The original box was made from Ebony and Ivory. I opted for Holly and an unidentified hardwood given me by a friend. The dimensions are quite close to the original as careful notes were taken when the tomb was discovered. There are several guesses at how the game of Senet was played but very little is known of the second game. The entire affair was a gift to my brother who has a life long interest in ancient Egypt.
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Veritas Precision Square
This precision square is incredibly versatile, from checking squareness to dialing in machine setups.
My favorite glue bottle is a ketchup dispenser. Inexpensive and you can cut the tip to customize glue distribution. If you always put the cap back on, it never clogs.
Priced nearly $300 less than the DeWalt 735X, the Ridgid R4331 is an excellent value. Its three-knife cutterhead left wonderfully clean surfaces on plainsawn white oak and white pine. It did not perform nearly as well on curly maple as the 735X, but it created less tearout than all but one of the other machines (the DeWalt 734 was its equal). Knife changes were quick and easy with the provided T-handle wrench. Dust collection was good, assisted by an internal fan. The 2-1/2-in.-dia. port on the outfeed side of the machine is directed to the side, so the hose is out of the way. The planer’s top is flat and provides a good surface for holding stock between passes.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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