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I learned that I know almost nothing about what is being discussed here! But, learning that you are ignorant is important.

You can also look at Home Depot. HD wood is not planed as well and is not sized as well as boards from Lowe's. HD wood is also cheaper per Bd Ft. Lowe's boards are finished 4 sides and milled to exactly 3/4". I think the wood you found at Lowe's is all heartwood from a red oak source. You need...

I know what they are, My late wife had one when we met. My dad who loved to name cars, tractors and other stuff, promptly tag it " Ralph" and so it was called for as long as she had it. It was actually fun to drive!:)

I found a M2 some time ago and decided I didn't have time or energy to do nything with it, so I gave the parts away. Nice to see one in working order, it was interesting to see the differences and similarities with M2 and and the real SS machines.

WmZiggy, Thanks for your service and also thinks for the care given to your BIL. The wood working is great, the motivation a real gift.

OHMMMMMM, I don't have one, used to, but it "migrated" to some where. I would not use it much anyway. I have a pretty hard and fast rule: If it might shock me, or blow me up, I call a pro. I have found this to be a good rule for me. Anything other that very basic stuff like replacing switc...

hey, you were in position to do what ever was asked, never sell yourself short! A lot of it is just " luck of the draw". Thanks for serving. That CS thing is not a lot of fun.

I just returned from the 75th Ranger Regiment Association Reunion at Fort Benning GA. I thought some of you might enjoy this story. The Present day RAngers, Vietnam era Rangers tract their linage to Merrell's Marauders. The association decided to honor that by bringing in any of them that wanted to ...

I am in awe, what a great project!

I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this, but there is a minimum width on the blades. Once they are sharpened to the point that that minimum is reached, they are not safe to be used. I can't get to my manual right now, so I can't tell you what it is, but you should check. That blade coming apa...