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05-19-2022, 9:06 AM

Mike Kees replied to a thread ID & advice - Robland slider in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hardly used ,made in Belgium and right next door ,oh and cheap. .Jonathan this is your chance to find out if a slider will speed up your work. My...

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05-17-2022, 8:05 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread basement shop humidity level setting in WorkShops

I keep mine set at 50% also

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05-15-2022, 5:20 PM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Milwaukee 7 1/4 M18 Circular Saw ??? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have and use the 7 1/4'' Fuel version of this saw. It works very well . The only thing that slows it down is using it with smaller batteries. (5...

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05-12-2022, 8:19 PM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Powermatic 180 planer, tie down to a trailer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I always take a impact driver and deck screws with 4-5 pieces of 2''x4''. I screw the 2'x4 around the base of the machine to help prevent moving then...

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05-12-2022, 6:04 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Powermatic 180 planer, tie down to a trailer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would strap it under the bed but on top of the base frame in an X pattern from corner to corner if it was open enough to do that (for downward...

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05-09-2022, 10:43 PM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Hammer C3-41P vs Felder 531P in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Ian ,I own a Felder K700S sliding saw. I may not have this correct but I believe the order of quality in the Felder /Hammer world is this. Hammer is...

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05-07-2022, 5:27 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Advice on building tall doors for a closet in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’m still having a hard time visualizing exactly what the original plan is. Have you considered stave core construction?

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05-06-2022, 2:26 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Vintage Wetzler Clamps in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Congrats. I have an affinity for Wetzlers and other old clamps as well. I only have 8-18” lengths of F style bar clamps in terms of the Wetzler...

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05-06-2022, 9:47 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Shop electrical wiring - EMT vs MC cable in WorkShops

Well, the reason I want to do surface mounted (no wires in the walls) is because I’m planning to use closed cell spray foam in the wall cavity and...

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05-06-2022, 7:40 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Advice on building tall doors for a closet in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Do you have a totally flat reference surface that’s ~9’ long? If so, I would say you have a good chance of success using cauls and clamps with some...

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05-05-2022, 8:59 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Shop electrical wiring - EMT vs MC cable in WorkShops

Thanks for all the replies. It’s given me some food for thought. If MC cable still had to be protected from damage like Romex (in a code approved...

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05-03-2022, 9:24 AM

Phillip Mitchell started a thread Shop electrical wiring - EMT vs MC cable in WorkShops

I am doing some planning and estimating for a possible 30x45x12 metal building shop, and have been doing some reading about EMT (metal conduit) vs MC...

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05-01-2022, 5:59 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Flush trimming / pattern cutting on shaper with rabbeting block and bearing? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Just wanted to update this thread with some real world feedback after I’ve had some real seat time with this cutterhead as a flush cutting setup. It...

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04-28-2022, 7:21 PM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Delta/Invicta RS15 bearing replacement in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The spindle lock works a bit funky. When I engage mine I then turn the spindle by hand almost one revolution where it finally engages. Took me a...

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04-26-2022, 10:49 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Blum Hardware Availability in General Woodworking and Power Tools

https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?295322-Drawer-Slide-Supply-Chain-Shortage There are no good answers except changing to a different brand...

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04-25-2022, 11:05 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Weight limit for cope and stick joinery? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No way. You need either long integral tenons (strongest), multiple long and large loose tenons (domino XL sized/or make your own loose tenons), or...

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04-24-2022, 10:26 PM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Delta/Invicta RS15 bearing replacement in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Jared have you rebuilt the spindle in one of these machines ?

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04-24-2022, 11:24 AM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Delta/Invicta RS15 bearing replacement in General Woodworking and Power Tools

What do you have to lose ? If you plan on replacing them anyway why not spend $ 5-10 on a tube of grease and give it a try first. I planned on doing...

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04-24-2022, 11:08 AM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Vintage Delta drill press, recent acquisition in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My version of dirty must be different than yours ! That is a really nice looking machine. like Walter says a table without "the ring of shame" is...

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04-23-2022, 11:14 AM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Delta/Invicta RS15 bearing replacement in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Kevin I will be following this thread with interest because I have this same shaper. My bearings are still fine at this point. Have you tried adding...

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04-22-2022, 10:55 PM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Vintage Delta drill press, recent acquisition in General Woodworking and Power Tools

OWWM is the place to find everything from information to parts.

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04-21-2022, 8:10 PM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Possible free saw, Needs a top in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mike if that saw does not come with a fence ,pass on it. The top could be made from a couple layers of MDF with a plastic laminate top. It will be...

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