Recent content by Dennis Thompson

I'd like to get a benchtop router table in the $200-$250 range. Benchdog looks interesting.Can anyone make any suggestions/comments? Thanks Dennis

I'm putting up a stud wall in my attic using 2 x 4's. I plan to use screws instead of nails, what size screws should I use? Thanks Dennis

I just left the Home Depot in East Hanover NJ. They have 2 Rigid granite top table saws for $299 each Dennis

Anyone have an opinion of the Harbor Freight bandsaw (the one for about $300) Thanks Dennis (a hobbiest woodworker)

My house in 3 years old. The exterior trim has peeled in some areas & been touched up once. It is peeling again, any suggestions on the best method and paint (Brand names?)to resolve this problem? Thanks Dennis

Whenever I wear a dust mask & safety glasses my glasses fog up. Does anyone have any solutions to this? Thanks Dennis

I have the Harbor Freight dust collector, should I upgrade the bags that came with it? if yes what should I use & where do I get them? Any other suggested upgrades? Thanks Dennis

I have a dust collector & am now going to add an air filter to my shop(it's 20' x 22' x 9'). Does anyone have any recommendations as to the best one, in the $200-$400 range? Do they usually come with the hangers required to hang them or do you buy them separately? My shop is in my garage with...

Can someone suggest the best white stain for outdoor treated pine furniture? Thanks Dennis

I went to the NJ woodworking show in Somerset yesterday (it continues today & tomorrow) & found it to be pretty good. I saw a "V" drum sander at the show that was impressive, has anyone built or used one? Thanks Dennis

Is hardwood flooring something a reasonably handy person can install himself? Thanks Dennis

Does anyone know of a good source for plans for a grandfather clock? Thanks Dennis

In case you missed it & need one desperately there is a 9,500 pound wrecking ball for sale on the NJ craigslist for only $4,500! Owner says it's in very good shape

My office is heated with hot air heat, when the heats running it's too hot & when the heat isn't running it's too cold. The office is over an unheated garage. I am thinking about having either electric radiators installed or radiant heating in the floor (which I assume will require removing the...

Can someone suggest the best way to put a cherry finish on a pine table? Any recommendations as to specific products would be appreciated. Thanks Dennis