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new bandsaw wont' cut straight
Thread Starter: Forrest Gon
My first bandsaw, a new rikon 10-3061, set it up according to the manual and various youtube tutorials such as Alex Snodgrass's method (align the blade, tension the blade, thrust bearings and side guides) Now the issue is: the saw just won't cut straight, it will pull the wood off the fence...
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I think my zero turn mower is cursed!
Thread Starter: Brian Elfert
I bought a used 2019 Grasshopper diesel zero turn mower with 189 hours on it last summer. I had all kinds of problems with it initially including a starter that didn't always turn over. I realized after I bought it that the mower had been buried pretty deep in mud or something as the dashboard...
Last Post By: Brian Elfert Yesterday, 2:30 PM

Teach us about rasps and floats
Thread Starter: Keegan Shields
There is a ton of info on the web about the more common woodworking hand tools (chisels, planes, saws) but what about rasps and floats? What’s the difference in application? How do these tools fit into the tool continuum from axe to sandpaper? What brands and models would you recommend to...
Last Post By: Stephen Rosenthal Yesterday, 4:42 PM

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: Tony Shea Yesterday, 5:16 PM

Solid Walnut bookshelf dados - is glue enough?
Thread Starter: Bill Brammer
Building 6 ft high, 28 in wide, 12 inch deep solid 3/4 inch walnut bookshelf , no adjustable shelves. I have dados for all shelves. The sides are a little bowed, requiring some pressure with clamps to pull them together with the dados. Not a ton, but some. I'm trying to decide if I need to add...
Last Post By: Tom Bender Yesterday, 6:51 PM

3-Phase vs Single Phase Equipment
Thread Starter: Michael Zerance
My new location does not have 3-phase service so I will be installing a phase converter to power my sanders, spray booth fan, and some other smaller pieces of equipment. I am leaning hard towards the Phase Perfect. For new equipment purchases, when there is an option for either single phase or...
Last Post By: Jonathan Jung Yesterday, 10:41 PM

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Exterior Window Trimming

It would be helpful to know what type of siding is planned.
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We do not drink coffee but our friend works in the school kitchen. She gives us cases of empty #10 cans when we ask. If we need them soon we have to
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Looking for someone that can foil emboss leather

If Van Dyke's doesn't work out you might try looking into bookbinders. Some of them do foil leaf work for decoration or even spine titling.

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