Are your tools dangerous?

Do you consider tools as dangerous? https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/how-to/g2394/10-workshop-tools-that-can-kill-you/ I came accross this article and it struck me, that I don't consider my tools as dangerous or not. To me it's just a tool. Sure, some tools can cause greater injury...

How much does a shop build add to property value?

For those of you who've built a shop, how much value did it add to the property? For instance, if a shop costs $150k, can the property value increase the same? Less? More? I know there's many variables. Thought maybe some of you have been through this, having built a shop then had property value...

MRI Question

My doc tells me I need an neck MRI to diagnose some arm pain that may be starting in the neck. On the phone the MRI facility asked me if I had ever been involved with "metal grinding". Of course as a woodworker I've sharpened tools on a wheel, drilled holes in metal etc. I'm hoping to get more...

Point of Use Hot Water Heater Questions

Hot water travels about 60 feet from the tank to our upstairs bathroom and it takes too long to get there. I'm thinking about installing a point-of-use heater with a mini-tank but don't know if it will do what I want. Can I install a 2.5 gallon POU heater in the hot water supply to the bathroom and...

Major upgrade- Grizzly 24” bandsaw has arrived

I will do a video once we get the 3-phase wired up, but here is how big the 24” 7.5hp Grizzly bandsaw is. No photos I found online really showed the true size. For anyone wondering if it will fit in the shop- it is 83.5” tall. The crate adds about 6” (4” pallet and 2” additional crate height.)....

Looking for feedback before I buy an Avid CNC

Good day all. I appreciate the time to read and give feedback. I think this is the right machine and price, but want feedback. The time has come. I need a CNC to stay competitive and I also just want to create in new ways. I have “non-buyers remorse” for stopping bidding on a beautiful 5x10...

Cross Cut Sled

Interesting idea. I used the William Ng method several times with great results. In retrospect, I agree that 0.75" is too heavy. Can't lift it.

Looking for feedback before I buy an Avid CNC

I understood and didn’t think you were dissing my decision. I was just clarifying because people may come here to research, so I am careful to

Saw Purge - Cleaned - Anybody want a saw?

I understand Eric. I too have renovated 8 classic saws and 16 pipe wrenches (when you live next to 5 refineries lovely pipe wrenches abound). I give them

Am I the only one waiting for my Starrett from Rockler

Might not be Rockler's sole problem, but could be that Starrett shipping is in turmoil since they were merged (sold) to Middleground Capital.

Point of Use Hot Water Heater Questions

That is why I installed the circulating pump have hot water in abou 3 seconds or less at the faucets

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