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  1. Dan
    I use BLO/mineral spirit (50/50) on cedar. You can dip, wipe or brush it on. The first coat or two really soak in but additional coats will provide a nice, low luster finish.
  2. Dan
    Welcome to The Village John. Use some scrap wood and drill a few different size holes. Then practice threading the blade in these holes. Find the smallest hole you are comfortable with and use that size drill bit. If the pattern is such that the area to cut is smaller than that drill bit you can either use a smaller bit and hope to get the blade threaded or alter the pattern to your liking. Either way patience and practice will get you there.
  3. Dan
    Great work Marg!
  4. Dan
    I love getting the mag in the mail. We all have different expectations based on abilities, desires, and project types. Most of the projects are things either too basic or not my type of project so I cut very little from the patterns. As long as I find a bit of inspiration or get ideas based on an article I'll keep my subscription. When I started scrolling the mag was a learning tool. As time went on I cut patterns just to see if it was something I'd be interested in doing. Then I found projects that I wouldn't made but I have made things based on an article. Now, my grandson is old enough to enjoy some of the basic patterns so I'll be making some of them. I agree that if you want something else in the magazine you should shoot them an email. I also see a lot of talent on this site but only a few have been in the magazine.
  5. Dan
    Poplar seems to be the popular choice. I would also use poplar.
  6. Dan
    Here's a short video by Carter Johnson. If you search the internet you'll find some other tutorials. https://youtu.be/gQDlGUhVom4
  7. Dan
    From what I remember, GFCI monitors the current differential between the hot and neutral wires. If the difference is 0 amps all is good and the circuit is happy (doesn't trip). Characteristics of a DC motor when it is operating properly can cause a differential between the hot and neutral wires causing the GFCI to trip. The trip point of GFCI can vary slightly and the differential in DC motors can vary significantly. Ma y manufacturers of power tools put the statement about GFCI in their literature to reduce the number of calls about tripping GFCI (as long as the user reads the information). GFCI were designed to protect against electrical shock to people (like using a hair dryer in the bath tub). If your tools work on a GFCI keep using it. If not, you could install a separate outlet for those tools.
  8. Dan
    Awesome!
  9. Dan
    I also got some bearings for my bandsaw. I think from Intech and spent about $25 for 6 bearings.
  10. Dan
    Excellent! The finish is superb Bruce. And thanks for your service.
  11. Dan
    Looks great.
  12. Dan
    Also check ebay. Sometimes you can get some older issues, but they may be without the patterns. Still good reading.
  13. Dan
    I agree with Jerry. I had to change some bearings and used a C-clamp. Pretty easy.
  14. Dan
    I'm about a day and 1:30 minutes away. I'll put it on my calendar. If I go I'll look you up. How much do you charge for room and board?
  15. Dan
    Let's do it! I appoint Marg to set it up and we can all fly to the land down under for a week. Any seconds?
  16. Dan
    I have cut 3/4" cherry that was over 26" tall. Spirals were not an option for me. I had to cut as much as I could in one direction then remove the blade and swing the work and cut in the opposite direction. What a PITA. A deeper throat would have made it much easier.
  17. Dan

    A.K. Special

    Dan replied to rjR's topic in Bragging Rights

    Any time you C1 (see one) you open it (beer bottle).
  18. Dan
    I love how they came out. Very creative.
  19. Dan
    Yes, I think it's a great idea. I did something similar with holiday decorations and most folks preferred the unfinished ones. The puzzles help develop motor skills and the paint inspires their imagination.
  20. Dan
    Love the story. That has got to be a great feeling. Congrats!
  21. Dan
    No Facebook for me either. Jerry, I guess if you tell me you posted a video of you building the ark with Noah I'd have to believe you.
  22. Dan
    Great one!
  23. Dan
    Where did you catch that monster?
  24. Dan
    I have a simple and easy to see 90° jig to set the table to the blade. Then I use the Wixey angle gauge to set the angle I need.
  25. Dan
    I agree. But more than that I wonder why people don't put their name in the signature.
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