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  1. HdV

    Do not assume...

    Sorry if I sound like a know-it-all by saying this, but this is exactly the reason why I always remove the plug from its socket before working on any machine. I just don't trust switches to be safe and secure. I've seen what can happen if you don't in the workshop when I was studying at the...
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    Woodworm

    I suggested shellac. But, as I wrote, that was in case of clear coating. And only to fill the pores. Not to fill the wormholes. And no, not to kill the larvae either. But the whole point was mote anyway, because later on I understood the wood was to be covered with bitumen. That information...
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    Woodworm

    If you are thinking of finishing the wood with something clear, then I'd go for cellocol mixed with sawdust from the same boards. For an open grained wood like oak I would apply a layer of shellak before finishing (but after filling the holes).
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    On the subject of upgrades ...

    Ah, and to address another point many people make: "I am not interesting enough to be hacked". It is most often not you or your system in particular they are after. It's all just about getting resources. That might be computing power on your system or through access to the cloud, or money you...
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    On the subject of upgrades ...

    Playing with fire indeed. And the fact that one doesn't notice any problems does not equate to there not being any. I have seen too many proofs of that. But maybe my world view has been distorted by teaching professionals offensive and defensive information security for more than 20 years...
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    I didn't think i said anything wrong to my wife.

    Ha! "We would find it" eh? :ROFLMAO:
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    I didn't think i said anything wrong to my wife.

    I sure hope she showed some appreciation for all your effort! Anyway, glad to see no one was able to misuse those for ID theft. I know someone who got in a lot of trouble that way.
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    End of support for Windows 10

    I have used LibreOffice for years now (including in a commercial setting for my company) and barred a few exceptions with non-standard functionality never had any trouble with files created in MS Office. For my CAD needs I use QCAD (2D) and BricsCAD (2D and 3D). Both are proprietary products...
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    End of support for Windows 10

    @Dr.Al : yeah, I remember those times very well. There was a time when the average time before compromise of a newly installed Windows system was 17 minutes from the moment it activated its network connection. That was shorter than the time it would take Windows to finish its installation, let...
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    End of support for Windows 10

    Functionality-wise not upgrading won't hurt you. Must "improvements" of 11 over 10 as so-so anyway. And with all the frivolous changes in the user-interface you might not even like how 11 works. However, security-wise not upgrading might be a very bad idea. One of the most important aspects of...
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    Bois de Steve

    And, if planting beech, then you should absolutely add some of the root starter they need to prosper. It contains a fungus beech needs to grow a healthy root system.
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    Bois de Steve

    Not sure if that is a good idea to promote. At least around here that is an offence. It is treated as theft if you get caught. Also be aware that hedges are mainly grown of 2 species: carpinus betulus and fagus sylvatica. The last one is what you'll find in your local forest. That is the plain...
  13. HdV

    Fireplace lintel

    Yeah, a similar plate is on the back of my stove as well. Not sure if it offers the same extensive amount of information as yours though.
  14. HdV

    I've fettled my drum sander...

    Yeah, that part was a bit cringe... I really like to use Tajima cutting rulers to keep my fingers safe when cutting whichever material. Something like this:
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    Diamond plates

    I realise that diamond stones will not be damaged by swarf. It was more the scratches of a coarser grid on the steel I was thinking about. Not that I think that a few scratches would be really that troublesome, but still I do try to prevent mixing of grids when sharpening (without being paranoid...
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    Diamond plates

    With this setup, aren't you afraid of getting swarf of a different grid on your stones while sharpening? Or are you using your stones with very little fluid? Just curious. But I am probably thinking too much of my Shaptons that I need to keep wet when sharpening.
  17. HdV

    Mini dozuki saw

    @JamesHow : they sell them at Fine Tools / Feine Werkzeuge too. See https://www.fine-tools.com/japanischesaege.html
  18. HdV

    Musclechuck - anti-rust advice requested...

    I stopped using the Musclechucks. I had similar problems to what you describe. When, on top of that, the bits started creeping "up" in my router table I decided I had enough. It might certainly be the problem lies with me, like not tightening the chucks enough or something like that, but it...
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    Diamond plates

    The size of the abrasive particles does not change due to wear. It is just that the sharp edges facing your workpiece break off. The result is that the scratches will still be spaced apart the same as when the abrasive was sharp, but the scratches will mostly be less deep. In other words, you...
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    Bois de Steve

    Ah, learned something today. What I have is indeed a mattock. Never knew they were called that. Not a native speaker... ;)
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