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    Raising the Grain

    What exactly is "raising the grain"? I've heard three explanations so far, but I don't know which to believe. While the phrase has undeniable alliterative and rhythmic appeal, it would make a lot more sense if we said, "making all the loose fibers stand up". (No wonder we call it "raising the...
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    Mail House Box

    A. Materials List: QUANTITY LETTER NAME SIZE MATERIAL 2 A Front/Back 1/2"x 10" x 13 3/8" Cedar 2 B Sides 1/2" x 7 5/8" x 22" Cedar 2 C Roof Sheathing 3/8" x 9 5/16" x 25" Cedar 1 D Floor 3/4" x 9" x 22" Cedar 1 E Chimney 1 1/2" x 3" x 4 3/4" Cedar 8 F Horizontal Window...
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    Making an adjustable mouth on a wood plane?

    I am trying to picture how an ordinary human being could build an adjustable mouth into a shop-made wood hand plane. I have a couple of ideas but would rather try a proven solution. I am imagining either a knob screwed into the front sole that moves along a slot on the top of a plane body, or a...
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    Amazon Bosch Miter Saw

    Free Bosch miter saw stand with purchase of either 10 or 12 inch SCMS. My first choice in SCMS was Bosch but I bought a Hitachi since it was so much cheaper. I believe FW rated Bosch number 1 in latest 10 inch SCMS review...
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    What is the best finish for walnut?

    I am making an entertainment table for the new HDTV I got and was planning on using American Black Walnut. I have not used Walnut before and wondered what looked the best without getting too dark? Any Ideas?
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    Free Shipping from Grizzly

    Grizzly is offering free shipping on selected machines List can be found here http://grizzly.com/products/freeshipping.aspx Great deal since is costs hundreds to ship one of those :D
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    DONE F-45 sliding saw

    I am in the market for a used altendorf F-45 in great condition 2002 or later programmable rip fence a must.
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