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  1. Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with a 90 y.o. guy who retired from the Merchant Marine service after 32 years. He reminisced, I listened. One of the most enlightening hours I've spent. His stories told of the glorious and fascinating history and, his time in, the MM. It was evident that he thoroughly enjoyed and, was proud, of his service. I asked him what an old sea dog like him was doing here in the desert. He said he just got tired of salt water. He said he fishes a lot. But, only from the bank.
    6 points
  2. As strange as it may seem, I had an uncle (by marriage) who spent the better part of a lifetime in the US merchant marine. He rose through the ranks, and was a Ship's Master during WW II. He lost a ship off the coast of Madagascar to an Italian sub, and another was torpedoed (or hit a mine, depending on which report you read) running supplies to the coast of France. I only met him a few times, but his stories were fascinating, and will be with me for life! He gave me a memento of his time in the service, the brass buttons off his last pea coat. R.I.P, Capt. Carl Norman! John
    5 points
  3. We started a P.A. here about five or six years ago. Just haven't met yet! John
    4 points
  4. Here, take one of mine...doubt I'll ever use it anyway...
    4 points
  5. steven newman

    Bandsaw Issues

    Ok, Chester Drawers is done. Cleared the bench....then modified it a bit.. . I wanted no parts rolling off the bench, or down a dog hole....took the bandsaw apart...one key stock about fell out....anther, the keyway was too worn out.. Bolts, rings, keystocks (2)......Those fancy pliers didn't work...used a pair of screwdrivers, instead. Shaft was a tad worn.. Ya think? Took a bit to get that last ring off.. heading for the trashcan. bearings and the spacer looked dirty....but were in good shape.. Got everything back together... Nail set? Helped drive the last ring into it's slot. Scrathed my head for a minute, trying to remember which way this went back in.. Figured I try it this way. Got the wheel and the pulley back on....ran the motor for a bit....no shaking, not much noise...rechecked the set screws to make sure they were tight. Added a 1/4" blade. And ran it for a bit....blade stayed put.....teeth in the center of the wheels... pulley even stayed put...when I went to remove this earlier, the slots weren't even lined up...was worn that bad on the shaft. Strange thing.....I haven't swapped out the motors...yet. The Craftsman one NOW starts right up...no issues. May swap them out, anyway..when I feel like laying on the shop floor....not today. We'll see how this goes..
    4 points
  6. steven newman

    Next Up?

    So...drawer is out of the clamps.. Hanging around...getting these.. Cleaned up and smoothed down...holes filled..until they look like.. This. Then installed the knobs...5" in from the ends, 3-1/2" down from the top... Set up the router with this little bit... To make this profile. ends and front edge of the top.... Both ends....and the the outside corners.. Ran this up until the router base hit the top...."lamb's tongue"? Bottom of the front.. And a little on the foot. All have since been sanded to 180 grit....for now... Time for a PIP... The woodworking part is done....letting my Daughter decide what flavour she wants this Need to get this up and out of the shop.....before the next Gulley-Washer comes along. Not too bad of a Project?
    4 points
  7. I always thought old blades went into that slot in the back of the medicine cabinet.
    4 points
  8. I finally put my 6" Craftsman jointer on Craigs List for free...zip...nada and, got a call within 2 hours. I'm ecstatic to get that unused, redundant, space wasting hunk of iron out of my way. "Customer" was very happy, too. Especially, when I gave him a money back satisfaction guarantee.
    3 points
  9. ahhhh. procrastination... my finest attribute...
    3 points
  10. thanks.. but I already have slew of them around here... some day I'll get around to finding them...
    3 points
  11. HARO50

    Clinometer

    Before or after you lick it off the stick? John
    3 points
  12. There was a letter to the editor in the paper about how the USMM song was not played during a celebration. I recall a couple of years ago the US Coast Guard song was not played during a VD celebration. Many folks think the songs should be played while some don't. The USMM had the highest casualty ratio during WWII, were ordered into service, and were considered part of the US military. They played a vital role in the war effort. I am always amazed that some folks seem reluctant to celebrate veterans. hat side note: I can't correct the "Us" to US in the topic title.
    3 points
  13. I'd take them back...they shouldn't do that should they?
    3 points
  14. It seems here that corn hole games have become the hot item. We have been quite busy gluing up tops for the games. Today we were busy in the shop cutting and getting five tops glued and one more ready but ran out of clamps. You know you can never have too many clamps. We made a set for an Auburn fan. They furnished the stick-on decal and we applied it and then sprayed on the clear finish. I'm an Alabama fan, but I won't turn down an order from an Auburn fan. I posted a picture of the Singer Sewing Table last week, but it got sprayed over the weekend with General Finishes Enduro Var and delivered to the customer. I'm also trying to finish up a Cedar Chest with Walnut accents. Got the skirt pieces all cut and mitered just need to get them on now. Lots to do this weekend. And today I had a meeting with a wonderful 92 year old lady that wanted a set of finials for her new gate and post. She had this very nice picture showing the gate and finials. She has already had the gate built and need the finials turned. So I went by and met with her and will be getting on turning the finials in the next couple of weeks to fit the post. My two sons and I have been quite busy in the shop lately and it has been loads of fun. So what's on your agenda this July weekend? Love to hear about and see all of your projects. Share with us whats on your agenda this weekend.
    2 points
  15. Artie

