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Today, 2:03 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Would You Buy This? in Neanderthal Haven

If you have watched the TV show "Flea Market Flip" or "From trash to treasure", you can see all sorts of stuff "upcycled" into a piece of furniture...

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Today, 1:54 PM

Robert Hayward replied to a thread Trouble logging in in Forum Tech Support

It is fixed. I deleted the shortcut I was using to go to SMC and created a new shortcut. Just tried it three times and it worked as expected each...

8 replies | 307 view(s)

Today, 1:45 PM

Mike Henderson replied to a thread WorkSharp - going from disk to stones in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That's what I do. For the port that sharpens on the bottom of the disk, the position of the abrasive is not changed by using a diamond plate. But...

8 replies | 371 view(s)

Today, 1:42 PM

Bill George replied to a thread 30w Fiber Laser Not Firing Help Please! in Laser Engraving General Topics

Ditto what Kev said and I think he already told you to unplug and re-plug all the connections. Some Chinese venders sell counterfeit Ezcad boards ...

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Today, 1:41 PM

Aaron Inami replied to a thread Minimax wiring help in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Unfortunately, companies that manufacturer power cords do not follow US color coding standards like they should. I have seen all sorts of color...

10 replies | 277 view(s)

Today, 1:41 PM

Robert Hayward replied to a thread Trouble logging in in Forum Tech Support

No joy. I have cleared all cookies, Chrome cookies specific to SMC, rebooted and hard booted. Still have to log in twice with the first attempt...

8 replies | 307 view(s)

Today, 1:40 PM

Mikail Khan replied to a thread is the Bosch 1295 supposed to spin freely? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't have that model. Sanders typically have a rubber "brake" that rubs on the pad. Slows pad down when it is off the workpiece so it does not...

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Today, 1:14 PM

Clarence Martinn started a thread Which new Lathe to get Small or Midi??? and couple of questions in Turner's Forum

Thinking of starting to make and possibly sell, Wood beer mugs, Wood Wine Goblets and , yes, fancy Wood Rings:rolleyes: ( Oh, how did ...

0 replies | 29 view(s)

Today, 1:07 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Legs for a midcentury bench in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Aaron: Ever get back to this after your injury? If so, I'd love to see some pictures of it. I like the design so much, I'm seriously thinking...

27 replies | 2871 view(s)

Today, 1:04 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Do you have a whole house surge protector? in Off Topic Forum

Never seen one on a house in California but I hear back east lightening rods are no longer used on houses. Theory of a lightening rod is it draws...

27 replies | 1809 view(s)

Today, 12:55 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread What 8" jointer would you get and why? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Used will be a lot less and available. A uhaul 5x9 trailer rents for $26 a day with tax and insurance. The 3x7 is a little cheaper and lower...

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Today, 12:52 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Minimax wiring help in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A house wire from 1949 is very hard to discern white from black wire. No ground to worry about. My current house 1969 very easy to judge wire...

10 replies | 277 view(s)

Today, 12:50 PM

John TenEyck replied to a thread What 8" jointer would you get and why? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would get the one that's at least 12" wide. Seriously. I started with a 10" J/P and now have a 14" but still often wish for wider. Everything...

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Today, 12:47 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Minimax wiring help in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If the original electrician had done his job he would have used a green sharpie or green heatshrink tubing and marked that white wire.There is a...

10 replies | 277 view(s)

Today, 12:19 PM

Dave Fritz started a thread 1/2 inch shank router bits for sale in SawMill Creek Classifieds

CMT rabbit set, bought at woodcraft and never used MLCS Box Joint Bit, bought on line and never used $100 for both, shipping included within...

0 replies | 52 view(s)

Today, 12:10 PM

Richard Coers replied to a thread Who copied who? in Neanderthal Haven

Since the start of the industrial revolution, and even before, that line of who did what and when has been a major issue. Light bulb, telephone, etc...

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Today, 12:05 PM

Aaron Inami replied to a thread Minimax wiring help in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Phil is correct in how the terminal block works. Please NOTE, I corrected my earlier post regarding "PE" and "N".

10 replies | 277 view(s)

Today, 11:43 AM

steven c newman started a thread Who copied who? in Neanderthal Haven

Hmmm..two eggbeater drills... Both have a 1/4" chuck... Both about the same age ( and. I am too..:D) Turn them over....a few differences...

1 replies | 90 view(s)

Today, 11:38 AM

Phil Gaudio replied to a thread Minimax wiring help in General Woodworking and Power Tools

FWIW, here is how my FS41e is wired. I think the confusion may be a result of the fact that the mfg. is using a multi-purpose terminal block that is...

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Today, 11:14 AM

Keith Outten replied to a thread Do you have a whole house surge protector? in Off Topic Forum

I second Roger's advice that nothing protects against a lightning strike. In a bad electrical storm I unplug the expensive machines in my shop. Can't...

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