I love making windows and doors in my free time, this is my hobby. I eventually want to do timber framing too. A shaper is an important part of making the above, and I want to upgrade. Background: My current machine is a Jet JWS-25CS (3HP, up to 3/4 spindle) I need support for a 1 1/4''...
Last Post By: John Pendery Today, 9:20 AMI had occasion to look at some Festool products on a recent trip. Nice stuff. I knew they were expensive but I had no idea :eek:. I'm no stranger to paying for quality, and I generally advocate for that approach. That said, is their stuff worth the dough or is it just for cork sniffers?
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Until someone gives me a new on as a gift. (Votes: 2)
Whenever I feel like it. (Votes: 3)
I have many wallets and rotate them. (Votes: 0)
Don't carry a wallet. (Votes: 0)
I use a money clip instead. (Votes: 0)
I don't want to sound like a fanboy but man are you going to love that sander! Like a lot of the Festool gear it really is sensational and is a pure joy
Ian Douglas Today, 10:28 AMHumans need to change their way of thinking and their behavior. Unfortunately, those are the last things that change historically. Often it takes something
Edward Weber Today, 10:22 AMI picked up the sander late yesterday and a some 10 packs of the Standard abrasive. I got those as they were the last ones they had. The dealer said Festool
Jack Frederick Today, 10:08 AMThat is a cool contraption. I notice that he's using straight grained, clear redwood or western red cedar. It's not super prone to chip out when
John C Cox Today, 10:07 AMI'm just posting what numerous tire experts say. OTOH, while you may be knowledgeable driver, the vast majority of people encountering oversteer from
Bill Howatt Today, 9:55 AM
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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