I'm looking at buying a Forrest Woodworker II blade to handle nothing but ripping – they're obviously quite pricey (~$175), but I'm willing to spend that if they're worth the money. Is there a better-performing blade in the same price range?
Last Post By: Curt Harms Today, 11:04 AMLumber is about 100% higher with covid since 12 months ago. More homes are starting to be built. Any thoughts on construction lumber prices in the next 12 months? Bill D
Last Post By: Peter Kelly Today, 10:22 AMI'd like to ask the forum for help researching and deciding on a full-sized lathe. The best unit for me within my budget of $4500. I'm a fairly new turner, retired at 50yrs old, and have decided to invest in woodturning as my primary hobby moving forward. I love it! The reason I say "best unit...
Last Post By: Allen Mattsen Yesterday, 6:56 PMFor the past 20+ years I've been working on a laminated MDF TS extension wing that holds a router lift. There have been times wood has caught on the edge of the router plate. Wood swelling? I don't know. But it's annoying, and if it snags part way into the feed, it can mess up the job. I...
Last Post By: Vince Shriver Today, 12:39 AMWorking on restoring/rehabbing some Stanley/Bailey planes. My #5 is done & working very well - I can get smoothing-plane thin shavings from it, though it is not destined to be a smoother. I am having trouble with my #4. After a lot of trouble getting the cap iron to mate well with the blade,...
Last Post By: Robert Hazelwood Today, 2:10 PMYes (Votes: 36)
No (Votes: 12)
Aren't the bearings sealed? Mine are, No lube required. PDF from Epilog https://www.epiloglaser.com/download...whitepaper.pdf
Bill George Today, 4:04 PMRandy, there’s a sticky at the top of the classifieds that addresses this. Simply report it and a moderator will remove it for you.
Bruce Page Today, 4:00 PMTried a little shoptime....everything seemed to want to fight....Wedges were cut..
With the usual extras..just in case. tenons now have
So even if its something like this would still be a poor choice? https://www.grainger.com/product/NOR...ct-Hose-45ZD89
Sold my Minimax Planer last year and just found some unopened knives.
3 Pair for $40 free shipping
Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NHWith all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.
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