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''...
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An excellent post with very good points.
Larry Frank Today, 8:12 PMI've had a few glue-ups like that. The worst part is putting them all back on the rack
Edward Weber Today, 8:02 PMKory,
the side mount tables are good for heavy and long workpieces. Big windows and balcony doors get slotted on the ends of the stiles. They come
Thanks, your handles need to be comfortable to you.
I don't know who likes the Sorby handles, they never felt quite "right" to me
It would make sense for them to do that given these newer design saws have some operational efficiency improvements that might blend well with battery
Jim Becker Today, 7:59 PM
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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