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Yesterday, 7:55 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Replacing a front entry door - build vs buy, what hardware, what wood species, etc in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Will outlined a lot of it pretty well above. I have built some doors and will say that for me, it makes sense when it’s going to be stain/clear...

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06-01-2023, 6:37 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Workbench retrofit in WorkShops

How big / long is your jointer? This is exactly what jointers are made for, and I have jointed similar sized material plenty of times. If you set...

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05-29-2023, 9:09 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Looking for options for duct collection adapters from machine to flex hose transition in WorkShops

Thanks for the replies. This is what I came up with for one of the machines. I bought enough 4” and 6” metal ports for both shapers. My flex hose...

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05-28-2023, 2:40 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Magnetic Drill for Woodworking in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It would be helpful to know what the details of the application are to enable a bit more of a specifically targeted response…as opposed to all of us...

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05-28-2023, 11:54 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Magnetic Drill for Woodworking in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I agree. Maybe I don’t understand the context well enough, but I had a similar task to do recently and did what you have outlined above. Considered...

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05-26-2023, 12:56 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread FS: Bosch GKT13-225L Corded Tracksaw w/Accessories - Like New - Maryland Pickup Only in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I am interested but not local…assuming from the OP that you do not want to ship.

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05-24-2023, 7:44 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Yates-American B44 Planer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I almost bought one a handful of years back for $500 but it was just too big for my tiny shop. It weighs around 3k #, iirc. I remember doing the...

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05-23-2023, 10:41 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Cutting 6 inch PVC Thin-Wall Sewer and Drain Pipe in WorkShops

I use a simple hacksaw unless I’m cutting it all day and in that case I would use a battery powered reciprocating saw (sawzall)

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05-22-2023, 5:40 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Looking for options for duct collection adapters from machine to flex hose transition in WorkShops

Thanks Aaron, that’s good info for the future. I too was displeased with how long the Oneida options were. I just ordered a few of these in both...

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05-22-2023, 11:50 AM

Mike Kees replied to a thread Talk me down from this ledge: Is this plan stupid? in WorkShops

Check out one of the car lift/four post hoist so you can store one car with another under it.

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05-22-2023, 10:59 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Looking for options for duct collection adapters from machine to flex hose transition in WorkShops

Thanks George. Here are a few photos. I think you’re right that I should just build my own new collection boxes and attach to the backs of the fence...

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05-22-2023, 10:17 AM

Phillip Mitchell started a thread Looking for options for duct collection adapters from machine to flex hose transition in WorkShops

I am looking for different sources and options for dust collection pipe “adapters” / fittings to connect 6” flex hose to a fence dust hoods on couple...

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05-22-2023, 10:07 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Walnut Lumber in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You can stain it all some version of “Walnut” stain or you can talk to your client about the natural variation endemic to Walnut and try and find a...

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05-20-2023, 2:16 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread small parallel action clamps? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Uniklamps is what I came here to say. Sounds like you have found them. They are great for smaller, more delicate clamping with less clamping force...

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05-19-2023, 10:08 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Talk me out of this sliding tablesaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Have you even looked at the saw and assessed the condition of the sliding table, etc? It is foolish to assume either extreme (that it’s a project or...

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05-18-2023, 10:19 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Raleigh/Durham Area - Favorite Hardwood and Plywood Vender? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I am not in Raleigh, but further west in the Boone area. I have made the 2 hr drive down to Steve Wall Lumber in Mayodan many times and always been...

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05-17-2023, 1:31 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Hand-held corded belt sander recommendations? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Makita 9903 - 3” x 21” belt - gets my vote. I have one and spent my own money on it and haven’t tossed it out yet ;)

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05-17-2023, 8:17 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Talk me out of this sliding tablesaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Looking closer at the photos again, I see it is badged Rockwell (which mine is also.) This happened in the 80s, according to my research, so I would...

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05-17-2023, 8:11 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Talk me out of this sliding tablesaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the short stroke version of this saw (SI-15F) and I really like it for what it is. My shop cannot fit a full stroke slider so I don’t even...

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05-15-2023, 1:25 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Kay Rotary Phase Converter not starting. Help? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My contactor does not actually have a live switch to press. It seems like I have isolated the issue to a bad fuse, which I suppose, happens from...

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05-13-2023, 11:57 AM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread Kay Rotary Phase Converter not starting. Help? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Bill, This is the existing switch (photo 1 in my post) https://www.galco.com/ot80ft3-abbg.html It looks like it does go through some fuses...

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05-13-2023, 10:17 AM

Phillip Mitchell started a thread Kay Rotary Phase Converter not starting. Help? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yesterday I went to start my 10 hp Kay RPC and twisting the on / off switch resulted in nothing. Almost like there was no line power going to it, but...

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05-11-2023, 3:36 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread epoxy fill, how to bring it down, sand or plane in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don’t do this much, but had to do it a handful of different times over the last year and always just sent it threw the thickness planer. Probably...

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05-05-2023, 2:42 PM

Phillip Mitchell replied to a thread 2011 Felder KF700S Professional + 2007 Felder AD 741 + New Comatic DC40 w/stand in SawMill Creek Classifieds

That’s a great deal on a Comatic DC40. If I were closer I would consider it even though I already have one! Best of luck with the sale.

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