Freak Accident
The accident happened when I was nearly finished with a valance to hang over the patio doors and was drilling small holes through which I was threading gold cord. My old-age vision is rather poor so I...
View ArticleRECALL #2: Rockler Recall
Just in case any LumberJock has one of these . . . Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and...
View ArticleWill any LJs be at the WI River Woodcarvers Show?
The Wisconsin River Woodcarvers, Inc. will be holding their 10th annual woodcarving show, competition and sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, and Sunday, March 21, at the Elizabeth Inn...
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HELP! GET ME OUT OF HERE!
My husband was planning to install another outlet and rocker switch for our workbench, so I offered to cut the openings. I lifted the top – which hadn’t yet been screwed in place – to cut the hole for...
View ArticleCarvers and Pyrographers - I need your advice!!
I want to purchase a wood-burner for my husband for his birthday, but I don’t know what to get him. Right now he has two very, very cheap ones with no heat settings. (They were probably both under $10...
View ArticleRECALL #3: Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard
For those of you who don’t get the updates on recalls, here is one that might be of interest. NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington,...
View ArticleRECALL #4: Ryobi Recall of Cordless Drills
Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2010Release #11-009...
View ArticleRECALL #5: Recall of DeVilbiss Air Compressors due to fire hazard
DeVilbiss Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2011Release...
View ArticleRECALL #6: Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration...
Here’s another recall notice for fellow LJs. U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 5, 2011Release #11-216 Firm’s...
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Tray Table Tutorial #1: My Brother's Tray Table - measured drawings and...
I was asked if I would share plans for the tray table I made for my brother. It actually took more time attempting to write these plans than it did to complete the tray table. I did not take any...
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Tray Table Tutorial #2: My Brother's Tray Table - measured drawings and...
We left off at a point where it would be a good idea to now do a dry-fit of the top to the apron. Dry-fit the top to the apron. Before going further, now is a good time to dry-fit the slant top to the...
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Wisconsin Storm Damage #1: Trees, trees, trees, and more trees
On September 2, a violent storm with 65 to 85 mph winds crossed central Wisconsin. It seems there was very little coverage of the storm. Even the communities less than an hour north or south of us were...
View ArticleRECALL #7: Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration...
Fellow LJs: In case you don’t receive recall notices, here’s one that might be of interest. April 19, 2012Release #12-154 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 464-7946CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC...
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Can you help me identify this hardware?
LumberJocks know something about everything! So will one of you tell me for what this hardware is used? Thanks for your help.. L/W
View ArticleRECALL #8: Bosch Recalls SkilSaw Miter Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop...
View ArticleRECALL #9: DeVilbiss Air Power Co Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire Hazard
Here’s another recall which might be of importance to some of you LJs. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2012Release #12-269 DeVilbiss Recall Hotline: (866) 885-1877Craftsman Recall Hotline: (888)...
View ArticleRECALL #10: Harbor Freight cordless drill recall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 27, 2012Release #13-047 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 444-3353CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless...
View ArticleRECALL #11: Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers due to Laceration or Injury Hazard
NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Communications Washington, D.C. ———————————————————————————————————————— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 6, 2012Release #13-059 Firm’s...
View ArticleRECALL #12: Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to...
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Can any of you brilliant, engineering types help a dumb, little old lady with...
I recently replaced the 5-HP motor on my Grizzly right-tilt table saw. (To be honest, my husband did because this weakling couldn’t lift 65 pounds.) I figured it was a good idea to replace the belts,...
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