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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: Jim Koepke Today, 8:01 PM Go to last post
    Jim Becker

    Real Estate is a Circus Right Now

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    Professor Dr. SWMBO and I are "more than casually" looking for our "downsize" property. The two of us do not need such a large home and property going forward as our older daughter is already living "independently" in town (she's a special needs adult, so isn't totally independent) and the younger,...

    Last Post By: Jim Becker Today, 2:37 PM Go to last post
    Allen Mattsen

    Buying First Turning Tools (set advice and/or individual)

    Thread Starter: Allen Mattsen

    After many searches, YouTube videos, various research, etc, I've finally come to you folks for some advice. I'm ready to buy my first turning tools. I have a new midi lathe (Laguna Revo 1216) and will soon have a grinder and CBN wheels on the way. I need help deciding on my first turning tools. I...

    Last Post By: John K Jordan Today, 8:06 PM Go to last post
    Steve Rozmiarek

    Why release the tension?

    Thread Starter: Steve Rozmiarek

    I've got a couple bandsaws, the one in question being a 14" Delta. It is exactly as it was when it left the factory, except it's on it's 10th or so blade, and has new cool blocks. I use it for the odd job saw, so it gets used often. I was using it tonight, and I got to thinking, the last time I...

    Last Post By: John K Jordan Today, 7:47 PM Go to last post
    Josh Baldwin

    Looking for Advice on Kitchen Cabinet/Closet Plywood

    Thread Starter: Josh Baldwin

    So I'm building the kitchen cabinets for our new house as well as a custom closet, bookcases, etc. I'm having a hard time understanding and choosing the right plywood. Everything will be painted white, EVERYTHING! Haha So would a C-2 Birch (The Cheap Option) be fine since everything will be...

    Last Post By: Jim Becker Today, 3:05 PM Go to last post
    Assaf Oppenheimer

    Tool list for Bench crafted Roubo Split top build

    Thread Starter: Assaf Oppenheimer

    Hi everyone, I plan on building a Benchcrafted Roubo. my question (I hope it is in the right place) was has anyone here built one? what were the small tools you felt most useful? I have the major tool list down (I am going to work all hand tools and a router ) but for instance, I recently...

    Last Post By: Dave Mills Today, 1:22 PM Go to last post
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    Reversing Switch for Grizzly G0658 Midi Lathe 

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    James Combs
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    Published on 01-29-2011 2:37 PM     Number of Views: 30699 
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    I purchased my Grizzly G0658 back in 2009. At the time I was a novice wood turner and I did not give any thought to whether I needed reversing capability on a lathe. I have since added a JET 1642VS-2, which has reverse, to my lathe cell. Having found that reverse is a handy feature after using the Jet for a while I decide it would be nice to have it on the Grizzly. ...
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    Aluminum Handles for new Thompson tools 

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    Doug W Swanson
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    Published on 01-29-2011 1:27 PM     Number of Views: 20131 
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    I recently ordered a few new gouges from Thompson Tools. Doug is a great guy to deal with and I will definitely order from him again. Since I’m on a tight budget and needed handles for my new tools, I decided to build my own. At first I was going to make some nice wood handles but then I thought aluminum would look nice. ...
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    Review: Worksharp 3000 + Henry Taylor Paring Chisels 

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    John Coloccia
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    Published on 01-14-2011 8:12 PM     Number of Views: 32060 
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    Here's my review of the Worksharp 3000 and Henry Taylor's paring chisels. I'm doing this because some threads I started recently have generated a lot of interest and I've been fielding a lot of PMs and e-mails about these two products. ...
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    Review: Jerry Marcantel’s Chuck Plate 

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    Steve Schlumpf
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    Published on 01-07-2011 2:29 PM     Number of Views: 20601 
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    A little while ago, fellow Creeker, Jerry Marcantel, sent me some great wood along with a couple of his Chuck Plates for ...
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    Building a Chuck Plate 

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    Jerry Marcantel
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    Published on 01-06-2011 12:49 PM     Number of Views: 19616 
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    About 5-6 months ago I wanted to turn a piece of Cholla, but there wasn't any solid wood to center on to. It took me about 30 minutes to come up with what I call a "Chuck Plate".


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    Sorby Micro Spindle Set 

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    Trevor Walsh
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    Published on 01-05-2011 4:17 PM  Number of Views: 9949 
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    I was very excited to fiddle with my new Sorby Micro Spindle Set. I thought I'd put together an article as well.
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    Excalibur Sliding Table Review 

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    Keith Outten
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    Published on 01-02-2011 6:00 PM     Number of Views: 19156 
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    The link below is my review of the 62" Excalibur Sliding Table I purchased in 1999. More than productivity the principal reason for purchasing a slider was safety.



    Over eighteen months ago we purchased an Excalibur sliding table as an add-on for our shop table saw ...
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    If you had no limitations, which brand would you choose? (Votes: 131)

    1. Powermatic (Votes: 51)

    2. Jet (Votes: 4)

    3. Grizzly (Votes: 22)

    4. Delta (Votes: 7)

    5. Rikon (Votes: 0)

    6. Baileigh (Votes: 1)

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    Nick Morton

    FS30 Minimax Jointer Planer - NO MOTOR - Northern Virginia - $300

    Thanks Ron and Brad. It was a good machine. Hopefully it WILL BE a good machine again! Hate to see good tools die.

    Nick Morton Today, 9:40 PM Go to last post
    Nick Morton

    FS30 Minimax Jointer Planer - NO MOTOR - Northern Virginia - $300

    Thanks Zac! I tell you I wish I had the skills too, or I wouldn't be here!

    Nick Morton Today, 9:39 PM Go to last post
    Paul F Franklin

    Bandsaw Blade Not Running Smoothly

    I have certainly experienced this (although I am using wider blades). I can think of two theories: First is variations in wood density, but that wouldn't

    Paul F Franklin Today, 9:30 PM Go to last post
    Jim Matthews

    Ideas for cutting heavy steel pipe under water?

    "Hold my beer."

    Jim Matthews Today, 9:30 PM Go to last post
    Mel Fulks

    Walnut Mailbox

    What I read is the mail box had to be approved by Post Master. “I think a mob made up by a bunch of guys ....all carrying their favorite
    mail boxes

    Mel Fulks Today, 9:26 PM Go to last post
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    glenn bradley

    vintage Craftsman table saw upgrade

    This thread may help. Besides Grandpa's 1950 Emerson I had a 1970's "113." contractor. I added a decent...

    glenn bradley 02-26-2021 11:13 AM
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