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    Dave Anderson NH

    Time for some levity

    Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NH

    With 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.

    Last Post By: Bill Carey Today, 10:16 AM Go to last post
    Jim Becker

    Shop Build...should be a fun journey...

    Thread Starter: Jim Becker

    I debated about starting this thread now or later, but decided on now because, well...I might forget something. :o As a little background, at our previous property, I was blessed with a reasonably sized, fully conditioned space for my shop in what was originally a three-and-a-half vehicle garage...

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    Dave Anderson NH

    Can the dead vote? Non-political

    Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NH

    Since retirement there have instances where my sometimes unoccupied mind conjures up weird scenarios One came up today. Our Town Moderator in conjunction with the Board of Selectmen and the Town Clerk have postponed tomorrow's town elections because we are expected to get 8-12" of heavy wet snow...

    Last Post By: Jim Koepke Today, 12:29 AM Go to last post
    Malcolm Schweizer

    What 10’ sliding saws should I consider?

    Thread Starter: Malcolm Schweizer

    I’m about to pull the trigger on a slider. I must have at least 8’ travel, but really want 10’. We have contact with a salesperson at Felder. I am seeing Makisawa has something at a lower price, but I know nothing about them. I know Laguna also makes a slider. The object of this post is mainly...

    Last Post By: Jim Becker Today, 9:12 AM Go to last post
    Dave Zellers

    Bluebirds!

    Thread Starter: Dave Zellers

    So a week ago, both my dental hygienist AND my dentist were talking about the bluebirds that visit and or live in their yards. So now I'm all about building a couple BB houses. I have plans and the basics of what they like, but just thought I'd check in here and see if anyone has had any success...

    Last Post By: Dave Zellers Yesterday, 5:06 PM Go to last post
    richard poitras

    Best Straight Edge Quality and Price to buy?

    Thread Starter: richard poitras

    I have been wanting a good straight edge for some time now as I have always just used my 48’’ level for setting up tools. So, what are the forums recommendations for quality and pricing that would be recommended. I know there is not a lot to them, but tolerances are important to me along with a...

    Last Post By: richard poitras Today, 9:43 AM Go to last post
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    Tom Bussey

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    Peter Schussheim

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