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Gluing PVC Pipe – Solvent Weld PVC
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Gluing PVC pipe requires PVC primer and PVC cement to create a solvent weld. For the strongest bond, deburr the pipe and chamfer the outside edge. Put PVC primer in the fitting, then the pipe, then a second coat in
Woodturning | 5 Piece Lidded Box
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I used African Blackwood and Maple to turn a five piece lidded box. For the main body of the box I turned two sleeves so that the African Blackwood would slide over the maple to give it a nice effect.
10 Steps Forward. Zero Steps Back
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The gear drive I added to my homemade band saw worked, but was insanely noisy. It was bad enough that I decided to return it to the belt drive, but with a flat multi-V belt this time AND pulleys that
Woodturning | Burl Cap Stopper
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In this video I turned a Maple burl cap bottle stopper. I used a stone inlay to decorate the natural burl cap around the rim. Tools I used in this video. Robust lathe if you have any questions nilesstopper@gmail.com Easy
2025 Shop Tour
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It’s been a wild ride, and we’re just getting started. Thank you for coming along on this journey for so many years. I started this channel in 2012, and while I took a 15-month break, it is time to get
Bread Machine Italian Bread
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A simple recipe for making a 2 pound loaf of Italian bread in a bread machine uses: 1 ¼ cups plus 2 Tablespoons of water (room temperature around 80°F to 90°F 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons sugar 1 ½
Garage Floor Containment Mat
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The GaraMat garage floor containment mat traps water, snow, road salt, dirt, oil and other fluid leaks. The containment mat is made from a heavy duty PVC. Hook and loop fasteners hold the mat in place and allow for easy