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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.
Last Post By: Dave Zellers Yesterday, 9:10 PM

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: glenn bradley Today, 9:45 AM

Dust Collector recommendations
Thread Starter: Michael Rutman
Oh boy, reading the archives I can see this is not a simple question, which makes me feel good because I am completely lost. I have never owned a dust collector mostly due to inability to figure out what I need, and that needs to change. So, let me go over my shop, my needs, and then beg for...
Last Post By: Luis G Rodriguez Today, 5:05 PM

VFD for 7.5 hp 3 phase to run on 220 single phase
Thread Starter: Mike Leiferman
Anyone with any experience running a 7.5 hp 220 volt 26 amp 3 phase from a VFD powered by 220 single phase? I would like to know a) what specific vfd you are using if you recommend it, b) any issues I should be aware of The motor is driving a 1995 Lazzari Tema 3000i. The alternative for me...
Last Post By: Jared Sankovich Today, 10:04 AM

Help Me Pick a Plow Plane or Is It a Plough Plane
Thread Starter: Thomas McCurnin
Typical use will be on 3/4 to 7/8" stock planing on edge for a a 1/4" groove about 3/8" deep for frame and panel construction. I'll also be using it for grooving a post, usually about 1.5" x 1.5" is typical, again to accept a panel for frame and panel construction. It needs to go both directions,...
Last Post By: steven c newman Today, 3:11 AM

Cost effectiveness of a slider vs. tracksaw & tablesaw
Thread Starter: Jonathan Jung
I thought about posting this to the business section, because I'd really like input from professionals who use their shop as a business. For those of you who make $ or even a living making furniture or cabinets, how long does it take for a sliding table saw to pay for itself compared to a track saw...
Last Post By: Kevin Jenness Today, 9:49 AM

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Teach us about rasps and floats

+1 to Mark’s comments. LOVE my hand stitched rasps- IMHO well worth cost.Great for quickly getting curved shapes. A half round file is quick way
Mike Allen1010 Today, 7:36 PM

Anyone have experience with Sheds Unlimited?

Lester Buildings was one company who told me the weight of sheathing and asphalt shingles would require extra trusses. They also told me that it would
Brian Elfert Today, 6:53 PM

Teach us about rasps and floats

Thanks for the compliment Mark.

Sandpaper will be used on my projects when necessary, not very often. The other thing being most of my projects
Jim Koepke Today, 6:42 PM

Miter Saw Vertical Cuts not Square

Is that a Forrest chop master blade? Have you layed a reliable straight edge across the bed where the wood sits to see if it’s flat. Your small square
Andrew Hughes Today, 6:37 PM

Teach us about rasps and floats

That is a fine dovetail handle Jim. And your oil/wax finish works nicely. As far as fine furniture, I still believe you cannot get a finish ready surface
Mark Rainey Today, 5:34 PM
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