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    Andrew Nemeth

    Recommendations for sailboat for novice sailors

    Thread Starter: Andrew Nemeth

    Hello, I’m looking for advice and recommendations for a good plan or kit to construct a sailboat for a novice crew. My 10yo daughter went to sailing camp last summer and had a blast. It was a skills based camp that eventually leads to racing and ASA certification. They used what appeared to...

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    chris hood

    Router questions

    Thread Starter: chris hood

    My router on the recently purchased router table quit, it came on then off then on now it will not come on. I have it pulled apart trying to get all the sawdust out of the connections, it's embedded pretty bad, not sure if that is the cause but worth a try. I found another identical one on eBay for...

    Last Post By: chris hood Yesterday, 11:36 PM Go to last post
    Jerry Bruette

    Surveys

    Thread Starter: Jerry Bruette

    How is the Margin Of Error determined for a survey? I don't care who does the survey or what it's for I'm just curious how the margin is determined and who determines it.

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    Warren Lake

    hard not to love the blues

    Thread Starter: Warren Lake

    Been watching Matteo for years and now many top players are recognizing him. I think hes 24 now. Video is not great and sound not great but I can hear whats going on. Very nice of Joe to bring him up and others that are spending time with him. Hes innovative. Very unique finger picking style....

    Last Post By: Warren Lake Today, 12:21 PM Go to last post
    Bradley Gray

    PC 690 router replacement

    Thread Starter: Bradley Gray

    I'm down to 2 routers and need a couple more. I have read the 690's aren't what they used to be. Suggestions?

    Last Post By: Warren Lake Today, 2:16 PM Go to last post
    Haitham Jaber

    Oilstones sharpening

    Thread Starter: Haitham Jaber

    Hello, I wanted to share with you my experience with oilstones. As you might know I'm slowly transitioning to oilstones, from waterstones. After spending money in a set of Dan's Whetstones I was frustrutated because I couldn't get even the slightest burr on a blade coming out of a whole...

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    Jimmy Harris

    Sun Tiger water stones

    There you go!

    I've found most cheap whetstones still do their job. The difference between pricey ones and cheap ones is often things like

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    Jimmy Harris

    Flattening an oilstone

    Maybe?

    Part of it depends on the diamond plate in question. Also, part of it depends on the lubricant and pressure used. But diamond plates

    Jimmy Harris Today, 4:05 PM Go to last post
    Patty Hann

    Surveys

    I read somewhere that, at least regarding presidential elections, the question to ask a person is not "Who do you think you will vote for"

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    Robert Hazelwood

    Laguna Bandsaw Fence

    I have the same saw. You can adjust the tilt of the fence extrusion with a small set screw on the backside of the casting that the extrusion attaches

    Robert Hazelwood Today, 3:55 PM Go to last post
    Jim Koepke

    Flattening an oilstone

    Most likely, yes.

    Is your oilstone visibly out of flat?

    Diamonds may be harder than an oilstone, but the oilstone will still

    Jim Koepke Today, 3:53 PM Go to last post

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