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 AMAnyone 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 AMTypical 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 AMI 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 AMI have a Supermax 16/32 with a pretty clapped out rubber spyder-coupler. Little tiny pieces of rubber are coming out of it, which makes sense, I've used this like I stole it for the last 2 years. Any videos or instructions with pictures anywhere on how to do this that are deliberately hidden and...
Last Post By: Jerry Bruette Yesterday, 4:13 PMFinishing a bench with varnish. Accidentally scratched the finish. Would like to repair it instead of sanding and recoating. Any ideas are welcome!
Charles Grauer Today, 1:46 PMIf you do drill into a post tension cable and break it, you'll know right away. Post tension slabs just aren't used anymore in these parts because repairs
Frank Pratt Today, 1:44 PMMy shop is exactly what Jim is proposing. It is pole construction with purlins and osb sheathing on the exterior with lap siding fastened to the sheathing.
Lisa Starr Today, 1:40 PMCherry would definitely be a heavy option unless just for a rub rail or similar. I think the only way to get 18' cherry would be to have it custom sawn,
Kevin Jenness Today, 1:29 PM
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.
Last Post By: Dave Zellers Yesterday, 9:10 PM