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Yesterday,
11:05 PM
Phillip Mitchell
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What 8" jointer would you get and why?
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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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Yesterday,
8:07 PM
Phillip Mitchell
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What 8" jointer would you get and why?
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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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Yesterday,
5:43 PM
Phillip Mitchell
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S7 or Exact 63?
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Congrats Albert. Looks like a beautiful machine. You may have already said...what are the specs - motor size, cutterhead type?
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Yesterday,
5:36 PM
Phillip Mitchell
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What 8" jointer would you get and why?
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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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Yesterday,
2:04 PM
Phillip Mitchell
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What 8" jointer would you get and why?
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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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Yesterday,
11:13 AM
Phillip Mitchell
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What do you use 2" long 23 ga pins for?
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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
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Hitachi CB 75F 14" bandsaw
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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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2 replies | 361 view(s)
08-07-2022,
5:48 PM
Phillip Mitchell
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Downsizing shop - Plano vertical glue press
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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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2 replies | 569 view(s)
08-07-2022,
2:15 PM
Phillip Mitchell
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What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling?
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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
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What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling?
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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
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What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling?
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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
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What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling?
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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
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What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling?
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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
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Woodcraft Bands
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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
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What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling?
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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
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Cabinet or Drawers First?
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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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22 replies | 1449 view(s)
08-04-2022,
5:36 PM
Phillip Mitchell
replied to a thread
LagunaP12 vs. Felder K3
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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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28 replies | 1820 view(s)
08-03-2022,
9:11 AM
Phillip Mitchell
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Interested in Vacuum pump / bag for veneering flat and curved
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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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26 replies | 1220 view(s)
08-02-2022,
5:37 PM
Phillip Mitchell
replied to a thread
Interested in Vacuum pump / bag for veneering flat and curved
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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
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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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26 replies | 1220 view(s)
08-01-2022,
8:52 PM
Mike Kees
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Will Silicone stick to wood and stainless steel?
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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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19 replies | 1283 view(s)
08-01-2022,
10:04 AM
Phillip Mitchell
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Curly Maple Source?
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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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21 replies | 1189 view(s)
07-29-2022,
2:14 PM
Phillip Mitchell
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Bandsaw blade choice
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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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21 replies | 1130 view(s)
07-28-2022,
8:10 PM
Mike Kees
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Shaper selection
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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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47 replies | 2961 view(s)
07-28-2022,
2:23 PM
Mike Kees
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Shaper selection
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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
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Shaper selection
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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
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Shaper selection
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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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47 replies | 2961 view(s)
07-21-2022,
11:39 PM
Mike Kees
replied to a thread
would like to trade #7s
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Tom ,a question , What kind is a "K" plane ? I have an old Keen kutter #7.
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