Responding to another post got me thinking what other hobbies do you partake in? The one specific that made peaked my curiosity as if to others did it..........Scale Model Building Now I did take a long hiatus from this hobby, but got back into in 2019 heavy and built a lot as a kid, teen and...
Last Post By: Bert Kemp Today, 7:11 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: John K Jordan Yesterday, 8:06 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: John K Jordan Yesterday, 7:47 PMOne and All, Being a new member to this forum and a very happy Mac user, I've been searching for two years to find a Mac compatible laser engraver to expand my business with. So far I've run into two problems. One, there just does not seem to be many Mac compatible laser engravers on the...
Last Post By: Keith Outten Today, 7:33 PMHi everyone, I plan on building a Benchcrafted Roubo. my question (I hope it is in the right place) was has anyone here built one? what were the small tools you felt most useful? I have the major tool list down (I am going to work all hand tools and a router ) but for instance, I recently...
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People who do metalwork never go to Home Depot or Lowe's because they have almost no selection, and they charge about 4 times as much as metal dealers.
Steve H Graham Today, 7:40 PMThis is a very old thread but there is some news. I saw a video on the Trotec Web Site recently about new software that Trotec has that works over a network
Keith Outten Today, 7:33 PMI have that vise. I think it cost me $125. It works pretty well. Be aware it can rack and get damaged if you arent careful.
There is a common
That's a great idea. Thanks, Alex. Less wood, lighter, easier to install, no need to fill holes on the outside of the main box, and I can buy fewer hooks.
Michael Lande Today, 7:17 PMWarren, would white oak be any better than hard maple?
Eric Rathhaus Today, 7:16 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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