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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.

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    Bob Riefer

    Pocket Knife recommendations?

    Thread Starter: Bob Riefer

    Hi all, I hope to lurk more in this section of the forum as I learn more about hand tools (just starting that journey). In the meantime, I do have a question I thought you might have a take on... My 75 year old father is impossible to buy gifts for, the proverbial "guy that has it all", so...

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    Dave Lehnert

    Beginner CNC software

    Thread Starter: Dave Lehnert

    100% new to CNC and starting to do my research. My first concern is being able to learn the software to design projects. Is there a program (FREE would be fantastic) that I can download on my Windows laptop to have a try at CNC programing? Maybe something that would simulate the cutting...

    Last Post By: Richard Gonzalez Yesterday, 8:23 PM Go to last post
    Brian Holcombe

    MM20/SP500 bandsaw, motor dead?

    Thread Starter: Brian Holcombe

    I went to start the MM20 today and it was non-functional. Single phase 240v setup. I started investigating the point of failure and have discovered that: -The switch appears to be functional. Each motor lead shows 120v but the motor does not hum when the switch is pressed. -The...

    Last Post By: Edwin Santos Yesterday, 4:30 PM Go to last post
    Jim Becker

    Spontaneous Combustion - A must see video

    Thread Starter: Jim Becker

    Jason of Bourbon Moth Woodworking on the 'Tube does a lot of interesting projects and injects a lot of humor...I really enjoy his channel. This new video from him is a lot more serious and I agree with him that it's a "must see" because it illustrates very clearly why the woodworking community (and...

    Last Post By: Myles Moran Yesterday, 11:17 PM 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: Ronald Blue Yesterday, 10:03 PM Go to last post