Steve Mathews
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I just received the last of 4 quotes from contractors to install 2-36k BTU mini-splits. They are $5600, $11k, $18k and lastly $28k. I think the...

While searching for 36k BTU mini-splits I was able to find Mitsubishi Mirage complete units on sale for a little less than $1900 ea. They are 16...

And the other thing I don't understand is one contractor had a price of around $8k for 2-24k BTU mini-splits but $18k for 2-36BTU units. The prices...

Looks like there may be a rebate involved too. One of the reasons I sought to have a contractor do the installation was to not have the excess...

I've picked up all of my previous machine purchases including those the distance of this lathe. This time I would prefer to have it shipped if...

Good point Jim. There is another YouTube video where a guy combined a gas fired shop heater to supplement his mini-split on really cold days. I...

Thanks for the vote of confidence. The 2-36K BTU systems wasn't entirely my idea. My situation is somewhat similar to Keith Rucker's shop except...

I watched at least one YouTube video where a dehumidifier was used instead of letting the AC perform that function. Regardless, humidity is not a...

Another recommendation for the Blategate Company. They served me well.

Is there anything that you can think of to lessen the vibration short of placing it on the ground? Beefing up the wall if the framing is accessible,...

Two single zone units seem the way to go. I haven't decided yet whether 2 ton or 3 ton mini-splits would be best. The shop is 30' wide by 60' long...

Never thought about the redundancy factor. I like that idea and the increased efficiency. It may also be an easier install with respect to the...

12,000 BTUs per ton ... I thought the terms were interchangeable.

The router is a Milwaukee 5625-20, 3-1/2 hp, 15 amps.

I too had much better success using the table saw but I wanted to try the router setup as it's more convenient in my situation. Rob Cosman seems to...

I met someone with a SCMI 12" jointer and he complained about the fence not being rigid enough. Maybe this is one to avoid?

I'll check into the T-1 knives. It might be at least an interim solution. I don't recall or know what blades are now installed.

A good suggestion but I've reached a point in my life that I'd rather enjoy woodworking in the shop as opposed to working on the machine. Besides...

I attempted another small box today using the router setup and it came out much better. I'm not completely satisfied with the results but there is...