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Today,
6:56 AM
Earl McLain
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Swiss Army ... tool
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Off Topic Forum
Maybe it should be a requirement for the Exit row--so the passenger could torque the door bolts before take-off. :)
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Yesterday,
12:11 PM
Earl McLain
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Property tax assessment question
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Off Topic Forum
Got my updated assessment last Saturday (La Porte County). When that change was made to "market-value" based assessment, ours was pretty close to...
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05-05-2024,
7:45 PM
Earl McLain
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Which 3M Versaflo? Or?
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Turner's Forum
HIK has a much nicer belt (but i had spare leather belts) and a particulant pre-filter to help extend the HEPA life. I've just been using the HEPA...
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05-05-2024,
6:46 PM
Earl McLain
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Dewalt DW735 Planer for short hardwood boards?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
It's been 8 years or so since i swapped my factory DW735 head for a Byrd. I'm overdue to rotate all the cutters for the first time. That said, i...
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05-05-2024,
6:36 PM
Earl McLain
replied to a thread
LLAMBRICH Intergrated arbor and chuck
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Agreed Jim, and i didn't mean that to be a direct reply to you. Just an opportunity to remind that the motorized part of the tool is not always the...
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05-05-2024,
9:50 AM
Earl McLain
replied to a thread
LLAMBRICH Intergrated arbor and chuck
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I hear that argument used for table saw fences and helical planer heads on a regular basis as well. In my mind, when i spent as much on a TS fence...
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05-04-2024,
8:20 PM
Earl McLain
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Which 3M Versaflo? Or?
in
Turner's Forum
You did well. I think you'll like it. Had mine on for 2+ hours last Sunday, and battery only went down one bar.
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05-04-2024,
7:04 PM
Earl McLain
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Hedge trimmer cleaner
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Off Topic Forum
I use Trend Bit & Blade Cleaner on my pole saw & bow saws--just like with my woodworking blades. For the minute or two it takes, it sure makes a...
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05-03-2024,
4:51 PM
Earl McLain
replied to a thread
Which 3M Versaflo? Or?
in
Turner's Forum
If i was to buy the "kit" for turning, it would be the TR300-HIK, which includes the M-307 helmet--currently $1,300 to $1,600. However, the...
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05-03-2024,
7:40 AM
Earl McLain
replied to a thread
Bandsaw Guides :Rotating ceramic
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Mine (Laguna) do not rotate during use of the saw. However, it is suggested to manually rotate them from time to time as they begin to groove. ...
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05-02-2024,
1:56 PM
Earl McLain
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Woodturning lathe for young adult nephews?
in
Turner's Forum
Chicago chapter of IAP is pretty active, with plenty of members in the Joliet/Kankakee zone. Would be worth checking in there as well. Good luck!!
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05-02-2024,
7:27 AM
Earl McLain
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Woodturning lathe for young adult nephews?
in
Turner's Forum
Don't know where your nephew is located, but you might consider reaching out to AAW (American Assn. of Woodturners) chapter or IAP (International...
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04-20-2024,
2:28 PM
Earl McLain
replied to a thread
Is there a small, accurate table saw?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Doing that would actually create a smaller saw than any job-site saw with the motor hanging out the back, retain the accruacy and most of the mass. ...
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04-20-2024,
1:27 PM
Earl McLain
replied to a thread
reporting spam
in
Forum Tech Support
Yeah, i reported that one this morning. With a nearly 30 year old water heater, i had hopes that it was a real update on POS heaters--got cranky...
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04-19-2024,
8:36 AM
Earl McLain
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Hose woes
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WorkShops
Blastgate Company has very good pricing on spiral, and a great assortment of fittings. I'm nearing a DC system rebuild, and was about to settle on...
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04-19-2024,
8:32 AM
Earl McLain
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Hose woes
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WorkShops
That is very good pricing on spiral, and a great assortment of fittings. I'm nearing a DC system rebuild, and was about to settle on 30 ga....
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04-16-2024,
4:55 PM
Earl McLain
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Shipping Large Power Tools
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
We're considering buying a pre-built yard barn (delivered and set is not much more than my material costs--crazy). Watch a video or two of a 16' x...
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04-15-2024,
8:20 PM
Earl McLain
replied to a thread
Shipping Large Power Tools
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
OWWM used to have a "Ruckers" forum--people traveling empty one direction hauled part-way. Mostly used for "old arn" transport. Don't know if that...
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04-11-2024,
11:28 AM
Earl McLain
started a thread
3M VersaFlo M-407 Hard Hat
in
SawMill Creek Classifieds
***SOLD*** Long F/S post--to provide full background... The packaged VersaFlo system from 3M that includes hardhat & blower system (3M model...
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04-10-2024,
6:08 PM
Earl McLain
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How many miles do you get out of your car brakes?
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Off Topic Forum
Sounds more like a rural mail carrier making 500+ stop/day 5 days a week. Just ran into the lady who was our carrier for the past 15 or so...
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