    Question About Alcohol Dye

    I saw the title of this thread, and thought I wuz gonna be reading about how Gene mighta drank too much, and was now a redhead. (Sorry, I know nothing about finishing, so I went for the cheap laugh LOL).
    2 points
  16. 2 points
  17. Yeah, one of these days I will join Procrastinators Anonymous, if I ever find my "Round Tuit".
    2 points
  18. Dave, you beat me to it by about 30 seconds.
    2 points
  19. My biological father served in the Merchant Marines late in WWII
    2 points
  20. I'll fix that Hat, and thanks for the slice of history.
    2 points
  21. lew

    Next Up?

    Sweet! Your daughter show be VERY happy with this!
    2 points
  22. Harry Brink

    Next Up?

    I get tired just reading this! I wish I could get so much done. Good job!
    2 points
  23. my 6" Craftsman jointer I had one also, for many years and I had the same opinion as you. I even overhauled it, still didn't like it.
    2 points
  24. Sounds like an auctioneer we used to go to...tail light warranty; when they see your tail lights going out the drive; the warranty is up.
    2 points
  25. Sounds like our famous "30-30 guarantee"- 30 feet or 30 seconds, which ever comes first!
    2 points
  26. steven newman

    Next Up?

    Board has been bought...$6.53 for a 3/4 x 8 x 24" Poplar board..... Maybe I should have it framed? Needed trimmed down to the size I needed.. Crosscut was with the speed square The Rip cut was done about the same...without the fence.. No..I did not cut into my vise... "Missed it by that much, Chief.." Set the back aside... Knocked the three parts for the drawer apart....so I could mill a groove for the bottom to sit in.. Then decided I needed a "new" jig made.. Since I was done doing grooves, decided to change the Stanley 45 over to a dado plane... Which meant these spurs needed rotated down to where they would cut....Needed a #18 cutter, as it matched the thickness of the back Even ran the cutter across an oil stone, to refresh the edge. Sliding skate moved to the edge of the cutter, depth stop set at 3/8"....fence set 1/4" away. To start, I drag the plane backwards a few (3) times....but, due to blow outs on the edges...I also use a saw.. Just the edges....sawn done to the depth I need. Ends the threat of blowing things out.. Run the plane until you hit the depth stop. Check the fit... I also bevel that corner. Remove the back for a bit.. Drill bit, that is. Then flip the board over.. And do the countersinks....and a bevel to the bevel with a chisel. Figured out what size to cut the plywood panel.. The one under the saw is the new bottom. Missed the length by a 1/4".....utility knife took that off... Spread some glue, bang things together, clamped it up, and got it square....added screws to the bottom... Front corners are drawn up tight. Will clean these up, later.....while I install the last set of knobs.. May also take the Stanley 45 apart, and pack it up... Stay tuned..
    2 points
  27. Ron, if those are the same aids they gave me, they are also Bluetooth capable, meaning you can stream music directly from your phone to your hearing aids. Check it out. My doctor told me I have been listening to too much phone sex. I now have "hearing aids!"
    2 points
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  29. steven newman

    Next Up?

