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Today, 9:43 AM

Charles Coolidge replied to a thread Router Tables - Cast Iron vs Phenolic vs MDF in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Also, lifting that 24x32 cast iron table about gave me a hernia.

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Today, 9:41 AM

Charles Coolidge replied to a thread Metal Lathes A new addition to the shop (metal working shop, that is) in Metalworking

What kind of surface finish are you getting? Reminds me of my lust for a Mori Seiki 16x50 a few years back but just too large for my 3 car garage....

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Today, 9:26 AM

Rich Engelhardt started a thread Should I keep my corded compact (Makita)fixed base router or sell it? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I bought a Makita compact router set that came with a fixed and plunge base. (RT0701CX ) My plan was to sell the fixed base & the motor and keep the...

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Today, 9:20 AM

John Lanciani started a thread Bosch 12 volt 5-in-1 multi driver GSR12V-140FC in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Very good condition, only lightly used. Includes all of the chucks, charger, case, and an extra (3 total) batteries. $80 shipped to you by priority...

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Today, 9:19 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Deep Scratch on a Brand New Plane Sole in Neanderthal Haven

My first thought would be to leave it alone if it isn't leaving a mark on the work. This could have been caused by a piece of stone or other grit...

1 replies | 13 view(s)

Today, 9:11 AM

Charles Coolidge replied to a thread Table Saw Digital Readout Options in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Watched a video and like the idea. His hold downs need work as they allowed that short piece to lift up but that's so much safer. That said I wonder...

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Today, 9:04 AM

Thomas L Carpenter replied to a thread For the Birds in Off Topic Forum

Rubber snakes seem to work well. I have birds landing on the mirrors of my cars and fighting with there own images and of course leaving skid marks...

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Today, 9:03 AM

Brian Holcombe replied to a thread Router Tables - Cast Iron vs Phenolic vs MDF in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Cast iron is nice for this, mine has not yet dampened vibration but it certainly does damp vibration. :D:D:D

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Today, 9:01 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Lightning Protection in WorkShops

All I have to say is that our NHL team is the Lightning. Can't be a coincidence.

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Today, 9:01 AM

Charles Coolidge replied to a thread Router Tables - Cast Iron vs Phenolic vs MDF in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm a cast iron fan and went with this purchased setup vs building my own in the interest of time.

6 replies | 62 view(s)

Today, 8:57 AM

William Fretwell replied to a thread Drawer #2 - The Skeleton Drawer :O in Neanderthal Haven

In my commercial work I take great delight in making a drawer 1&1/2” deep if that is all that’s needed. The customer has usually never seen purpose...

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Today, 8:57 AM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Lightning Protection in WorkShops

Years ago, lightning hit our steel flag pole, which is about 30 feet shorter than the surrounding trees. It melted the shackle the held the pulley...

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Today, 8:56 AM

Steve Wurster replied to a thread A couple of “vintage” wall clocks in Woodworking Projects

These are beautiful. Just... wow!

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Today, 8:52 AM

Thomas Wilson replied to a thread Router Tables - Cast Iron vs Phenolic vs MDF in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have used 3/4 plywood for router tables. I used 1x3 around the hole and 2x4 ladder frame underneath to stiffen the sheet. It stayed flat. It was...

6 replies | 62 view(s)

Today, 8:50 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Festool Domino Joiner DF 500 Delivery Times in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yeah, speaking to the people at my local Woodcraft, delivery times on Festool, Laguna, and most big and small tools is off the charts now. Festool's...

6 replies | 282 view(s)

Today, 8:49 AM

Robert Maloney replied to a thread Workshop Full of Tools, etc., to Sell in SawMill Creek Classifieds

PM sent ....

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Today, 8:41 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread What is this Mystery Wood? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So an important question is where was the 36" pipe sourced? Mexico, Canada, Indonesia?

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Today, 8:37 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Router Tables - Cast Iron vs Phenolic vs MDF in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I use cast iron for mine, Julie, and even in our neck of the woods simple maintenance prevents rust issues. My issue with the one I have (in a...

6 replies | 62 view(s)

Today, 8:34 AM

Tom Mayock started a thread Deep Scratch on a Brand New Plane Sole in Neanderthal Haven

So I finally got my backordered LN #4 smoother. Naturally on the first project with the tool I somehow managed to get a deep scratch in the sole of...

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Today, 8:30 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Router Tables - Cast Iron vs Phenolic vs MDF in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I will admit that I really like cast iron for the "feel" and vibration dampening. The disadvantage is that you can't "roll your own" and you have to...

6 replies | 62 view(s)

Today, 8:30 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread What's your favorite router base material? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Jonny just ask at any big box store. II used to to cover the floor of my basement shop. Works great directly on the concrete. Big improvement. ...

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Today, 8:26 AM

William Fretwell replied to a thread Daughter wants a what? in Neanderthal Haven

I’ve seen them with blankets on, usually in a store selling blankets. Towels suggest some drying is involved which is a problem when they overlap,...

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Today, 8:22 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Table Saw Digital Readout Options in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That "rotary adjuster" is a Deulen Safety Fence. It was a 2015 WOOD Innov8Award winner, and I bought one at the time. It is incredibly handy/safer...

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Today, 8:22 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Sliding saw options in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I also use my miter saw for rough cutting lumber to length when it's over about 6' long...but that's about it.

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Today, 8:21 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Festool Domino Joiner DF 500 Delivery Times in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There are a lot of tools right now, including a good chunk of Festool's line, that are in short supply and have long lead times. Being locked to a...

6 replies | 282 view(s)

Today, 8:18 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread A couple of “vintage” wall clocks in Woodworking Projects

Skillz................wow. Nice!

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