Date: June 12, 2014Recall Number: 14-205 Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to ...
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RECALL #15: Cabinet door/drawer bubble glass knobs recalled
Anyone who has used glass knobs on cabinets and furniture might be interested in this recall. ...
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RECALL #14: Mirka Recalls Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
I don’t have to worry about this recall . . . I can’t afford a Mirka! Recall Date:...
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RECALL #13: Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due to Shock Hazard
Recall Date: February 12, 2014Recall Number: 14-105Air Compressors Recalled by MAT Industries Due...
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Advice needed on regluing laminate on kitchen countertop
I would have posted this as a forum topic but couldn’t find a category where I thought it w...
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Can any of you brilliant, engineering types help a dumb, little old lady with TS V-belt questions?
I recently replaced the 5-HP motor on my Grizzly right-tilt table saw. (To be honest, my husband...
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RECALL #12: Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards C...
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RECALL #11: Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers due to Laceration or Injury Hazard
NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Communications Washington, D.C. ...
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RECALL #10: Harbor Freight cordless drill recall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 27, 2012Release #13-047 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 444-3...
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RECALL #9: DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
Here’s another recall which might be of importance to some of you LJs. FOR IMMEDIATE REL...
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RECALL #8: Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the fir...
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Can you help me identify this hardware?
LumberJocks know something about everything! So will one of you tell me for what this hardware i...
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RECALL #7: Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard
Fellow LJs: In case you don’t receive recall notices, here’s one that might be of in...
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Wisconsin Storm Damage #1: Trees, trees, trees, and more trees
On September 2, a violent storm with 65 to 85 mph winds crossed central Wisconsin. It seems ther...
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Tray Table Tutorial #2: My Brother's Tray Table - measured drawings and instructions for construction
We left off at a point where it would be a good idea to now do a dry-fit of the top to the apron....
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Tray Table Tutorial #1: My Brother's Tray Table - measured drawings and instructions for construction
I was asked if I would share plans for the tray table I made for my brother. It actually took mo...
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RECALL #6: Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
Here’s another recall notice for fellow LJs. U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffi...
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RECALL #5: Recall of DeVilbiss Air Compressors due to fire hazard
DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOf...
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RECALL #4: Ryobi Recall of Cordless Drills
Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice...
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RECALL #3: Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard
For those of you who don’t get the updates on recalls, here is one that might be of interes...
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Carvers and Pyrographers - I need your advice!!
I want to purchase a wood-burner for my husband for his birthday, but I don’t know what to ...
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HELP! GET ME OUT OF HERE!
My husband was planning to install another outlet and rocker switch for our workbench, so I offer...
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Will any LJs be at the WI River Woodcarvers Show?
The Wisconsin River Woodcarvers, Inc. will be holding their 10th annual woodcarving show, competi...
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RECALL #2: Rockler Recall
Just in case any LumberJock has one of these . . . Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Du...
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Freak Accident
The accident happened when I was nearly finished with a valance to hang over the patio doors and ...
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RECALL #1: Recall of Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switches
In case any of you LJs have a Shop Fox Dust Collection Remote Switch and didn’t get a recal...
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My First Anniversary with LumberJocks
A few days ago a fellow LumberJock sent a note that my first anniversary with LumberJocks was fas...
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Kitchen Window Arches
I originally wanted raised panel arches for over the windows in the kitchen similar to some I had...
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Bookcase Challenge04 #4: NEARLY COMPLETE
As it seems with every project, there are always set-backs. I was nearly finished except for...
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Bookcase Challenge04 #3: Building the lighting section
Building the lighting section was a little more challenging. I used a 2¼” stock crown molding to...
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Bookcase Challenge04 #2: Building the "crown"
This bookcase was designed to camouflage ductwork and to replace a portion of the book storage fr...
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Bookcase Challenge04 #1: Bookcase entry – Challenge04
I had already started working on the design for this bookcase when I became aware of this contest...