    Finally got motivated to go to the shop...about 2pm today....just closed the shop at 6pm. This is what was on the bench, before I started in.....needed to clear things away, in order to work.. That's better...As for this jig I use for the Stanley 45? One end there is a dog.... In the middle, there is a clamp, to keep things from sliding around, or flipping over... A single screw, in line with the dog, is driven in at an angle, to tighten the part into place....solid as a rock... Got this groove done...laid out for dovetail pins.. And somehow gained yet another pin? Once all the lay out is done, I lower the board down to run the saw..first, I also wax the saw's plate...makes it easier to saw. Getting ready to chop the waste from the skinny side first. I run the knife a few times, to create a knife wall...for the chisel to stop at. Once both ends were sawn, and chopped..time to work on the two side boards.. Langdon 75 mitre box to square the ends. Then mark each for width. Was a tad wide...jack plane to fix that. Then ganged both up, and planed until they matched. Making a lot of shavings, today..... Used the "pin board" to lay out for the tails.. Saw and chop...Dry fits were tight.. Had to plane the top edge of the drawer front...then test fit to the case.. Will try to get a board for the drawer's back tomorrow. Then maybe a little assembly work on the drawer? Until I know how thick the back will be, I can't really do the dados. I can, though, get the grooves done in the sides of the drawer. May run the router around a bit, too. Was too tired to even pick up the last of the shavings.. Maybe later/ Stay tuned...
    2 points
  30. John's Friday posts are always interestingly varied and, inspiring, to boot. Cal,That's a great restore job on that mirror frame. Two questions...how did you get that picture without any reflections in the mirror? And, whatcha got going on with the wall behind the chair? I certainly envy your anticipated leisurely stroll through the beautiful and, historic neighborhoods of Savannah. In '97, we spent a few days camped on Tybee and took a memorable carriage ride through the area. Gorgeous architecture and a fascinating history.
    2 points
  31. So I just got an email for Woodsmith with a tip on disposing of old screws. The tip implied throwing old utility knife blades, screws, nails and so on into the trash is dangerous, so they borrowed a medical industry idea and used an old Parmesan cheese container for disposal of this stuff, labeled "Sharps". Now, for the record I never dispose of anything with nails in it, or let this stuff loose except into the trash; just never considered it being a hazard in there. Well, maybe I realized it was a hazard, but the industry was wise to such things and took precautions. So anyway, what's your opinion, is this tip worth using or is it making a problem that doesn't exist?
    1 point
  32. Yer Right, Fred.
    1 point
  33. BTDT! I am lucky enough to have the VA do mine. Starkey Halos that bluetooth to/from my phone/app. I've had these a year and still getting used to them. Conversation in a noisy environment is my biggest problem. The audiologist had a set of special ear molds made to reduce feedback and that helps.
    1 point
  34. Yeah I know it's Saturday but I spent ~6 hours yesterday following a "weed-eater" around the property; the remainder of the time was re-wrapping line spools. All outside work today is postponed due to the Indiana weather pattern...~10-15 min each of blue sky, clouds mixed with blue sky, clouds, rain...repeat the cycle...have spent some time in the garage and headed back in a bit for R & (recovery & reorganize); Tomorrow church, couple of errands, lunch then see what the weather allows from there.
    1 point
  35. lew

    Hard Tail

    Wow!!! Thanks!
    1 point
  36. The publication choice is guided by marketing thoughts: tips from readers give the impression of "involvement", which fosters a sense of inclusion for the customer. They'll publish what you send in, but they'll also just make stuff up as filler. It's a form of the old "shill" bidder at auctions: they're just bumping the price up. Readers DO participate, but editors are guided by the need for people to subscribe. We have recycling, so I throw all the metals into that bin. I don't bag because our service uses the big automated bin-loading trucks, so there aren't any hands to cut; and bags are a real problem for recyclers. I think most iron items get screened out with magnets, so someone getting a cut on screws or blades is unlikely. I'd think that glass and sharp plastic are more of a problem. If people are sorting through trash by hand, without gloves, they are already beyond our help.
    1 point
  37. http://www.kentuckyfriedheartwood.com/turning.htm
    1 point
  38. Holy Crap! That would trigger a major lawsuit and the lynching of that customer service rep in my neck of the woods!
    1 point
  39. wide lid plastic jar for sharps...
    1 point
  40. Had a sleep study last night and today finishing up on some bowls I had sprayed the last coat on yesterday. Getting ready to do part of the demo tomorrow at the club. Doing the demo on laminated boxes
    1 point
  41. I use my used box cutter blades as tiny scrapers. Eventually, they end up in a can with all of the other metal junk which ends up in our trash bin.
    1 point
  42. lew

    Next Up?

    That'll make an interesting conversation point!
    1 point
  43. steven newman

    Next Up?

