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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: Dave Anderson NH Today, 8:45 AM

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: Jim Becker Today, 9:48 AM

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: Brian Elfert Yesterday, 2:08 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: Brian Elfert Yesterday, 3:12 PM

Selecting CBN wheel.
Thread Starter: Roger Davis TN
I want to buy one CBN wheel. I will use my other white aluminum oxide grinding wheels: a 120-grit wheel and a 60-grit wheel for shaping for now. I think I like the 1.5 inch wide and 220 grit CBN. Does anyone think this will be a good plan? Also, how do steel CBN wheels compare to aluminum wheels...
Last Post By: Randy Walker Yesterday, 10:36 AM

30w Fiber Laser Not Firing Help Please!
Thread Starter: Nick Marchesani
Hi All! My 30w fiber laser stopped firing when it was about 1/3 thru engraving an aluminum bracelet. Can anyone give some advice? I'm using ezcad2 14.9. Are there any fuses inside the Laser box? Can anyone also tell me if a dialog box opens with a Agree/Disagree dialog box when you start...
Last Post By: Nick Marchesani Yesterday, 7:14 PM

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Peeled Fence Posts Verses turning them on a Lathe?

Species, What season is it in your part of the world, if it is going into spring there they are easier to peel. Eucalyptus and birch is very easy to
Bill Dufour Today, 10:14 AM

THoughtful, interlocking, knock-down joinery...

LOL...I like that quote, Chris.

Projects like the one in the video really require some vision and careful planning with all that interlocking
Jim Becker Today, 10:10 AM

THoughtful, interlocking, knock-down joinery...

Fabulous, thanks for posting.

Maybe one day, I'll get brave enough to attempt to build something of this caliber.

I keep telling
ChrisA Edwards Today, 10:07 AM

Some good news on machinery prices

I see this SB planer is now $800 less expensive. Not on sale and just new everyday price. It was $5400.

https://www.grizzly.com/products/sou...terhead/sb1109
Robert London Today, 10:06 AM

Lion Miter Trimmer Question

I have two one is grey and the other is rust.
Jim
Jim Ritter Today, 10:02 AM
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