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  1. Norman Hitt

    Fishtank Stand - Evolution + Planning

    Your design built with plywood will be more than strong enough, Art.:thumb: The only thing I might add/question is that in the last design picture it looks like the back is open, and if so, I would add that if it were me, I would use a 1/4" plywood back on it to prevent any racking...
  2. Norman Hitt

    Kudos to Woodcraft Cust Svc

    I had described a problem purchase in post #3 of Ned Bulken's Woodcraft Customer Service thread, and then an unsolicited response from the General Manager of the 6 Texas Woodcraft stores in post #6 of Ned's thread, so here is the final outcome of it all. Since my Daughter had been away tending...
  3. Norman Hitt

    Pics Slower than Snail Mail

    Is the picture loading getting steadily slower for anyone else? It absolutely takes forever for them to load now, so I thought it must be my computer, but I went to a couple of other forums and clicked on some threads with several pictures in a post, and the pics came right up and I could go...
  4. Norman Hitt

    Link to Sam Maloof's Shop Pics

    There is a thread with a LOT of pics taken by Brian Kent, who was given a "Day in Sam Maloof's Shop". Hope you can see them. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=110819
  5. Norman Hitt

    Frustration......

    Are most of you able to buy Zinssers "SEALCOAT" locally, or do you have to order it? It's crazy, but both Borgs in both Odessa and Midland carry several different Bullseye products, but NOT Sealcoat:bang:Neither do the ACE stores OR the Paint Stores.:bang::bang::bang: It seems crazy to me...
  6. Norman Hitt

    Vacuum Press Questions..........

    ....., but UNFORTUNATELY, it's for Food Storage, and not Wood.:( It seems we are always overlooking things in our overstuffed Deep Freeze and losing food to Freezer burn. Now with 50 + lbs of freshly shelled Pecans to store, we have decided that NOW is a good time to get one of the Vacuum Pak...
  7. Norman Hitt

    Database Error....AGAIN????

    Did anyone else experience the Database Error problem on the Forum Site again earlier this evening? I had been on the site for a while when it popped up and it lasted for a good half hour or more for me. Wonder what is the cause of this recurring problem? It must be something in the New setup...
  8. Norman Hitt

    What's Up, Can't Post..........

    .........in the Voting Booth thread? Is the thread closed or something, because I get the You May Not msgs. I am registered AND voted so........? Anyhow, I just wanted to say thanks to the outgoing members for your service, and thank all those that ran in the election and congratulate the New...
  9. Norman Hitt

    Birthday Wishes

    Looks like today is a birthday for all "Young Fellers",:D Sooooo,.........:b-day: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Toni Ciuraneta :b-day_cake:, John C. Nelson:b-day_cake:, and J.B. Paul:b-day_cake:. Hope you have a Great Day, long Life and the Birthday Fairy leaves a lot of surprises in your shops for...
  10. Norman Hitt

    "Toggle" Clamps for Jigs @ HF On Sale

    Harbor Freight has two sizes and two models in each size of the clamps that you screw to a jig and then snap shut on sale. The smaller ones are 2.99 and the next larger size is 3.99. Not in the flyer, but marked in our local store was an even larger size that was marked Closeout @ 4.99. I...
  11. Norman Hitt

    Notice Anything Different???

    As some may know, I had to take a break from posting to my Shop Thread last Thursday, because some "In a Big Hurry" fellow, had reconfigured the Graceful lines and shiny appearance of the LOML's car. Thought I'd post these to see if you could notice the difference.:rolleyes: The first pic is...
  12. Norman Hitt

    Norman's Shop Thread

    This is VERY belated, and the pics are old, but it's a start, so here they are in the post below that George was kind enough to move for me. I WISH there was that much room in there now, (without all the "STUFF" that has collected since these pics) 'cause it would sure be easier to work on it...
  13. Norman Hitt

    Prefinished Plywood Supplie..DFW/Lewisville Area?

    Has anyone purchased, (OR know of a Good Supplier) for Prefinished Plywood in the DFW or Lewisville, Tx area. I would like to check them out while on this visit to facilitate planning for a future project here. Thanks for any information you might have.
  14. Norman Hitt

    Thanksgiving Wishes

    :wave:Since we will be leaving later this morning for our "Now Annual" Thanksgiving Holiday Trek to visit our Daughters, and I sometimes can't get on the PC there, (Too Many Users):D, I would like to wish everyone in advance a Happy Thanksgiving, and if you're traveling, a Safe Trip, ('n don't...
  15. Norman Hitt

    SOME Things Are Looking UP

    As most of you know, I have mentioned from time to time about the POORER than average quality, (even for Borgs) of the wood products, AND Management and employees at OUR local HD, and many times drive the 45/50 mile round trip to Midland to go to either the Lowes or the HD there, which is much...
  16. Norman Hitt

    Howdy to Everyone,...I'm Finally Back

    I just wanted to say Hi to everyone, and that I'm, "FINALLY" back on line after my computer CRASHED nearly four months ago, (just in case Anyone wondered what happened to me). :rolleyes::D I've sure missed this place but hopefully this rebuild and upgrade to the machine will keep me going for a...
  17. Norman Hitt

    Great Lakes Castor Install on MM-20

    Unfortunately I have no Pics, because the LOML still can't remember where she hid the camera.:rolleyes: Due to having to store a lot of construction mat'l (and other junk for the time being) in my shop besides the tools, and the rolling scaffold I'm using while working on the walls, I can...
  18. Norman Hitt

    Glenn Bradley....New Avitar question

    Glenn, seeing your most recent Avitar Picture, I've just got to ask, have you taken up reclaiming old logs from river and lake bottoms these days?:rofl::rofl::rofl:
  19. Norman Hitt

    How Come NO GLOATS????

    I'm really surprised that I haven't seen many/any recent gloats or user reports on that 3 1/4 hp Freud Plunge router that everyone seems to have for sale for $ 129.99.:huh: Didn't any of you guys/gals buy one of these,....sure seems like a good price, with variable speed, above table bit...
  20. Norman Hitt

    Slow Voting Members

    Boy, the voting response here looks like most civic elections,.......:huh: C'mon folks, it's been two days now, and only 62 have voted, so let's get it in gear and Click those Mouses on your "FAVORITE FIVE".:thumb:
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