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Mike Kees replied to a thread Drum Sander in General Woodworking and Power Tools

John you are giving away all my 'trade secrets'. Agree 100 % with everything you just said. My shop is full of machines that except for a 24 year old...

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08-15-2022, 11:05 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread What 8" jointer would you get and why? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Not sure where in MN but these are from Minneapolis Craigslist and all look could be worth considering. You can buy a ~$250-300 VFD and easily...

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08-15-2022, 8:07 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread What 8" jointer would you get and why? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Maybe I just have had bad luck with multiple Byrd helical heads... certainly a possibility. My logic for saying its better in a planer is that the...

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08-15-2022, 5:43 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread S7 or Exact 63? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Congrats Albert. Looks like a beautiful machine. You may have already said...what are the specs - motor size, cutterhead type?

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08-15-2022, 5:36 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread What 8" jointer would you get and why? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Well, personally I am partial to the Tersa style cutterheads with indexed knives. I have dealt with plenty of figured wood with straight / Tersa...

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08-15-2022, 2:04 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread What 8" jointer would you get and why? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would buy a used 12” + jointer and go HSS or Tersa style if the machine already had it. Have you ever used a jointer with a helical cutterhead?...

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08-15-2022, 11:13 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread What do you use 2" long 23 ga pins for? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a Cadex 23 ga that shoots up to 1 3/8” and even that can be pushing it in really hard woods, though I have done it (oak, ash, etc) There...

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08-11-2022, 9:07 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Hitachi CB 75F 14" bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have used one a bit in a pro shop where I apprenticed. I think if you are doing a lot of re-sawing within the limited capacity of that saw (maybe...

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08-07-2022, 5:48 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Downsizing shop - Plano vertical glue press in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Interesting. I am familiar with larger, floor standing clamp racks (like JLT) but have never seen this brand before. I watched a few videos but...

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08-07-2022, 2:15 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

This is basically where I’m at and my approach also. I’ll take clean, straight grain over figured / crotch / burl stuff everyday and twice on...

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08-07-2022, 2:13 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

We must be building different things and working with different woods. 40 grit? I can remove planer mill marks with a Festool random orbit sander...

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08-06-2022, 11:23 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I am currently limited to starting up to ~ 10 hp / 30 amps @ 240v, 3 phase with my RPC. I have a 9 hp planer and table saw and it handles those no...

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08-06-2022, 9:00 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

To you guys with wide belt sanders - if you run something like a glued up door (whatever size will fit) through to flatten / level out all the...

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08-06-2022, 8:52 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks for the replies. It seems like we are all somewhat close. I think this choice has to do more with personal preference mixed with the...

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08-06-2022, 8:34 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Woodcraft Bands in General Woodworking and Power Tools

This is good to hear. Woodcraft Bands was about 8 miles from my house before they closed up and there was no notice here locally. I used to drop in...

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08-05-2022, 2:52 PM

Phillip Mitchell started a thread What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I know this is vague and depends but... I’m curious what grit others start their sanding routine at after milling? The planer is typically always...

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08-05-2022, 2:39 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Cabinet or Drawers First? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I do that same as you Kevin, in general, unless it’s only a few drawers / something tiny. I will do accurate pre-planning / cutting as well as...

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08-04-2022, 5:36 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread LagunaP12 vs. Felder K3 in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Are you only considering new machines? If considering used look for a SCMI SI-12. Has around ~60” or stroke IIRC, will be built better than...

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08-03-2022, 9:11 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Interested in Vacuum pump / bag for veneering flat and curved in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I understand that sentiment. I have been thinking about adding in a vac pump/bag for a couple years now but had mostly written it off prior due to...

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08-02-2022, 5:37 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Interested in Vacuum pump / bag for veneering flat and curved in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks for the replies and Kevin, for all the details as always. Good to hear that I may have a chance putting a ~4x8 platen on my slightly...

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08-02-2022, 8:01 AM

Phillip Mitchell started a thread Interested in Vacuum pump / bag for veneering flat and curved in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’m looking for some basic details as well as more nuanced, experienced advice in putting together a vac pump / bag setup sometime over the next...

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08-01-2022, 8:52 PM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Will Silicone stick to wood and stainless steel? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have used silicone to install the really cheap three piece plastic corner showers. Also have installed mirrors onto drywall that is already...

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08-01-2022, 10:04 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Curly Maple Source? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Maybe try Irion Lumber. They have some special stuff and the reputation to back it up.

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07-29-2022, 2:14 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Bandsaw blade choice in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have had a Woodmaster CT 1.3 tpi on my 20” Italian saw since early last summer and have yet to take it off and use the saw quite a bit for both...

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07-28-2022, 8:10 PM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Shaper selection in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mark ,Cantek is a whole' nother' animal from Grizzly, Powermatic,etc . They are a way heavier build, I have seen other shapers from Taiwan with the...

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07-28-2022, 2:23 PM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Shaper selection in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A Delta/Invicta RS 15 is another machine to watch for. really good solid machine ,mine is 7.5 hp three phase. I have two shapers ,my other one is a...

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07-28-2022, 2:10 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Shaper selection in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would agree that it’s likely the Gomad seller would take a low offer based on the looks of the situation, but who knows. It may just need some of...

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07-27-2022, 4:20 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Shaper selection in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The DFFA-4 is likely more than 5 hp, though it’s the beefy “undercarriage” that matters more than actual HP of motor. I have see DFFA-4 listed at 9hp...

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