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1. lidl router off centre or just me

   By simon1138, July 3, 2020
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   • curtisa
   • July 3, 2020

2. I present to you... the tapermatic 5000 tm

   By mistermikev, June 22, 2020
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   • mistermikev
   • June 23, 2020

3. New tools, new (old) wood :)

   By ADFinlayson, May 30, 2020
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   • ADFinlayson
   • May 30, 2020

4. workbench... what should one consider in terms of things to build into it?

   By mistermikev, June 14, 2019
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   • mistermikev
   • April 27, 2020

5. Old low angle block plane

   By ACRosengrant, March 8, 2020
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   • Norris
   • March 14, 2020

6. so... replacing planer blades...

   By mistermikev, March 13, 2020
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   • mistermikev
   • March 14, 2020

7. building a new plane jig... would love your thoughts on fasteners...

   By mistermikev, March 2, 2020
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   • mistermikev
   • March 2, 2020

8. I made an awl

   By Bizman62, January 15, 2020   

   • self built tools
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   • KeithHowell
   • February 24, 2020

9. variable speed router questions...

   By mistermikev, January 12, 2020
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   • mistermikev
   • January 14, 2020

10. Titan Planer thicknesser

    By willliam_q, December 30, 2019
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    • Prostheta
    • January 1, 2020

11. Refitting Work benches

    By Urumiko, October 8, 2019
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    • Bizman62
    • October 8, 2019

12. Refretting done cheaper I hope, DMLS

    By bruce9432, October 3, 2019
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    • Bizman62
    • October 4, 2019

13. Cutting Channels in Mahogany

    By SGFanboy42, September 19, 2019
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    • Bizman62
    • September 20, 2019

14. F Hole Templates

    By Urumiko, July 9, 2019
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    • Bizman62
    • July 11, 2019

15. school me about planers...

    By mistermikev, February 25, 2019
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    • mistermikev
    • June 28, 2019

16. Sanding Beam Alternatives?

    By SGFanboy42, June 5, 2019
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    • Bizman62
    • June 5, 2019

17. Pay Attention to What You Are Doing

    By Chuck_Chill-Out, June 4, 2019
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    • mistermikev
    • June 5, 2019

18. forstner bits... odd sizes needed

    By mistermikev, December 29, 2018
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    • mistermikev
    • March 11, 2019

19. bandsaw tires... rubber or urethane? glue or no glue?

    By mistermikev, March 9, 2019
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    • mistermikev
    • March 9, 2019

20. DIY copy cat jig on linear rails

    By Joe Satellite, February 21, 2019
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    • ADFinlayson
    • February 27, 2019

21. How do you cut your f-hole? What bit?

    By mistermikev, January 3, 2019
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    • mistermikev
    • February 22, 2019

22. Talk to me about finger planes

    By komodo, January 30, 2019
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    • ADFinlayson
    • February 15, 2019

23. so all this time I thought it was rock birdseye because perhaps it grew near rocks?

    By mistermikev, February 6, 2019
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    • mistermikev
    • February 7, 2019

24. Fret hammering technique

    By Gitarren, November 21, 2018
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    • ScottR
    • December 3, 2018

25. Properly measuring/marking a drill bit for proper depth?

    By Captainstrat, February 7, 2018
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    • Dark Mavis
    • November 11, 2018