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Yesterday, 12:35 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Supermax 19/38 Extension Tables in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Does the 16-32 have the same issue with its extension tables. I had considered getting one of those, be good to know if I should just skip the...

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Yesterday, 12:23 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Just a little surface rust in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Crazy yes, but theres a sucker born every minute. Ive been surprised MANY times as to what people will pay for stuff. On eBay especially!

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02-20-2019, 12:05 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Truly sad about sandpaper in General Woodworking and Power Tools

OP: Is this the stuff you're looking for? From what you described now I want to try and find some!

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02-20-2019, 1:06 AM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Kreg K4 or K5. Which to get? And why? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Decent review/comparison of the K5 and Porter-Cable here: LINK Think I might be picking up one of those Porter Cables...

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02-19-2019, 7:48 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Coping Sleds - Value and Uses in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You like this one (LINK) over the Woodpeckers huh? Whys that?

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02-19-2019, 7:31 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Downdraft Sanding Table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Just as sort of "bigger picture" question, what are you intending to sand on this that you feel youd need a downdraft table to adequately capture the...

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02-19-2019, 12:36 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Kreg K4 or K5. Which to get? And why? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

K5 all the way. Not a fan of the reach around clamp in the K4.

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02-17-2019, 10:29 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread dominofix connectors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yea I don’t think those pull the joint together, it certainly doesn’t look like it. But the official Festool connectors do. And they are very well...

2 replies | 278 view(s)

02-12-2019, 7:11 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Do you use a drill press table? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yea that guy does a lot of weird things, most of which I think are silly. Personally I think a drill press table can greatly enhance the...

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02-11-2019, 6:25 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Fair price on a used Festool? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Interesting thing with Festool is they raise their prices every year, so provided they didnt release a new model of a specific tool, said tools...

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02-11-2019, 4:59 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Fraction Calculator in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Its ad free. No ad banners at the top of the screen.

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02-11-2019, 2:32 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Fraction Calculator in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I prefer a physical calculator myself. Ive been using the Calculated Industries Measure Master Pro (LINK) for a few years now for doing these types...

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02-08-2019, 3:45 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Hammer A3 31 For Sale in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Im guessing this is long gone as is, it appears, the OP.

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02-08-2019, 3:43 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Help now in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Wow that was hard to understand. So what exactly are you saying OP? Are there bugs that area biting you guys at night? If so, what do they look like...

5 replies | 559 view(s)

02-08-2019, 12:51 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Building Your Own And Improving Upon The Oneida Dust Sentry Bin Level Sensor in WorkShops

Just throw a bit of silicone around the sensor. Thats how I did it and it sealed up perfectly.

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02-04-2019, 2:31 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Is a cast iron router table the right choice? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have read of other materials/frames/stands sagging, but I guess if you support it properly it should stay flat. Personally I went with the full...

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01-31-2019, 11:29 AM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Building Your Own And Improving Upon The Oneida Dust Sentry Bin Level Sensor in WorkShops

So for that unit the indicator light is that little LED on the end of the barrel? I mean, I guess that would serve the function, but are you ever...

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01-29-2019, 5:23 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread grizzly coupon in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Were you able to find one? Tried to PM you but I dont see the option. Are you not a SawMillCreek contributor?

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01-29-2019, 5:21 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Any Grizzly coupons out there? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

At Grizzly? Doesnt seem to do anything when I tried it.

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01-29-2019, 5:09 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread What 12" Combination Jointer/Planer should I get? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Same here and I thought so too until I compared the pricing for the cheapest 12" jointer I could find new on the market and a good 12" floor standing...

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01-29-2019, 5:07 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Oneida freeze-up in WorkShops

Sounds like a call to Oneida is in order.

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01-26-2019, 2:42 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread Grizzly vs Shop Fox in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I agree with Jim on the point of I generally prefer to choose Shop Fox due liking the color A LOT more, but I would also add IMO and from the tools I...

7 replies | 437 view(s)

01-23-2019, 12:11 PM

Ben Rivel replied to a thread What 12" Combination Jointer/Planer should I get? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Another Hammer A3-31 owner here and that would be my suggestion for at least the lowest option. Based on my research (assuming buying new only) I...

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