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    Jim Becker

    Shop Build...should be a fun journey...

    Thread Starter: Jim Becker

    I debated about starting this thread now or later, but decided on now because, well...I might forget something. :o As a little background, at our previous property, I was blessed with a reasonably sized, fully conditioned space for my shop in what was originally a three-and-a-half vehicle garage...

    Last Post By: Jack Frederick Yesterday, 9:38 PM Go to last post
    Andrew Joiner

    Some electric cars have a road trip problem.

    Thread Starter: Andrew Joiner

    https://www.npr.org/2023/09/10/1187224861/electric-vehicles-evs-cars-chargers-charging-energy-secretary-jennifer-granholm Sounds like Tesla's have the least problems getting a fast charge. However on weekends even the Tesla charging station is pretty packed here.

    Last Post By: Doug Garson Today, 12:16 AM Go to last post
    David Bryan West

    Help with new to me tecnomax scm fs41 elite planer jointer table alignment

    Thread Starter: David Bryan West

    I have just finished getting this machine ready to use, cleaned up a bit and modified my dust hose hookups etc, only to find my tables don’t seem to be co planar. I just sold my beloved from day one, dj20 that was dialed in so nicely recently and I need this to be setup the same way. I just...

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    lou Brava

    OMG Another "which jointer to buy ?"

    Thread Starter: lou Brava

    Alright, I apologize in advance for this post ! After 6-10 months of shopping used & missing out on 1 decent used 8" jointer. I'm buying new & the thing I'm struggling with is a Jet or Grizz. ? The Jet is JWJ HH dovetail I can get it all in (+all day drive) for 2K which includes 450 for gas &...

    Last Post By: Warren Lake Yesterday, 9:50 AM Go to last post
    jack dempsey

    Exterior door

    Thread Starter: jack dempsey

    Hello, I am looking for some advice on building an exterior door. The door will be for a small post and beam cabin my son is building in Maine. My plan is to use quarter sawn white oak. The final thickness will be 2". I am planning a Shaker Style door. I have looked for 10/4" white oak. As...

    Last Post By: Mike Goetzke Yesterday, 9:48 AM Go to last post
    tim walker

    First CNC

    Thread Starter: tim walker

    For those of you that are DIY or hobbyists and not into mass production for sale, what machine would you recommend? I am in the 3-5k range willing to spend full out. I have seen some machines where a laser can be added, I am assuming as an etcher or engraver, which would be nice if it works well....

    Last Post By: Carl Beckett Yesterday, 7:51 AM Go to last post