Professor Dr. SWMBO and I are "more than casually" looking for our "downsize" property. The two of us do not need such a large home and property going forward as our older daughter is already living "independently" in town (she's a special needs adult, so isn't totally independent) and the younger,...
Last Post By: Brian Elfert Today, 2:20 PMAfter many searches, YouTube videos, various research, etc, I've finally come to you folks for some advice. I'm ready to buy my first turning tools. I have a new midi lathe (Laguna Revo 1216) and will soon have a grinder and CBN wheels on the way. I need help deciding on my first turning tools. I...
Last Post By: Reed Gray Today, 2:43 PMI've got a couple bandsaws, the one in question being a 14" Delta. It is exactly as it was when it left the factory, except it's on it's 10th or so blade, and has new cool blocks. I use it for the odd job saw, so it gets used often. I was using it tonight, and I got to thinking, the last time I...
Last Post By: Roger Feeley Yesterday, 3:12 PMMy go to finish is shellac. I prefer to make my own fresh by dissolving flakes in denatured alcohol. Went to the hardware store to buy some more denatured alcohol for fresh batch of shellac and was very dismayed to learn that apparently there is some kind of regulation that now prevents the sale of...
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The standard burnishers for the card scrapers don't work as well on the M2, and are poor for the M42 and V10 metals. The idea is that the burnishing rod
Reed Gray Today, 2:43 PMWhile I think Freud's Diablo blades are a good value and avaialble practically everywhere; the reason to buy an "expensive" blade would be so
Dave Sabo Today, 2:42 PMI just read the new posts and the baby feeder is the one I have. It is easy to adjust and you do "aim" the feeder slightly toward the fence.
John C Bush Today, 2:41 PMThanks. That's good to hear, though I think I will keep most of what I bought. I had no idea about Marsh.
When I saw it has brass screws
Steve, I think that's a reasonably good design given the nature of your shop and those pesky mechanicals that are just not going to move out of your way.
Jim Becker Today, 2:37 PMThis thread may help. Besides Grandpa's 1950 Emerson I had a 1970's "113." contractor. I added a decent...
glenn bradley 02-26-2021 11:13 AM
Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NHWith 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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