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  1. OCtoolguy
    I think I heard that trick way back when I first started scrolling by watching Youtube videos. If you don't have playing cards handy, a business card works just as well. Just cut a kerf halfway through it and tape it in place. No hole at all.
  2. OCtoolguy
    Neither did you. We all make mistakes. I can't tell you how many times I have screwed up over the years. I think I'm taking everything into consideration and when I go to install something, it never fits. It's never too small. I always have to cut it down. I've learned how to hide my screw ups.
  3. OCtoolguy
    Wayne, you will wonder why you waited. I hated the idea of spending $100 on something that really wasn't broken. But once installed and in use, I was very happy that I made the decision to buy them. My saw didn't suffer from excessive vibration but after I installed the Pegas clamps, it became even smoother. I'm like Paul in that if they broke or wore out, I'd buy another set.
  4. OCtoolguy
    I'll take a look there but I sure don't recall seeing it. But, after calculating what Les bought, I don't see the real cost savings over buying a sheet of true B/BB plywood.
  5. OCtoolguy
    I can't imagine going through what you are. My heart goes out to you and your family. If we were in closer proximity, I'd be happy to help. But then, I might be in the same mess. I hope it all works out well for you. I had never heard of New Bern before so I did a look up of it and came across these pictures. You are lucky to have survived that devastation. So sad! https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2018/09/photos-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-florence/570397/
  6. OCtoolguy
    that works out to 8 pieces 12 x 12 for $15. Almost as much as the good stuff.
  7. OCtoolguy
    Les, I've tried to find that at our H/D store but can't seem to find it. Is there another name for it? I might be blind. Well, there is that.
  8. OCtoolguy
    Good idea Brian.
  9. OCtoolguy
    Les, if that sounds reasonable, what do you think of this. Free shipping for Prime member. https://www.amazon.com/Artlicious-3mm-Baltic-Plywood-Sheets/dp/B07H3BK5SV/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=27AP2L5MS7VLG&keywords=artlicious+1%2F8"+3mm+-+12x12+baltic+birch+plywood+sheets+-+20+pack&qid=1557443751&s=gateway&sprefix=1%2F8"+baltic+birch+plywood+12x12%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1-fkmr0
  10. OCtoolguy
    That is the absolute truth. It has happened too many times for me to ever doubt the power of Murphy's law.
  11. OCtoolguy
    I'm actually very surprised that any of the saws produced in China have anything but aluminum tables. I know they do everything they can to reduce the shipping weight and going to a lighter table would fall into that category.
  12. OCtoolguy
    Dewalt is steel. At least it's as heavy as.....
  13. OCtoolguy
    My thoughts exactly Les. Dave must never sleep.
  14. OCtoolguy
    Wow! Dave you are The Man! I am humbled by your fantastic talent. You should be doing classes. I would certainly be one of your students. Awesome display.
  15. OCtoolguy
    Looks good Les.
  16. OCtoolguy
    I like the uniformity. You were lucky enough to find/buy 3 drawer units all alike. Looks great. I tried to find baby food jars. I went so far as to put an ad on C/L asking for them. I didn't get one response except to be asked what I was going to do with them. Don't people feed babies anymore?
  17. OCtoolguy
    That's strange. Mine shows no wear at all. I bought it used and have used it some myself but it still has the entire finish. I do wax the heck out of it.
  18. OCtoolguy
    I was lucky in that when we sold out to go full time RVing, we literally sold everything or tossed what didn't sell. What I have now has been accumulated since coming off the road 9 years ago. I haven't bought any nails. When they move an old home out, I get the chance to grab what is left behind. Unfortunately, I have the "packrat" gene and can't stand to see anything go in the trash if it might be useful in the future. Especially if it is wood. But I think it is time to put a lot of it in the dumpster. What brought this subject up was that my oldest son came across 6 plastic parts cabs that all had bits and pieces. None of the cabs matched. I honestly don't think they ever made two alike. Except for H/F. So now I have those 6 cabs to contend with along with the 3 that I already had. Maybe it's time to sell out again and go out on the road. Best 3 years of our 50 years together.
  19. OCtoolguy
    I like all that stuff too. I just don't need nails. You want them? I've got a bunch.
  20. OCtoolguy
    I too have nail guns. That was not really my point though. I think once you get to where I am, you will possibly think the same way I do. The last "carpentry" I did was to build the shelving up high in my shop. I used Simpson joist hangers and screws. No nails. I hate nails. If I make a mistake, I can "unscrew" what I did and do it over. I did have a feeling that you were younger than me. As most of you folks are. There are only a few folks here that are in my age group. So, please excuse me for being "crotchety".
  21. OCtoolguy
    Very nice. I like it.
  22. OCtoolguy
    I think you are very special. I'm 76 years old. I live in a retirement mobile home community. I have nothing to build nor do I have any desire to build anything requiring nails. But if I did, I'd invest in a framing nail gun. I'm happy for you though.
  23. OCtoolguy
    I don't know if I'm doing something wrong but I can't get screws to hold in MDF. I'll stick to using good plywood.
  24. OCtoolguy
    Really? In the 1060's? I recall that commercial but I'm not that old. I'm only 76.
  25. OCtoolguy
    Well, what I should have said is, other than finish nails, that is. I haven't used any carpentry nails in a very long time but I have boxes of them. Everything that I have cluged together has been with screws. I never could drive a nail straight. My Dad always said it was because I'm wrong handed.
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