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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: Dave Zellers Yesterday, 9:10 PM Go to last post
    Jim Becker

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

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    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...

    Last Post By: glenn bradley Today, 9:45 AM Go to last post
    Michael Rutman

    Dust Collector recommendations

    Thread Starter: Michael Rutman

    Oh boy, reading the archives I can see this is not a simple question, which makes me feel good because I am completely lost. I have never owned a dust collector mostly due to inability to figure out what I need, and that needs to change. So, let me go over my shop, my needs, and then beg for...

    Last Post By: Mark Klika Today, 3:19 PM Go to last post
    Mike Leiferman

    VFD for 7.5 hp 3 phase to run on 220 single phase

    Thread Starter: Mike Leiferman

    Anyone with any experience running a 7.5 hp 220 volt 26 amp 3 phase from a VFD powered by 220 single phase? I would like to know a) what specific vfd you are using if you recommend it, b) any issues I should be aware of The motor is driving a 1995 Lazzari Tema 3000i. The alternative for me...

    Last Post By: Jared Sankovich Today, 10:04 AM Go to last post
    Thomas McCurnin

    Help Me Pick a Plow Plane or Is It a Plough Plane

    Thread Starter: Thomas McCurnin

    Typical use will be on 3/4 to 7/8" stock planing on edge for a a 1/4" groove about 3/8" deep for frame and panel construction. I'll also be using it for grooving a post, usually about 1.5" x 1.5" is typical, again to accept a panel for frame and panel construction. It needs to go both directions,...

    Last Post By: steven c newman Today, 3:11 AM Go to last post
    Jonathan Jung

    Cost effectiveness of a slider vs. tracksaw & tablesaw

    Thread Starter: Jonathan Jung

    I thought about posting this to the business section, because I'd really like input from professionals who use their shop as a business. For those of you who make $ or even a living making furniture or cabinets, how long does it take for a sliding table saw to pay for itself compared to a track saw...

    Last Post By: Kevin Jenness Today, 9:49 AM 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 1:37 PM     Number of Views: 33710 
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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 12:27 PM     Number of Views: 21279 
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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 7:12 PM     Number of Views: 33568 
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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 1:29 PM     Number of Views: 21150 
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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 11:49 AM     Number of Views: 20785 
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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 3:17 PM  Number of Views: 11141 
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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 5:00 PM     Number of Views: 21941 
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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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    Adam Herman

    cub cadet older LTX-1142 Hydrastatic, start issue

    the starters on some of these had issues with the recoil. I had similar issues on my CC 1641. starters are pretty inexpensive and easy to replace. take

    Adam Herman Today, 3:48 PM Go to last post
    Brian Elfert

    Anyone have experience with Sheds Unlimited?

    Maybe I'm reading the installation instructions wrong, but LP seems to want Smartside lap siding nailed into studs 16" on center, or they have an

    Brian Elfert Today, 3:45 PM Go to last post
    Bill Dufour

    Water heater anode school please

    I have learned that I was tightening pipe fittings too hard. For 3/4NPT and below a 18" wrench is plenty with maybe 30-40 pound of pull. I had

    Bill Dufour Today, 3:30 PM Go to last post
    Mark Klika

    Dust Collector recommendations

    On a related DC note, I'm about to set up the piping for my DC. Going to use 4" sewer pipe. The photo is from a Jay Bates article. He has an adapter

    Mark Klika Today, 3:19 PM Go to last post
    Doug Colombo

    Options for Harvey Table Saw?

    I bought the 4hp model, but the 3hp was not available at that time. I had a 3hp Unisaw and had no issues at all with the power. As we have been in the

    Doug Colombo Today, 3:14 PM Go to last post
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