LCHIEN
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Last Activity: Today, 04:27 PM
Joined: 12-27-2002
Location: Katy, TX, USA.
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Ouch, do recover quickly. I presume that if not replaced, the original would have given out sooner or later curtailing shop time as well! -
My older set was in a box in increasing size easier to find. They alternated up and down so they fit most compactly as well as Being in order. I considered...Leave a comment:
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fast little project, cell phone holder
Just did a fun little quickie project, took me a a bit of time tday before lunch and then finished after lunch. I saw the idea on a facebook reels and...
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Labeled my forstners
Liking my Freud Forstner set but the layout always leaves me hunting for the size I need. Not in totally logical order, Hard to identify by reading the...
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There's some key things to remember about a traditional cast iron table saw vs a BT3x00 saw.
In a traditional saw, the cast iron table is...Leave a comment:
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My personal feeling is that the left side miter slots are un necessary on the BT3xxx saws - the sliding miter table has been pretty much sufficient for...Leave a comment:
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Importance of setting drill press RPM
repost from 2006 post I made. 3/8" drill at various speeds, 3/4" pine. feed rate adequate for cutting and removal.
Table saw Cut thru...Last edited by LCHIEN; 02-03-2026, 02:20 AM. -
does the upgrade add a file download section?Leave a comment:
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thank you.Leave a comment:
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safety reminder courtesy of McFeeley's 10 safety rules
The wood shop is not the place to be in a hurry or have an "it won't happen to me" attitude.
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I screwed up this year. Put two weight pockets in front of the rear axle instead of split just before and after the rear axle. Changed weight distribution...Leave a comment:
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I raised the middle wheels to keep rolling losses to a minimum, only 4 outer wheels roll. But it only needed two small weights to make it 5 oz. Still...Last edited by LCHIEN; 01-30-2026, 04:00 AM. -
One of my favorites from several years ago.
Wasn't fast but no one got in the way, haha.
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Derby car time
My grandson is in his last year as a CubScout, going to Arrow of Light next week to promote to BoyScout.
checkin for this, his last Pinewood Derby...Last edited by LCHIEN; 01-28-2026, 03:22 PM. -
Yup, it will be 24°F overnight (early Tues AM) in Katy but will be up to 40 Tuesday afternoon.Leave a comment:
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temperature dropping all day long (Sunday afternoon 4 PM), never warmed up. Going to be 22 tonight.
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Cold weekend coming - shop preparation
What shop items in an unheated shop do you protect? When the expected low outside temps are in the 21°F degree range
My wood glues.
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Gonna be cold this weekend
Going to have a cold Norther come though Friday Night, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with temperatures down to the 21-22°F at times.
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yeah, I have seen gun oil, sewing machine oil, reel (fishing) oil, watchmakers oil, clockmaker's oil, among other specialty oils, not sure of the exact...Last edited by LCHIEN; 01-23-2026, 01:56 PM.
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