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Also look at mandrel, inserts, etc. quality all the way around. Niles company was sold some years ago to Carl Jacobson, an online wood...

Well, we only had one really good bite which cut the line and was probably a big barracuda or a Wahoo. Otherwise we just had a beautiful...

I did 22 mortises, drilled the draw pin holes and made the dowels. Assemble and glue tomorrow. No clamps needed with draw pins.

I can't believe it. Today marks my 62 year journey after joining the Army, 11/10/64. I grew up and became responsible for anything I did...

You’ve got a VII Corps patch and Engineer brass. Where was the 237th Jerry?

237th Combat Engineer, Tom. So, how did you know it is 7th Corps. ................ Nubs

I did 22 mortises, drilled the draw pin holes and made the dowels. Assemble and glue tomorrow. No clamps needed with draw pins.

Got the next batch started

I did 22 mortises, drilled the draw pin holes and made the dowels. Assemble and glue tomorrow. No clamps needed with draw pins.

I’ve always heard it was due to the longer processing time to dry a thicker board and take it to market. No matter if air drying or...

I’m just curious and wondering why a 3” bowl blank is listed at over $40/BF and 1” stock is less than $15/BF from a supplier. One...

Now that’s a young VII Corps Engineer

Thought of you and the other Texas gang Chuck but we just ran out of time. I definitely want to come back and spend more time. That part...

There are several places selling similar looking to the original Niles designs, don't bother with them, go right to the source. I don't...