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Earl McLain replied to a thread Forrest Woodworker blades - worth the money? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've got a couple (a 10" cross-cut and a 7 1/4" x 40 or so that i use in my 10" table saw for segmenting). Small sampling, but both excellent...

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04-12-2021, 4:35 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread New life for an old ornate headboard in General Woodworking and Power Tools

In the right room, the headboard you linked to might make an interesting conversion to a chaise/daybed or oversized chair. I'm not artistic enough...

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04-12-2021, 5:15 AM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Router use, tables, accessories? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

For hand-held routing, i pretty much use the plunge base. So...one router table has my Bosch fixed base mounted, and i've only used one of my other...

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04-11-2021, 7:42 AM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Router use, tables, accessories? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Comments on a few of your questions...I've got a few 1617 kits, i really like that router. The "table base" sold by Bosch is effectively the fixed...

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04-09-2021, 11:12 AM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Bandsaw fence - magnetic or regular? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Regarding strength--i've got a MagSwitch branded feather board that i use in all my table saw ripping, it's never moved even when i set it too tight...

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04-09-2021, 7:05 AM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Nova Comet II Midi Lathe For Sale in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Randy--they're definitely interested. Just sent you a PM with contact info. Thanks, earl

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04-09-2021, 6:53 AM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Wig Stands in Turner's Forum

John, I found this among the pictures of the wig stands on the Atlantic Shore site. Good starting point. earl

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04-08-2021, 6:11 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Nova Comet II Midi Lathe For Sale in SawMill Creek Classifieds

That's a good deal--just forwarded the link to my sister-in-law. Her son's using a HF mini--on a too-tall bench. They're down in Bolingbrook--so...

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04-08-2021, 6:00 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Wig Stands in Turner's Forum

Thanks Bobby--and to the Atlantic Shore group. Got a co-worker who just started chemo--she's been a real cheerleader for our company in the past...

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04-06-2021, 8:00 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Segment calculating programs in Turner's Forum

I've been working on learning Jerry Bennett's Segmented Project Planner. It's pretty intuitive--but i still have trouble picking segment colors. ...

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04-06-2021, 7:56 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Favorite Tool Families in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I had a few Bosch 18v tools i liked very much. Last summer we needed a new string trimmer and i had accumulated some "rewards points" from one of...

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04-06-2021, 7:40 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Where To Find Replacement Lens For Kreg Stops? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My first experience with a Kreg product was a used miter gauge i bought in an online auction. Came missing a few bits & bobs. I went to the Kreg...

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04-05-2021, 7:58 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Where To Find Replacement Lens For Kreg Stops? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yep, call. Just a guess that they will have them and ask only for your address. They've been that kind of service company for me. earl

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04-01-2021, 1:15 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Uvex Bionic Face Shield in Turner's Forum

Behind the Head ear muffs may be helpful to some--i use 3M's Peltor 105's with the Uvex Bionic and they fit easily. Comfortable to me. 3M's website...

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03-26-2021, 9:15 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Opinions and experiences with Grizzly G0889 Planer? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Running the 735 on a 20A circuit. Universal motor, so 240V is not an option. Like any universal--it's loud.

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03-26-2021, 4:47 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Opinions and experiences with Grizzly G0889 Planer? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm a hobby woodworker--and started with a used Delta 12" planer, sold and bought a used Dewalt DW733 (the old version of the DW734). Then sold that...

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03-23-2021, 2:27 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Nova TK-48246 chuck in Turner's Forum

That looks to be Nova's "30th Anniversary G3 Bundle". Jaw sizes are 50 mm, 100 mm, and their pin jaws (if you're drilling pen blanks, their "pen...

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03-22-2021, 8:11 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Dewalt MBF 248 in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Huh..."unknowingly bought" is one excuse i've not tried!! Great news on being able to interchange. Congrats. earl

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03-21-2021, 1:17 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Dewalt MBF 248 clolumn in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There was a change in the frame on the MBF's at some point, needing bracing to make it more solid--but i don't think that happened until the 1960's. ...

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03-18-2021, 6:54 AM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Forrest Woodworker blades - worth the money? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'd agree with the "buy a rip blade" comments, from Forrest or otherwise. @Rob Luter...are you talking about the place in Elkhart, on Nappanee...

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03-16-2021, 12:02 PM

Earl McLain replied to a thread Woodpecker clamps in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Tom--I'll take them if still available. Will send you a message. Thanks, earl

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