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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 Allen Today, 5:17 PM Go to last post
    Malcolm Schweizer

    Tell us a CLEAN joke!

    Thread Starter: Malcolm Schweizer

    The “time for some levity” thread just makes my day. I have a buddy that posts a joke a day, which I also love, and I thought maybe you would all want to share some of your favorite jokes. Here is one to start:

    Last Post By: Jim Allen Today, 4:18 PM Go to last post
    Brian Cox

    Thinking about getting a Minimax FS 41ES - Thoughts?

    Thread Starter: Brian Cox

    So I have been going back and forth between the Felder 941 and the Minimax FS41ES. I have about decided to go the Minimax route. Looking at the following specs. 1 phase XYLENT cutter head Powered Planer Bed Additional drop down fence for small parts Comfort guard

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    Bob Riefer

    AWB workbench - a few options

    Thread Starter: Bob Riefer

    I have now read Chris S.'s Anarchist Workbench book (great read!!) and am ready to embark on the build. Overall, I plan to pretty much replicate what he suggests as his rationale throughout made sense to me based on how I've used my maple butcher block topped existing bench. But there are a...

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    Thomas Crawford

    A3-41 arrived

    Thread Starter: Thomas Crawford

    Ordered in May and got it yesterday. No big deal for me to wait since this is a lifetime purchase. My shop is in my backyard behind my fence. I have a 55" gate that I thought would be ok, but alas the pallet jack came in on the long edge (72"). So its now sitting in my garage. My...

    Last Post By: Jim Becker Yesterday, 8:53 PM Go to last post
    Jim Riseborough

    Drum Sander

    Thread Starter: Jim Riseborough

    Was thinking about a drum sander. Anyone have pros/cons? I have a 15" planer already too. Was considering the delta drum sander. https://deltamachinery.com/products/sanders/31-481/

    Last Post By: Warren Lake Today, 5:36 PM Go to last post

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    Lighting the Small Workshop - by Jack Lindsey 

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    Lighting the Small Workshop
    By Jack Lindsey

    "Ten years have passed since I wrote the Fine Woodworking article on lighting the small shop," Jack Lindsey explains, but much has changed. Jack comprehensively explores lighting a hobbyist or small industrial shop, drawing on over 25 years of professional lighting experience, covering topics such as fixture and ballast selection, lamp life, and color when employing fluorescent lamps.
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    Bryan Cramer

    Cabinet Build Series

    I live 30 miles west and a bit north of Fargo. I see you’re about 2 hours away from me.

    Bryan Cramer Today, 6:35 PM Go to last post
    Bryan Cramer

    Cabinet Build Series

    Got a bit of catch-up to do. I’ve been busy at work so here goes a few more pictures.


    Adding edging to 7/8” plywood I made in the

    Bryan Cramer Today, 6:32 PM Go to last post
    johnny means

    Modded Felder K940S

    Sliders are one of the few machines that function really well with only three feet. I've always thought that companies like Felder are missing a layup

    johnny means Today, 6:28 PM Go to last post
    Bernie Kopfer

    Which double sided tape?

    Spectape makes two types of 1in wide tape. One is cloth backed and the other paper backed. I prefer the paper because I can rip it by hand without having

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    Mike Burke

    4 Caster base for G0490 Jointer or similar

    “The stress is at the casters not in the middle. The connecting bar isn't what supports the bulk of the weight.”

    Good point. And the connecting

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