• Recent Articles

  • Hottest Threads

    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 Yesterday, 5:55 PM Go to last post
    Kory Watson

    Help me choose a shaper from 3 options.

    Thread Starter: Kory Watson

    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: Brian Holcombe Yesterday, 12:32 PM Go to last post
    Joel Gelman

    Holtey plane blades I do not need

    Thread Starter: Joel Gelman

    I was able to purchase 2 used Holtey Planes (earlier 98 series smoothers, not low angle) for an incredibly low price. The owner died. With the planes came 2 other blades that were not for those planes and I just stored them away. I am now on a mission to improve the performance of these fancy...

    Last Post By: Karl Holtey Today, 11:15 AM Go to last post
    Larry Frank

    Dust Bin Sensor Completed

    Thread Starter: Larry Frank

    After reading all of the fine work by several members, I decided that I wanted to add the dust bin sensor to my Oneida Super Dust Gorilla. I ordered most of the parts on eBay. The sensor was $3.79, the delay relay board was $4.95 and the 12 V power supply was $9.99. I used some LED trailer...

    Last Post By: Rod Sheridan Yesterday, 12:59 PM Go to last post
    Pat Germain

    Should I Install Vinyl Plank Flooring Myself?

    Thread Starter: Pat Germain

    Back in February I posted some questions here about vinyl plank flooring for my basement. The house is only a few years old and the basement has a concrete floor. The climate in my area is very dry and there are no moisture issues in my basement. I've been doing some research and looking around...

    Last Post By: Tom Bender Today, 9:07 AM Go to last post
    steven c newman

    A Design Problem

    Thread Starter: steven c newman

    In a Master ( and only) Bathroom in the house...where all the wood cabinets are real wood...with raised panel doors.....these are to be changed over next.. Butt jointed corners, surrounding flat, plywood panels...20 coats+ of white paint ( Lead?) was supposed to be 4 doors here, until someone...

    Last Post By: steven c newman Today, 11:26 AM Go to last post
  • Recent Polls

    How Long Do You Use the Same Wallet (Votes: 44)

    1. Until it is falling apart and things fall out. (Votes: 34)

    2. Until someone gives me a new on as a gift. (Votes: 5)

    3. Whenever I feel like it. (Votes: 5)

    4. I have many wallets and rotate them. (Votes: 0)

    5. Don't carry a wallet. (Votes: 2)

    6. I use a money clip instead. (Votes: 1)

  • Recent Forum Posts

    stephen thomas

    Miter trimmer - used US made vs new Taiwanese

    No time today for examples.
    When the trimmer won't take whisper thin shavings as well as burly thick ones, it is time to hone.
    Being a carpenter

    stephen thomas Today, 12:20 PM Go to last post
    Edward Weber

    Router table

    One thing I learned from this thread is that some of you guys can spend money fast.
    A bolt together metal stand, a thin top and a fence for $550,

    Edward Weber Today, 12:11 PM Go to last post
    Curt Harms

    Old Sunex Drill Press

    It should say somewhere on the machine where it was made I'd think. I agree with Michael, the factory probably has 5 sets of labels and 5 colors of paint.

    Curt Harms Today, 11:47 AM Go to last post
    Tim Greif

    Help me find this hardware piece - or something like it.....

    Kieth, I also pick up thousands of these evil little nuts. I just dump them in the adjacent woods. There aren't enough squirrels in the county to eat

    Tim Greif Today, 11:34 AM Go to last post
    steven c newman

    A Design Problem

    Last Mortise for this door..

    Has been fitted....so..let the cussing begin..

    Clamps trying to close up any and all gaps...

    steven c newman Today, 11:26 AM Go to last post