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Just curious about those using dust collectors while carving with power. What micron size bags are you using, and what amount of dust escapes? Anyone using 5 micron bags have clogging issues, or does dust settle in to collection bag ok? I've been looking at a dust collector for a while, but...

I have some white cedar that I purchased last winter. It was special cut for me at 3 inches thick, left the bark on. I brought it home and cut the bark off on the bandsaw, maximizing my potential board width as best I could. I broke everything down to about 5 foot long pieces and stacked it...

I have some black cork Whistlers I'm working on right now. Was curious about sealing them. Does the black cork actually need sealer? IS one coat of spar enough if I plan to prime and paint, or should I put on another coat of spar? Dave

How different are Ronan Paint colors vs. Goldens? I realize there is a big difference that one is acylics the other oil. Just wondering how diffent the colors actually are. I recently purchased "Making Decoys: The Century Old Way". Chesser mixes Ronan paints throughout the entire paint...

Just upgraded from an old relic Craftsman to Jet 14" DXPro. Got it all assembled and ready to tune...what is the funky film on the table, and what is the best way to clean it off. Also what are guys using on their tables for surface protectants?? My old saw was given to me and I used to...

Trying to figure out the color mix for a black duck bill. I'm either too yellow, or too green every try I make. ANy suggestions on color mix to help me out?? Thanks Dave

Just curious what you guys are using for sealing WOOD decoys painted later with acylics? I know Spar Varnish is popular, but doesn't that require oil paints? THanks Dave

I've been over in my head a 100 times the idea of making my own mold and building a small boat out of fiberglass. Nothing huge, layout style, or somethig that could handle a 2hp. Anyway I had spoke with a guy that had built his own out of a wooden kit that he used as a plug. His, it seems...