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Shop Build...should be a fun journey...
Thread Starter: Jim Becker
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 Yesterday, 9:45 AM

Dust Collector recommendations
Thread Starter: Michael Rutman
Oh boy, reading the archives I can see this is not a simple question, which makes me feel good because I am completely lost. I have never owned a dust collector mostly due to inability to figure out what I need, and that needs to change. So, let me go over my shop, my needs, and then beg for...
Last Post By: Mark Klika Today, 7:47 AM

glue 1 surface or 2
Thread Starter: Richard Hutchings
After reading Stephens post where he mentioned gluing both faces of the laminated legs, it got me thinking. I generally avoid that and feel gluing one surface is plenty. I think if I was gluing up a mallet, I might go that extra mile but I'm more of a glue one surface guy. Prove me wrong and I'll...
Last Post By: John Kananis Today, 8:18 AM

VFD for 7.5 hp 3 phase to run on 220 single phase
Thread Starter: Mike Leiferman
Anyone 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 Yesterday, 10:04 AM

Cost effectiveness of a slider vs. tracksaw & tablesaw
Thread Starter: Jonathan Jung
I 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 Yesterday, 9:49 AM

Anyone have experience with Sheds Unlimited?
Thread Starter: Roger Feeley
We are looking into building a 3 car garage with living space above. https://shedsunlimited.net/garages/legacy-workshop-three-car-garage/ These folks will manufacture modules and erect the shell. Then it’s up to us to finish it.
Last Post By: Jim Becker Today, 9:15 AM

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Old Lathe Electrical Question

I realize it doesn't make sense but here's what happened...

After testing the voltage from the ironworker's metal stair railing to their
Julie Moriarty Today, 9:23 AM

12" Craftsman Band Saw, 1938ish

I'd pick the one that's already been restored and make any required minor tweaks to it.
Jim Becker Today, 9:20 AM

Anyone have experience with Sheds Unlimited?

Honestly, I've never seen a post frame structure with a truss spacing more than 4'. I would imagine it's possible for something small or for when there
Jim Becker Today, 9:15 AM

Miter Saw Vertical Cuts not Square

A sliding compound miter saw isn't a radial arm saw even on it's best day - any more than a .357 magnum is close to a .35 Remington.

I do
Rich Engelhardt Today, 9:06 AM

Miter Saw Vertical Cuts not Square

I don't see many images of your saw on the web and I can not see the detail in your images. It is hard for me to imagine that this is not an adjustment
Maurice Mcmurry Today, 8:19 AM
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