    Appointments are being rescheduled.....don't have to go to Columbus, OH in the morning.....maybe I can get this project done in the meantime? Slipped back to the shop, this evening. Drawer #2 was started... There goes using this to resaw things to width......( maybe this weekend, I can tear it down, and rebuild it?) Old school....Drawer front didn't need a whole lot removed.... Took a while...made a bunch of Moxxon TP... The other half is on the floor. Checked the ends for square....nope. Tried a plane to "shoot" it square.. Meh....went with Old Reliable, instead.. Takes a while to cut a 1 x 8, on the flat. Got the Stanley 45 and a jig set up.. There is a bench dog at the far end, a block behind the board, then a screw to tighten it all down...yes, that is a Pitch Pocket....will clean it out, and fill it back up, later..Laid out the pins again...somehow wound up with a few extras... Then used the backsaw to make a few cuts.. Then clamp the board to the bench....and do a bit of chopping.. Half from one face, then finish up on this face...transfer the lines to the other end, lay out the lines and saw those. Then do some more chopping.. And the Chopping Crew. Front is done. Needed it to size one side panel ( for now..) Was a bit more than I wanted to jack plane off.....clamped the side panel to the bench, circular saw to buzz the 3/16" off, then a pass with a plane. Then I used the front panel one more time...to lay out for the tails....and then saw the waste side of the lines...leaving the lines.. Then chopped the waste out. Then did a dry fit... Mallet just to get it started. Was getting to be almost 10pm....time to stop. Staggered upstairs, and called it a night.. maybe tomorrow, I can get one drawer done....we'll see about the third.. Stay tuned..
    1 point
  44. schnewj

    Clinometer

    Holy do-do! That's how I learned how to do it, Herb. Are you sure you didn't know my father? I was thinking about getting a new bearometer, too. Do you guys like this one?
    1 point
  45. Stick486

    Clinometer

    F436's in a USS...
    1 point
  46. Gene Howe

    Clinometer

    But, it prevents STDs.
    1 point
  47. Gene Howe

    Clinometer

    Bill, you're shopping in all the wrong places. OUR Samsung J3s were less than a hunnert bucks. Wife and I each have one and we keep one in the car. We haven't had a land line for years. So, no extra expense involved to use the FREE clinometer App. Haven't been unlucky enough to drop my Wixey but, it would likely suffer the same damage.
    1 point
  48. HandyDan

    Starret Squares

    Took a look at my Starret squares and found different markings for hardened on each. The 12" has hardened marked on the rule and the square frame but not on the center finder. The 6" set has hardened marked on the rule only. I know this is an original set for sure because I still have the box. The angle head has hardened marked on the rule only also. It is not stamped on the frame. I wonder if the hardened rules were used with the common sets but a true hardened set would have the frames marked as hardened too.
    1 point
  49. steven newman

    Next Up?

    Ok, dovetails, the Dungeon Shop way... Laid out for the pins on the end of the drawer front.. Nothing fancy here....just a combo square and a bevel square... Tried the new saw.. Not sure I like that boxy handle....went back to the old saw on the next set.....anyway, chopped the waste with a chisel, first one side Leave a little for support, flip the board over, and remove the rest.. Then transfer the marks to the other ends, and repeat....this is the front of the drawer front. I then either stand the pin board up To mark the tails. or.... A couple corner clamps to hold things still, while I trace around each pin. I use a pencil, and it doesn't really need to be all that sharp...as I cut on the waste side of the lines, trying to leave the lines... A few "extra cuts" helps out. This was just before the bandsaw fell apart....the other set of tails was by handsaw..just like the pins, chop 1/2 way then flip over and complete the cuts...then a test fit.. Then repeat for the other end.. Ok, reset the jig for the Stanley 45.. As both side pieces need a groove. Then they need a dado....I cut the dado walls with the mitre box.. Set to the depth needed. had to redo the jig. I was just going to chisel the waste out.....then thought of a different plane.. Called a Stanely#39 3/8" Dado plane...they did make a 3/4" wide one....all I have is the 3/8"....no biggie, just cut along both walls, and meet in the middle.. Works for me. Got both side parts done...still needed a few holes drilled.. The "Twins" came over, drilled and counter-sunk a few holes. The miter cut is to help start a drawer into it's opening. Got some glue and clamps installed...had trouble with the plywood bottom..needed the sabresaw to trim it to size.. Once I could get the plywood installed.....I pulled the drawer into as square as i could..THEN added screws to the plywood Yep, it be square. Will let this sit until morning, then fit it to it's opening. have two more to get done...and a bandsaw to repair. Just imagine all the cussing that went on today We'll see IF I get anything done tomorrow....no wheels, can't do a whole of anything else. Stay tuned...
    1 point
  50. Finally finished the display case. The good thing about a job where they tell you there's no rush is that, well, there's no rush. But I had a break in my normal activity so I pulled the display case out and finished it. David
    1 point
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