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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: John Ziebron Yesterday, 2:50 PM

What 8" jointer would you get and why?
Thread Starter: Alden Peterson
I think I'm finally going to pull the trigger on an 8" jointer. I don't have one right now and I'm tired of having to planer sled/table saw sled for jointing and not getting perfect cuts on those anyways. Prices are all over the place between brands. I'm wanting helical and probably...
Last Post By: Alex Zeller Yesterday, 11:03 PM

S7 or Exact 63?
Thread Starter: Albert Lee
Good day I have an opportunity to upgrade my Felder AD951 to something bigger, I have been wanting to separate the jointer and thickness planer for sometime. I am considering SCM L’Invincibile S7, and Felder/Format Exact 63. Luckily both machines are in stock and available for...
Last Post By: Warren Lake Yesterday, 5:27 PM

Need for crosscut sled?
Thread Starter: Steve Mathews
After watching the video below I'm questioning the need for my crosscut sled. It seems that mine rarely gets used in favor of an Incra miter gauge, which I find easier to handle than the bulky and heavier crosscut sled. The only complaint with the miter gauge is it doesn't stay square or at least...
Last Post By: Edward Weber Yesterday, 1:49 PM

Using a ground as a neutral
Thread Starter: Wade Lippman
The VFD on my 120v Jet 1642 lathe burnt up and I would like to replace it with a 240v VFD. (they are smaller, cheaper, and more dependable than 120v) The only problem is that the tach requires 120v. I can put it on a separate 120v circuit, but that seems so inelegant. I would like to run a hot...
Last Post By: Andrew More Yesterday, 9:25 PM

Do you have a whole house surge protector?
Thread Starter: dennis thompson
I’m thinking about getting a whole house surge protector. I’d appreciate any input from those of you who have one or anyone who has any info on them. Thanks
Last Post By: Alan Lightstone Yesterday, 8:22 PM

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Paving the driveway

We bought a rental with a horrible half dirt/half asphalt - all messed up driveway and had it paved w/concrete for $7500.
We priced gravel for another
Rich Engelhardt Today, 6:05 AM

Lyle Jamieson designed ⅝” bowl gouge made by Doug Thompson

For a test run I used the gouge as received on some very well seasoned oak blanks.

I like to give the gouge makers the courtesy of trying
Neil Strong Today, 2:33 AM

How can I open clogged paint can nozzles?

Not sure about other colors or brands, but Rustoleum's 2X flat white paint cans are designed to spray no matter what direction. Just last weekend after
Kev Williams Today, 2:27 AM

Lyle Jamieson designed ⅝” bowl gouge made by Doug Thompson

Having read positive comments on the forum about the Lyle Jamieson designed 5/8” bowl gouge, made by Doug Thompson, I decided I would give it a
Neil Strong Today, 2:07 AM

30w Fiber Laser Not Firing Help Please!

Yet another thing on these lasers I've never really looked at!

Checked my 50 watter, it's in the middle of a job- I hit the View IO and,
Kev Williams Today, 2:05 AM
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