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Today, 5:18 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread dust collection upgrade 3.0 (HF > woodtek?) question in WorkShops

Actually, it exhausts through four bags, but the bottom two will fill up, if you let them. It does draw a lot more air when all four bags are empty....

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Today, 5:12 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Shooting board in Neanderthal Haven

That's exactly how I justified buying the Veritas, and I ended up being pleased that the old Stanleys were overpriced.

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Today, 2:51 PM

Tom M King started a thread cute sawmill in Sawmills and Kiln Drying

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Today, 10:53 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Diamond cutoff blade. in Off Topic Forum

I haven't used the diamond metal cutting blades, but many of the masonry cutting ones. The cheaper they are, the shorter the time they last. I...

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Today, 9:21 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Small sanders in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a friend that builds custom cars, who uses a number of the 3M electric random orbit sanders. I've played with them, and they are really nice....

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Yesterday, 11:04 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread dust collection upgrade 3.0 (HF > woodtek?) question in WorkShops

I don't know the model number, but my portable DC is a Woodtek 3hp four bagger. It's pretty much a beast for moving air. Woodtek is the store...

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Yesterday, 10:58 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Shooting board in Neanderthal Haven

The boards are pretty easy to make. I always want two fixed ones-one at dead on 90 degrees, and one dead on 45 degrees. I don't want to be chasing...

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Yesterday, 10:49 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Shooting board in Neanderthal Haven

Here is one I built from scrap Corian, and Oak scraps. Since that one, several more were made from plywood, and Poplar.

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Yesterday, 10:45 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Vintage Martin T75 restoration in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Happy to spend your money.

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Yesterday, 10:40 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Metal cutting tool in Off Topic Forum

7" requires two hands, while 4-1/2 can be handled easily with one. Disks are also cheaper, and if you need to cut metal thicker than the 4-1/2 will...

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Yesterday, 10:32 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Vintage Martin T75 restoration in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Having to go up from 100 amp anyway, it might not be that much more to go to 400. At least, it's not that much difference here, except mainly for...

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Yesterday, 10:15 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Table Saw Outfeed Table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mine was designed to be lightweight, and portable, so it's made from Birch cabinet plywood, with a grid of aluminum angles screwed to the bottom of...

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Yesterday, 9:22 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Shooting board in Neanderthal Haven

The Veritas shooting plane is a wonderful tool. It's one of the few new planes I own, and the main reason I bought it, when needing one for a...

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Yesterday, 9:17 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Metal cutting tool in Off Topic Forum

I have two toolboxes full of 4-1/2" side grinders, and that says nothing of the larger, or smaller ones. I'm assuming you're talking about a 4-1/2"...

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Yesterday, 8:22 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Small sanders in General Woodworking and Power Tools

3M makes some nice ones, and other clones, or companies that seem to have the same thing, like Surf Prep.

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Yesterday, 8:10 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Suggestions for a low angle block plane in Neanderthal Haven

I like old Record planes equally as well as old Stanleys. I use planes a lot, and get paid to do it. I have many planes, in all categories, but not...

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Yesterday, 2:31 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Deck screws in Off Topic Forum

My favorite deck screws are Deckmate with "Star Drive" heads. Star Drive is actually a T25 TORX. What I don't like about stainless screws for...

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Yesterday, 9:23 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Problem with low angle block planes in Neanderthal Haven

Be careful of the threads on the adjuster. It looks like this might be one that has been dropped on the adjuster knob, since the rod is bent. I...

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12-11-2019, 10:28 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Problem with low angle block planes in Neanderthal Haven

There looks to be a pretty severe back bevel on that iron. Also, is the adjustable front part of the sole flush with the back part?

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12-11-2019, 8:51 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread 2" Pexto Chisel and Pair of Disston Dovetail Saws in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Those saws look a lot like my users. With a good sharpening, they work as good as a high-dollar new one.

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12-11-2019, 2:12 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Aggazzani 500 bandsaw tires in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I also have a Centauro 600 that I changed the tires on. I run them flat, but only run a 1" blade on this saw. My new tires came from SCM. After...

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12-10-2019, 9:42 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Problem with low angle block planes in Neanderthal Haven

30 should be giving plenty of room. I replaced one of my irons with a Hock iron, and while it works just fine, square upper corners are a terrible...

28 replies | 1131 view(s)

12-10-2019, 7:09 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Individual task lighting in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My pair of lights came today. They give plenty of light for fairly close work, like on a drill press, or bandsaw.

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12-10-2019, 10:07 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Pulling PEX water line through a PVC conduit in Off Topic Forum

I can see where that angling blade will pay off too!

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12-10-2019, 9:55 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread How to cram wires into electrical boxes? in Off Topic Forum

I use deep boxes where possible, for everything, and leave plenty of wire to connect the device, but a foot of wire is not needed.

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12-10-2019, 9:24 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Plastic Laminating sheet for router table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have two 12' pieces that I bought off of CL because they were cheap, still new rolls in boxes-one white, and one black. Laid out in the Sun, on...

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12-10-2019, 8:51 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Problem with low angle block planes in Neanderthal Haven

I'm still using a pair of those Cordovan ones that I bought new. Later models have fewer, and larger grooves under the iron. The two types of irons...

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12-09-2019, 8:05 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Drill Press Table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I meant to use a hole saw to make the inserts?

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12-09-2019, 7:00 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Estate Sale Finds in Neanderthal Haven

I used a Stearns saw vise like that for probably 35 years before I found a larger one. It was my favorite one of that size, and worked fine.

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12-09-2019, 5:47 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Shaving in Off Topic Forum

I also only shave under my neck. Try the Skinguard razors. I forget the name brand. They are far different, and better than anything prior. That...

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