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    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.

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    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.

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    Erik Loza

    The Dummy's Guide to European Bandsaw Setup

    Thread Starter: Erik Loza

    Seems like questions about Minimax bandsaws have been popping up and I wondered if there could be an opportunity to condense knowledge into and level-set some best-practices for setup? First, any contemporary Italian or large Austrian bandsaw ought be very straightforward to set up and get cutting...

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    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...

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    Aaron Liebling

    Yet another slider question

    Thread Starter: Aaron Liebling

    With apologies for yet another slider thread, but (like everyone else) I want to make sure I'm making the best decision here. I'm looking for a slider for my new workshop (which will be ready in November). I mostly work with hardwood furniture (lots of handwork), but do sometimes work in panels...

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    Brian Runau

    Cigna medicare plan B & D

    Thread Starter: Brian Runau

    Anyone have this and how do you like it? i received my Anthem plan D for 2025, premium went down a little bit, but had no deductible before, but now have a $500 deductible. The older I get the harder it is to figure the games these guys are playing and how it impacts my wife and I. Thanks Brian

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    Holmes Anderson

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    David Walser

    Your Favorite Value Clamps

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