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Happy retirement Norm!

Since you had millions of viewers each week I hope you will get millions feedbacks, thanks, greetings and happy retirement wishes. You sure deserve it.

Millions thanks Norm!

PS: I spent 21 years sitting each saturday morning to learn more about woodworking. Now, this is sad for me, and for the new woodworkers since they will miss his knowledge and wisdom. As woodworkers, should we send an email to our PBS station asking to bring back all the episodes, yes all of them from the beginning, so we can watch them again, particularly all missed episodes, and so new woodworkers can have their share of faithfull information and inspiration.

Gratefully,

Serge

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Nice box and nice 'refreshing' fit!

I made a portable dovetail jig station featuring two small drawers. Since I could'nt install latches and knobs because they would interfer with workpieces, I tried a friction fit to hold the drawers closed. Success! When moving the portable station around, the drawers stay well nested. To open the drawers, I drilled a small hole from hehind so I can slip a finger in to start opening the drawers. For a good friction fit, to me material choice and very precise cuts are the key.

Best,

Serge

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Are they available by the pound or by the douzen?

They look "hot"!!

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Serge

I guess this book is full of inspiration.

A must have book and probably few must have boxes! (at least the one on the cover page)

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Serge

Hi Betsy,

I won't cut the corners round! Does the book really square?

Besr,

Serge

» Camera, obvious, for posterity.

» Welding iron, to date my projects.

» Rubber stamps, to sign my projects.

» Mechanic's vise, for shaping hardware and sharpening small tools.

» All sort of wise-grips, to shape hardware.

» Electician wire cutter, to nip off and/or renove brads.

» Babies wipes, to clean messes, and my fingers of course.

» Car jack, to lift/move heavy tools.

» Handheld make-up mirror, to check inside joinery.

» Mechanic's magnetic tool trays, to keep small parts safe on the workbench.

» Drafting swing-arm lamps (5), to lite when precise joinery is involved.

» Cloth pins container, to keep my rags handy and from getting dusty.

» Drafter's French curve set, to enhance my designs.

» Engineer's ruler, to make scaled plans.

» Credit cards, to spread all kinds of glue.

» Food cans, to use as risers, like when installing shelves.

» Cooking Pots&Pans nylon scrubbing pads, to remove squeezed out glue.

» Dairy product lids, to mix epoxy and to use as scoop to pore PVA glue in to soak my acid brush.

» Household iron, to install pre-glued edge bandings.

» Anvil, to shape/reshape hardware.

» Auto boby round head hammer, to shape/reshape hardware.

» Kitchen timer, so I won't forget cordless tool battery recharging.

» Tooth brushes, to spread out glue and to brush off all kinds of bits after use.

» Garden gloves, to manipulate rugh wood, particularly at the jointer.

» Kids pencils sharpener, obvious.

» Clip boards, to hold sketches and plans.

» Platic straws, to clean squeezed out glue at the intersections of two meeting pieces at 90°.

You're right Tom, non-traditional!

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Serge

I'm sorry to hear about that accident Tartan.

I believe with such large auxilliary base plate and large handles no one would try to hold the router by its base, close to the spinning bit.

Because of your testamony, I'm very glad I did share this one.

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Serge

Thanks hoels01 for your question.

This is my answer :

First, just for the fun of using it. It’s a great tool featuring a soft start.

Second, why leaving the trim router in its box and use it only in tight areas or for specific tasks.

Third, while my full size router is set up for a particular job, most of the time the trim router is a great option, even if it’s small, to minimize setups, therefore minimize mistakes.

Fourth, since trim routers have the tendancy to tip, this base prevents such tipping.

Fifth, I don’t really need a 3 HP full size router to spin a 1/8" radius round over bit while still needing a wider base to prevent any tipping?

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Serge

Thanks Jason,

I'm very happy you learned something browsing my website. This is what it's all about, "sharing".

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Serge

Nice bench/cabinet Bob. Well thought too! I like it very much. Lots of storage is a big plus. Congrats!

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Serge

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Thank you so much Jason. Sharing is what my website is all about.

I was very happy to read that you learned something in your last visit.

Keep up your great work too.

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Serge

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I own several benchtop tools. Except for the benchtop drill press, which is obviously bolted on a the top surface of a wall workbench, all my benchtop tools are mounted on a piece of plywood which makes them easy to carry around. The plywood base is a little bigger that the tools themselves. Beside that, the plywood is the perfect base to clamp each tool anywhere I want or need them. And third, this plywood base is a great temporary or permanent storage area for any accessories. The plywood base of my benchtop tablesaw has a large hole in the middle of it providing a chute for the saw dust to escape when clamped on a hollow surface. And last, because of those plywood base, I can sit any tool almost anywhere like on a benchtop, sawhorses, even outside on a 45 gal. baril, trailer bed, picnic table, etc. And I almost forgot on my old and trusty 30 years old Workmate!

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Serge

Quite original and creative. I like them very much.

Congrats.

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Serge

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Attaboy! They all really do nice work. I believe several of them are futur contributors to FW magazine (hope so).
What inspiration!
Congratulations to all.
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Serge

I love it! Nice colors, nice style, nice work.

Congrats and thanks for sharing.

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Serge

Congrats Bruce,

This is a very nice looking box. If this is really your first box, hats off! You made a great job. Your choice of woods is very efficient and attractive. Doug Stowe is a talented woodworker and a great teacher too. I own couple of his books and I watch is DVD on building boxes often. He is very relaxing to watch.

Thanks for sharing your good work.

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Serge

Congratulations ! All is in the details; the color, the shine, the protruding dovetails, the splined top, the handle, contrasting brass rods. Absolutely great !
My favorite detail: The protruding dovetails. I will definitly try these on a future project.
Thanks for sharing.
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Serge
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I appreciate your detailed teaching method. Thanks for sharing.
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Serge

Really nice. Too bad it sits in the corner! (just kidding)
How many hours you said ? (unless you were able to keep time only after it was built)
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Serge

I agree, a real challenge involving patience I believe.
Nice work. How long did it take ?
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Serge

Hats off! This is stunning carving. Congratulations! The idea of carving a song along with the words and musical notes is quite imaginative and innovative.
Best, Serge

Very nice! I would see it in my living room. I believe you dust if off after each woodworking session! Congratulations!
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Nice cupboard! And thanks for the tea stain receipt. I will definitly try it. With this stain the pine looks alike a clear finish on birch. I like it.
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I love it. The contrast of colors is just great. This is my kind of look, sober and elegant. Thanks for sharing.
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Small size, elegant, great for an entry. Nice. It looks very stable even if it's quite tall for this size.
Contrasting colors seem to Welcome visitors! Congratulations!
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Nice box. Congratulations! I do recognize the influence of Doug Stowe. He's a great teacher through his books and DVD.
I like your contrasting colors. The beveled top gives a gentil sence of lightness. Thanks for sharing and good luck on your next projects.
Best, Serge

Hi Betsy. Nice and lovely box. Congratulations! Doug Stowe has a good influence as I see.
I didn't know you have started woodworking. I hope you will continue your good work and share your projects. Thanks.
Serge

Spalted tanoak ? Wow, what I nice feature. I also like the fact you left the dovetails proud. Nice work. Congratulations.
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Serge

A nice and beefy table for great turkey dinners (with potatoes, of coarse). Nice figured wood - good choice. Congratulations. What should be featured ? The dish or the table ?
Salut,
Serge