Yeah. I have some projects in stained pine that turned out fine, but it's got to be all pine. The uneveness of the stain would look terrible next to real walnut.
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The simple bench I made on the first page of this thread is stained pine. It doesn't have that buttery smooth look look of high-end furniture, but it's fine if you're ok with a more rustic aesthetic.
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Saw this thing randomly on my YouTube feed. I guess it's cool there's a poor man's option, but looks like more of a pain in the ass than just using dowels.
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JessEm is proud to launch the Pocket Mill Pro Loose Tenon Joinery System. No matter what your skill level, the Pocket Mill Pro will make high quality accurate mortises with a simple hand drill.
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Saw this thing randomly on my YouTube feed. I guess it's cool there's a poor man's option, but looks like more of a pain in the ass than just using dowels.
Pocket Mill Pro - Loose Tenon System - THIS ITEM IS ESTIMATED TO SHIP
JessEm is proud to launch the Pocket Mill Pro Loose Tenon Joinery System. No matter what your skill level, the Pocket Mill Pro will make high quality accurate mortises with a simple hand drill.
Internet arguments aside about dowels vs. dominos, at least the domino being a loose tenon allows you flexibility and a little movement to get your alignment down while still providing some benefit to strength.
Jessem has their POCKETMILL system which made the usual rounds on YouTube recently. It seemed like an interesting alternative to Domino and not a replacement.
Pocket Mill Pro - Loose Tenon System - THIS ITEM IS ESTIMATED TO SHIP
JessEm is proud to launch the Pocket Mill Pro Loose Tenon Joinery System. No matter what your skill level, the Pocket Mill Pro will make high quality accurate mortises with a simple hand drill.
Rockler also has the Beadlock system which is even less expensive up front.
Rockler Beadlock Pro Jig With 3/8 Kit and Case
Drill specially-shaped mortises to accept Beadlock loose tenons — creates incredibly strong, concealed joints!www.rockler.com
Everyone keeps says that the patent exclusivity for Festool will be running out soon and the market will be flooded with actual alternative versions. But I've been reading that for like 5 years it seems.
Wow, thanks for reading my posts bro... thanks.
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Figured I'd start by seeing if I could sell some of the less desirable pieces, which will help finance the planer to do the other pieces and see what we get.
Also, I have 2 absolutely massive Ash trees in the back (bigger than the walnut was) who have unfortunately succumb to the borer. I was really hoping to not spend another summer slinging a chainsaw.
Also, I have 2 absolutely massive Ash trees in the back (bigger than the walnut was) who have unfortunately succumb to the borer. I was really hoping to not spend another summer slinging a chainsaw.
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Here’s a question for you chain sawyers out there - I’ve got a hand me down stihl ms 261 that runs great but stretches chains way before I think they should be hitting their end of life. For example, I barely get to the point to where I have to touch the raker height before the chain can no longer be tightened onto the bar. I’m very good about keeping the chain oiled and sharp.
I’m gonna try replacing the rim sprocket and getting a new bar to see if that fixes the preemptive stretching issue. Any other suggestions on what could be causing the stretch?
I’m gonna try replacing the rim sprocket and getting a new bar to see if that fixes the preemptive stretching issue. Any other suggestions on what could be causing the stretch?
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Hopefully this doesn’t blow up browsers since I’m posting on mobile…
Just wanted to show that even after years of using a table saw what stupid mistakes you can make when you’re rushing and distracted. Luckily this was about the “safest” of stupid mistakes.
Just wanted to show that even after years of using a table saw what stupid mistakes you can make when you’re rushing and distracted. Luckily this was about the “safest” of stupid mistakes.
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