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Demonstrating Woodworking to Cub Scouts

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Cub Scouts learn about woodworking.

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My Very Useful Wood Shop

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Putting a woodworking shop in a smaller space. After putting it off for years, I finally started to redo my garage shop 6 months ago. It started with the construction of a large shelving unit and getting rid of a lot of unused junk. This opened up the space needed. I do have the luxury

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Selling Tools On Craigslist

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Selling tools on Craigslist is a great way to make money to buy better tools and reduce clutter. I have always loved tools and have many different kinds, from metal to woodworking. Over the years I have sold many thousands of dollars worth of old tools. These are tools I didn’t need anymore due to upgrades,

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Drill Press Center Pulley Bearing Replacement

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Drill Press Center Pulley Bearing Replacement – I posted a video on youtube.com showing how I did this on a 30 year old Orbit Drill Press. I imagine it is the same on other drills with a center pulley. It can be done without special tools and the bearings can usually be bought on amazon.com

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Get Woodworking Ideas on the Internet

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Get woodworking ideas on the internet. I did a demonstration at the Woodworkers of Whittier meeting, showing the usefulness of the internet for the woodworker. It is a great research tool for finding out information. I covered three ways to use it: Get Ideas, Learn Techniques and Get Information on Tools Google is the best known

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Makita 2012NB Planer Blade Change

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Makita 2012NB Planer Blade Change- How to change or flip the blades on a Makita 2012NB Planer using rare earth magnets to hold the blade. I bought this planer used and did not have the tools or manual for replacing the blades (knives). Makita gives you a magnetic blade holder, but I did not have that. Turns

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Best Way to Kill Argentine Ants

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This is the best way to kill Argentine ants I have found, and I have tried many things over the years. Pesticides that did work were outlawed. Borax in sugar water did not work. All the different type of baits, they were not attracted to them. Amdro Ant Block Bait is the only bait they would take

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