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What 8" jointer would you get and why?
Thread Starter: Alden Peterson
I think I'm finally going to pull the trigger on an 8" jointer. I don't have one right now and I'm tired of having to planer sled/table saw sled for jointing and not getting perfect cuts on those anyways. Prices are all over the place between brands. I'm wanting helical and probably...
Last Post By: Andrew Templeton Today, 2:35 AM

S7 or Exact 63?
Thread Starter: Albert Lee
Good day I have an opportunity to upgrade my Felder AD951 to something bigger, I have been wanting to separate the jointer and thickness planer for sometime. I am considering SCM L’Invincibile S7, and Felder/Format Exact 63. Luckily both machines are in stock and available for...
Last Post By: David Zaret Yesterday, 8:15 AM

Using a ground as a neutral
Thread Starter: Wade Lippman
The VFD on my 120v Jet 1642 lathe burnt up and I would like to replace it with a 240v VFD. (they are smaller, cheaper, and more dependable than 120v) The only problem is that the tach requires 120v. I can put it on a separate 120v circuit, but that seems so inelegant. I would like to run a hot...
Last Post By: Brian Elfert Yesterday, 2:08 PM

Do you have a whole house surge protector?
Thread Starter: dennis thompson
I’m thinking about getting a whole house surge protector. I’d appreciate any input from those of you who have one or anyone who has any info on them. Thanks
Last Post By: Brian Elfert Yesterday, 3:12 PM

Selecting CBN wheel.
Thread Starter: Roger Davis TN
I want to buy one CBN wheel. I will use my other white aluminum oxide grinding wheels: a 120-grit wheel and a 60-grit wheel for shaping for now. I think I like the 1.5 inch wide and 220 grit CBN. Does anyone think this will be a good plan? Also, how do steel CBN wheels compare to aluminum wheels...
Last Post By: Randy Walker Yesterday, 10:36 AM

30w Fiber Laser Not Firing Help Please!
Thread Starter: Nick Marchesani
Hi All! My 30w fiber laser stopped firing when it was about 1/3 thru engraving an aluminum bracelet. Can anyone give some advice? I'm using ezcad2 14.9. Are there any fuses inside the Laser box? Can anyone also tell me if a dialog box opens with a Agree/Disagree dialog box when you start...
Last Post By: Nick Marchesani Yesterday, 7:14 PM

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Drilling holes in Red Oak Stair Rail

Greetings Creekers! I'm replacing the spindles and rails of a set of stairs in my house. The parts are all Red Oak, very hard, very dense. The angle
Len Rosenberg Today, 3:25 AM

What do you use 2" long 23 ga pins for?

I've yet to ever find a use for anything over 1" pins so far. I am typically only using the pins for situations where I am waiting for glue to dry
Andrew Templeton Today, 2:45 AM

What 8" jointer would you get and why?

I am 100% with you on this one, it is super rare that I ever change that setting. Then again, I have only had the joy of having had to set the beds on
Andrew Templeton Today, 2:35 AM

Peeled Fence Posts Verses turning them on a Lathe?

Wood type and is it fall or spring in your part of the world? It is just turning to spring in Australia and eucalyptus bark peels very easy. Probably
Bill Dufour Today, 1:13 AM

Powermatic 8” jointer 60b vs 60c

quick looks shows the C model table length is double the B model. C is also double the horsepower. Look like the fence and center portion with the
Bill Dufour Today, 12:56 AM
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