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02-03-2023, 3:33 PM

James Jayko replied to a thread Cross Cut Blade Recommendation in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The Freud Fusion combo blade has always been excellent (and a good value) for me on both crosscuts and rips...

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01-27-2023, 3:35 PM

James Jayko replied to a thread Template Routing Question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Well I patched up the pieces and bandsawed as close as i dared. Then I took 3-4 VERY light climb cuts around the outside curve that was causing the...

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01-26-2023, 3:39 PM

James Jayko replied to a thread Template Routing Question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I also have a very short pattern bit (maybe ~1/2" cut length?) Would it help to just do maybe two 1/4" cuts to get to full depth there, and then...

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01-26-2023, 9:52 AM

James Jayko replied to a thread Radial Arm Saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

This just isn't true. The design of the RAS is fundamentally flawed for ripping, and is much more prone to grabbing and throwing because of its...

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01-26-2023, 9:43 AM

James Jayko started a thread Template Routing Question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hey all, I'm template routing the curved stiles of a Morris chair back (I think you'd call them stiles...the sides that the back slats are mortised...

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01-23-2023, 11:05 AM

James Jayko replied to a thread Have a chance to buy some BB plywood - is it worth it? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Isn't all real baltic birch 5' square? There are 4x8 sheets of birch plywood (and its fine), but it's not the same 13 core stuff that is now ~$200 /...

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01-19-2023, 2:29 PM

James Jayko replied to a thread Weird tracksaw precision in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would think if it were the saw, it would be consistently off by a specific amount over a specific distance, no? Like, out by 1/8" over 3'.

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01-19-2023, 2:18 PM

James Jayko replied to a thread Shooting board/plane or miter trimmer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Its not cheap, but the Veritas shooting board is pretty great if you're rather make sawdust than build jigs. YMMV.

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01-17-2023, 3:40 PM

James Jayko replied to a thread Veritas Mk.II Deluxe Honing Guide Set in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Guide is sold.

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01-14-2023, 6:59 PM

James Jayko replied to a thread Veritas Mk.II Deluxe Honing Guide Set in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Price reduced to $100.

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01-13-2023, 9:37 AM

James Jayko started a thread Veritas Mk.II Deluxe Honing Guide Set in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Lightly used in my home hobbyist shop. A little dusty and dirty but basically brand new. $169 new today, asking $125 shipped in the US. ...

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01-13-2023, 9:33 AM

James Jayko added 5 photo(s) to album Veritas Mark II Set

01-13-2023, 9:32 AM

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01-10-2023, 3:38 PM

James Jayko replied to a thread Buying Laminate in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks for all the replies! I went through the Wilsonart website and found a fabricator in 2 miles from my office in Bridgeport (General Laminate). ...

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01-09-2023, 10:53 AM

James Jayko replied to a thread Panel glue up in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If you do use biscuits, I think you want to cheat them away from the show face of the panel. I'm not sure the reason, but if biscuits are too close...

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01-09-2023, 10:37 AM

James Jayko started a thread Buying Laminate in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm trying to track down some laminate to skin a sharpening box for my hand tools. Whilst I realize its not too common for people to make formica...

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