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Patrick Kane replied to a thread Best way to make 18 foot long rip in General Woodworking and Power Tools

What kind of contractor saw do you have? If you have something like the dewalt 749 or similar bosch model, then id use that no problem with a couple...

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06-25-2022, 11:21 AM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread A question about Rubio Monocoat in Project Finishing

I agree, but it seems like more and more people are reporting a two coat process for walnut. I do something similar, but i top rubio monocoat with...

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06-24-2022, 9:19 AM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Hobbyist CNC router/laser uses and opinions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Sorry we got somewhat hyper focused on carving seats, but dont think of that as 'industrial/for profit" kind of work. What i meant to say is, if you...

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06-23-2022, 2:19 PM

Patrick Kane started a thread Timber frame Mortiser and Circular Saw in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Somewhat specialized bundle, but i know there has been some interest in the past for portable mortisers. These two tools are made by Protool, which...

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06-22-2022, 10:38 AM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Hobbyist CNC router/laser uses and opinions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Oh no, i agree wholeheartedly with you, John. Im 34, but i could be 12 and i still think a CNC is the better way to batch out sculpted chair seats!...

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06-21-2022, 5:44 PM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread multiple Festool sanders? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I dont think so. I have three festool sanders, and i think they each have a use. I have a RO150, ETS EC 150/3, and a RO90. The RO150 leaves a crap...

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06-21-2022, 5:42 PM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Hobbyist CNC router/laser uses and opinions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The capabilities and uses are wide and varied, but are highly dependent on your design skills and software comprehension. I think most use them for...

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06-20-2022, 1:26 PM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread about mahogany in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If you were in PA, id happily have you come by. I bought out an old timer's shop 3-4 years ago and ended up with a fair amount of 8/4, 6/4, and 4/4...

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06-17-2022, 12:12 PM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread High Vise in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Agreed, that is very creative with using a barbell. How much did everything cost you? My work bench was made as cheaply as possible. I bought dry...

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06-17-2022, 9:23 AM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Skil Sawsquatch Beam Saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Just when i wrote this tool off, you rope me back in! I think im just going to buy both and see what i like. Heck, i might end up keeping both, but...

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06-13-2022, 10:43 AM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Bandsaw shopping question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a 20" italian Laguna with 1 dust port and a footbrake. I have used the brake once in my life, but it is wired as a quick shut off switch. I...

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06-12-2022, 10:49 AM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Skil Sawsquatch Beam Saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Scott, that is interesting. I am unsure how the chainsaw will perform on a rip cut, but im guessing you will need to stay 1/8"+/- off your layout...

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06-11-2022, 7:20 PM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Skil Sawsquatch Beam Saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Scott, Have you cut those few dozen of 6x6s yet? It’s convenient that you can be my Guinea pig. Too bad you didn’t buy that sucker a month ago and...

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06-10-2022, 10:18 PM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Skil Sawsquatch Beam Saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Bill, this is a slightly different animal and not an apples:apples to the makita. This is a chainsaw that cuts 14-15” thick in one pass. The...

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06-10-2022, 9:22 PM

Patrick Kane started a thread Skil Sawsquatch Beam Saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Has anyone used the Sawsquatch carpentry chainsaw? Im looking at picking one up for a timber frame project to cut 8x8"+ to length. Its a chain saw,...

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06-10-2022, 9:08 PM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Milling a flat straight edge on an aluminum sliding table saw table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Same, and my table is virginal, but ive had a dozen experiences of offcuts getting pulled through the throat plate and exploding against the dust...

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06-10-2022, 2:02 PM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Milling a flat straight edge on an aluminum sliding table saw table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The problem with that, Wes, is he is limited to the travel of the table across a 12-18" blade. .001-.002" across a 12" blade plate means his actual...

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06-10-2022, 9:59 AM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Milling a flat straight edge on an aluminum sliding table saw table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

This happens when a small offcut gets jammed into the throat opening and deflects the blade into the sliding table. Its why a zero clearance is a...

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06-06-2022, 9:58 AM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread Cedar alternative for outdoor patio area in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Protected cedar will take years/decades to gray, but you are going to want to treat it with something. Any of the transparent decking/siding oils...

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06-01-2022, 3:43 PM

Patrick Kane replied to a thread SawStop Reliability in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I dont own a sawstop, and i generally think any saw under 1000lbs with a 10" blade capacity is beneath me; however, i have to agree with the grandson...

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