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Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NH
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.
Last Post By: Paul F Franklin Yesterday, 9:06 PM

new bandsaw wont' cut straight
Thread Starter: Forrest Gon
My first bandsaw, a new rikon 10-3061, set it up according to the manual and various youtube tutorials such as Alex Snodgrass's method (align the blade, tension the blade, thrust bearings and side guides) Now the issue is: the saw just won't cut straight, it will pull the wood off the fence...
Last Post By: Thomas McCurnin Yesterday, 8:46 PM

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: John Kananis Yesterday, 10:03 PM

Only one mortise chisel?
Thread Starter: Jason Sellers
I’ve seen it suggested by several woodworkers that you can get by with a single mortise chisel, e.g., 1/4 or 5/16. I’m interested in building shaker style furniture, and there are many 1/2 mortises. Many tables have a 1 1/2 leg, so that would be a 1/2 mortise using the rule of one third. That seems...
Last Post By: John Kananis Yesterday, 5:16 PM

3-Phase vs Single Phase Equipment
Thread Starter: Michael Zerance
My new location does not have 3-phase service so I will be installing a phase converter to power my sanders, spray booth fan, and some other smaller pieces of equipment. I am leaning hard towards the Phase Perfect. For new equipment purchases, when there is an option for either single phase or...
Last Post By: Rick Fisher Today, 2:13 AM

Lift lock and roll
Thread Starter: Gregg Feldstone
I wish I had bought the lift lock and roll mobility device which apparently is not made anymore. Does anyone know where I could get one or have one to sell? I need it for my PM 3520 B
Last Post By: Roger Chandler Yesterday, 5:38 PM

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Snap lock versus spiral duct

I gutted out all my spiral and went clamp together. I found Spiral okay but not easy to work with. Clamp together is fantastic.
Rick Fisher Today, 2:17 AM

3-Phase vs Single Phase Equipment

I have a very similar shop and set up as the OP.

I have the 20HP Phase Perfect which is supplied by a 100A, 220V PH1 Breaker.
Rick Fisher Today, 2:13 AM

curly maple dye technique

I have never done this, but I have always wanted to fool with "Ferric Nitrate" aka 'aquafortis' on curly maple. Short video here, one of many:
Scott Winners Today, 2:04 AM

Power feeder position with outboard shaper fence

Wheel location is the same, inboard or outboard fence. Only the angle of the feeder direction changes.

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UV laser from Rayfinetech

Thank you Joe. Hope it’s inspiring if even of suggestions for improvement.
Neville Stewart Today, 12:14 AM
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