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Well that was interesting. Under the conditions he did his testing Advance was very durable, and Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel sucked. However, all...

I've been working on a shadow case for a pocket watch, much like one I built for my wife last year as a Christmas gift collaboration with her father....

A couple of things to try (SWAG): 1. Disable Antivirus. A long shot, but maybe. 2. Update the drivers for the device. Technical and annoying...

You can get a 6" digital caliper for under $20 that will tell you shaft sizes and do any other measuring you'll need for this job. I use mine for...

With Windows 10 I've had good luck using this: http://www.duplicate-finder.com/photo.html Interface is simple, can pick specific directories...

Thanks everyone. I may just keep it around as a reminder to know WTH I’m bidding on at auctions.

I'm a woodworker (hobbyist), not a machinist, so no way to accurately measure shaft diameters and coupling sizes or whatever else you would need to...

Back in the day those saws were sometimes referred to as Misery Whips. I know I’d last maybe two strokes assuming I was still strong enough to...

Yes, the general market for sub-compacts is properties under 5 acres that don't have more demanding work. A big step up from the "back in the day"...

Thank you Derek. I have a pair of these that I use. The are indeed invaluable with lots of metal knobs and such around the shop. I use it now on...

Thanks for the ear worm, Thomas... :D

Oxalic acid is often used to remove rust. It's available as a white powder. If that doesn't work you could use something stronger like Muriatic acid...

Good thing you got the warning letter before they fined you. The problem with dumping into the the sewer system is a big rain will overflow the...

You are sure to find the small plough plane a joy to use. jtk

I might be able to help with the jack plane -- sent you a PM. Thanks, Rick

The DC motor is the only motor and gets powered by a rectifier.

The guy hanging from the ceiling is really being pushed around. Bill D

Could you install a mini-split instead? Just some holes for refrigerant tubing and power.

I imagine you hummed “Roll like an Egyptian” a la the Bangles.

Yes, at times my fine rasp, 15 grain, has made the difference to my dovetails being a fine fit. jtk

Lambtoolworks got back to me. They don't offer a system for the MM slider. I called Siko, they are very helpful and have done this application quite...

Here are a couple of articles I wrote for F&C a few years back. All still very relevant today! I think that Rasps are under-appreciated and are...

While no authority on the topic I have a couple Auriou rasps. One the 12” I think, 9 grain is a terrific tool. The other, I don’t see in their...

Hi Keegan, rasps and floats are very useful for shaping and finishing. Here is an old post on the subject >...

Thank You.

Got a few more.

I paid $261 for a new one back in 2012. I use it all the time on my Minimax SC4e.

And because of Thomas saying that I am not in the class of Studley (who is he? :)) , here is an updated Drawer #2 ... Three Starrett...

I have a 3 hp G1023 table saw and Jet JJP-12 3 hp J/P along with a "2 hp" dust collector on a 30 amp 240 volt circuit. I've never tried all 3 at the...