Thursday trivia

5/1/08, 4:29 PM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Thursday trivia

Say that I am in the process of nailing a project together, but the nails keep splitting the wood. I don't have access to a drill to predrill the holes. What is something that I can do to help prevent the splitting?

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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5/1/08, 5:06 PM #2

Ed in Leaside
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I'd use the awl on my Swiss Army knife. But if you don't have that you can hit the nail (not) on the head.

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5/1/08, 5:25 PM #3

Bill Hammond, Oregon Coast
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I don't want to be blunt abut it, so I will just tape it to not make a point.

Bill, on the Sunny Oregon Coast

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5/1/08, 6:11 PM #4

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla
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I have always hit the point of the nail with the hammer to blunt it.

Works for me.

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5/1/08, 9:34 PM #5

Steven Antonucci
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What a dull question...

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5/1/08, 9:44 PM #6

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
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Time to switch...

to cut nails 8^)

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5/2/08, 4:17 AM #7

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cut to the point. Thanks for the ?

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5/2/08, 11:49 AM #8

Dan Donaldson
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;-) to all

Too much of a softball question ;-) Will have to find a bit more difficult one for next week. ;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: Thursday trivia

5/5/08, 12:25 PM #9

Stephen Shepherd in the State of Deseret
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Use a brad awl

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