Time for some levity

With 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.

Shop Build...should be a fun journey...

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...

Dust Collector recommendations

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...

VFD for 7.5 hp 3 phase to run on 220 single phase

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...

Help Me Pick a Plow Plane or Is It a Plough Plane

Typical 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,...

Cost effectiveness of a slider vs. tracksaw & tablesaw

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...

Water heater anode school please

I have learned that I was tightening pipe fittings too hard. For 3/4NPT and below a 18" wrench is plenty with maybe 30-40 pound of pull. I had

Dust Collector recommendations

On a related DC note, I'm about to set up the piping for my DC. Going to use 4" sewer pipe. The photo is from a Jay Bates article. He has an adapter

Options for Harvey Table Saw?

I bought the 4hp model, but the 3hp was not available at that time. I had a 3hp Unisaw and had no issues at all with the power. As we have been in the

Miter Saw Vertical Cuts not Square

Hello All,

This is my first post so if I am not in the right area or not following the rules correctly please let me know. I did search the

Screw chuck recommendation

Thanks Don.

This looks like it fits their chuck unless you have a different one.

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