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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.

    Last Post By: Dave Anderson NH Yesterday, 2:41 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: John Pendery Today, 9:20 AM Go to last post
    Rob Luter

    Festool

    Thread Starter: Rob Luter

    I had occasion to look at some Festool products on a recent trip. Nice stuff. I knew they were expensive but I had no idea :eek:. I'm no stranger to paying for quality, and I generally advocate for that approach. That said, is their stuff worth the dough or is it just for cork sniffers?

    Last Post By: Ian Douglas Yesterday, 10:02 PM Go to last post
    Brian Gumpper

    Your Favorite Value Clamps

    Thread Starter: Brian Gumpper

    I need to pick up some more clamps in the 36 inch range. I figured I’d see if anybody had any value options that work well. I have some Bessy and Jorge now but just trying to save a couple bucks.

    Last Post By: Phillip Mitchell Yesterday, 2:33 PM Go to last post
    Terry Wawro

    Does anyone really use their scroll saw?

    Thread Starter: Terry Wawro

    I was clearing out a space in my shop and came across an 18inch scroll saw that someone gave me about 10 years ago. I've been woodworking for decades and I've just never really used it. I remember owning one way back in the 1980's, but can't remember anything I made with it. Right now it's taking...

    Last Post By: Roger Feeley Yesterday, 2:03 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: Derek Cohen Today, 9:35 AM Go to last post