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  1. JAC1961
    HA! Love em both!
  2. JAC1961
    Wow, absolutely beautiful work. I can't imagine having the skill or patience to be able to do that.
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    Rohn from OH

    JAC1961 replied to Rohn's topic in Introductions

    Welcome from the western side of the Buckeye state!
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    Sure can https://www.meiselwoodhobby.com/Products/ViewProduct.aspx?id=12505
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    For cases where there's already a finish, I've had good luck with either E-6000 and polyurethane construction adhesive... crazy I know, not regular ole pva. Epoxy would probably another good choice.
  6. JAC1961
    Congrats! Nothing better than a new tool.
  7. JAC1961
    Meisel Hardware also sells a similar set of plans that have 2 different sizes included.
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    I think the thing with CA glues and the use of accelerators is keeping things in perspective. I would not use it on any joint that would see much load, as in tables, chairs, bookcases, etc., but for small decorative items that are going to spend their lives sitting on a shelf or hanging on a wall it's plenty strong enough. I've used CA glue on lots of small things, almost always with accelerator, and have not experienced any failures. In fact I recently made a business card holder with a CA glued butt joint. Knocked it off onto a concrete floor, could tell from a dent that it hit on the glued, cantilevered piece and was perfectly fine.
  9. JAC1961
    Remember, better to beg for forgiveness than ask permission!
  10. JAC1961
    Yep, if that was my neck of the woods, I'd be all over that. If it'd been for sale for awhile, I'd probably even offer them a little less.
  11. JAC1961
    Don't think I did, but I'm so tempted to buy one of the ones that I've seen. I don't use my Dewalt enough (yet) or have floor space to justify it, but it sure is tempting. Maybe if I'd sell some lumber... Nah!
  12. JAC1961
    I do that with gift cards. Last time I got a $25 Home Depot gift card for my birthday and bought a $200 extension ladder with it.
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    I buy fairly large (probably 8-12 oz) pump bottles of Starbond from Amazon. I've never used any of their CA products, but I've used epoxy from Bob Smith Industries and been very happy with it. (also available on Amazon) As far as I know, accelerator works with all varieties of CA. BTW, I just had a container of gel CA that wouldn't set up without accelerator. I looked at the date on the bottom and decided that "2014" meant it was no longer good, lol.
  14. JAC1961
    I second Ray's post. I see older Hegners at silly low prices quite often. You might have to be patient or drive a ways, but good deals on quality tools are available.
  15. JAC1961
    As long as you can find the file on your computer, you should be able to pick it with "choose file" at the bottom of post/reply window. VID_20181109_102123204_HDR.mp4
  16. JAC1961
    It must be good, as soon as I saw it the Grinch song started playing in my head. Nice job!
  17. JAC1961
    Something I thought that I'd add that seems related. I never, ever open my windows or leave doors open and I run a dehumidifier in warmer weather. Since I started doing this a number of years ago I've had no rusty tools, no waxing or spraying of cast iron tops and electric motors to have repaired. Kinda stinks on nice spring days, but worth it in the long run.
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    That's very interesting. After working behind a computer for years, I could use extra help in the sight dept at time. Might have to try it. I wonder if there's a scientific reason for it.
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    My problem is I can never remember the "tricks" for that seldom used stuff so I just type it out. Quicker in the long run, but I do share your curiosity for how it's done.
  20. JAC1961
    Excellent work. I really like that design. I'd make some for our grandson, but he already has 2 boxes of mixed vehicles I've made for him.
  21. JAC1961
    Those are sooo cool! All of them together is a little spooky tho, lol.
  22. JAC1961
    I've watched the movies, but don't get that excited over them... but that is just plain and simple COOL! Great job!
  23. JAC1961
    I've made some signs that I first heavy burn the main background board and then wire wheel off the burnt material (known as shou sugi ban). This sometimes creates some major cupping. Since it's supposed to be a rustic appearance, sometimes I can live with it, but if I'm going to CNC afterwards it has to be somewhat flat. I've had fairly good luck with putting a well wet towel on the concave side and going over it with an iron... my iron that I bought and keep in the shop for just such tasks lol. I leave it in one place for a good length of time, probably at least 30 seconds before moving it. I do the entire area and then re-wet the towel and do it again. I then flip it over, put a couple jointed 2x4's perpendicular to the cup and add some good heavy stuff. If it's dry I throw the wet towel over everything so slow drying. It usually flattens well, but it's a crap shoot whether it stays or not.
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    Looks very professional. The boxes are a great touch. Happy birthday btw.
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    My shop is also 24x30, stand alone and well insulated walls and ceiling. I have a woodstove in one corner that does the majority of the heating and a 220v electric heater in the opposite corner that I can use to raise the temp quicker on really cold mornings. I also set the onboard thermostat at about 35 during really frigid weather to keep everything about freezing at night. For cooling I just use a 5000 btu window a/c. It does OK, but when it dies I'd probably upsize to a 8k or 10k. If I were starting over from scratch, I'd still have some kind of wood heat, but would consider a mini-split for cooling and auxiliary heat.
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