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 Yesterday, 2:37 PMAfter 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 Yesterday, 8:06 PMI'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 Yesterday, 7:47 PMI have the opportunity to pick up an 8-piece set of CE Jennings socket chisels for $100. The handles are all in great shape, there are no nicks in the edges and no rust. They are presently packed in a roll which may have kept them from getting banged up over the years. I've never run into...
Last Post By: Ron Kellison Yesterday, 11:57 PMHi 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...
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I've done that with melamine, it worked better than I expected. Make the scoring cut then raise the blade for the through cut. I expected a 'step' between
Curt Harms Today, 9:54 AMWith Harbor Freight the customer is the quality control. If you accept it then it's a pass. if you reject it then they give you a replacement to inspect.
Alex Zeller Today, 9:53 AMAndrew, please give me a couple of days and I will give a short response. There are a lot of people out there who because they have a Criss Cross form
Tom Bussey Today, 9:52 AMYou can also place the feeder after the blade. Most feeders also have narrower wheels as an option to sit on one side of a blade.
Alex Zeller Today, 9:48 AMI like the UPS idea. Means you've got hot water when the power goes out, regardless of whether you have a freeze problem. It's also easily tested.
Steve Demuth Today, 9:46 AMThis 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
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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