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Yesterday,
1:37 PM
James Jayko
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White Wash
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Project Finishing
So I had a room redone in all T&G pine. The natural wood doesn't really fit the decor (there is no raw wood anywhere in the house), so I think I'm...
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04-10-2024,
10:57 AM
James Jayko
started a thread
Festool Mortise Jig
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Has anyone tried to make a copy of the Festool router mortise jig? I like the Festool thing but its a hilarious $405 for three pieces of plexiglass...
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3 replies | 409 view(s)
04-10-2024,
7:35 AM
James Jayko
replied to a thread
Tormek ... Gimmick?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I haven't used a Tormek but it seems pretty great. That said, I think what I mean is that the jigs make it look super easy to use any grinder. Just...
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04-09-2024,
11:47 AM
James Jayko
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Blade selection for new Sawstop PCS - Ridge Carbide
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I agree. 3HP PCS here, I have and love the Freud Fusion...slightly lower cost than the Ridge or WWII, but an excellent performer for me. I'd give...
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04-08-2024,
12:11 PM
James Jayko
started a thread
Standard Bed Dimensions
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Hey All, I'm going to build a bed for the lake. Its a queen, so the mattress is 60" long x 80" wide. I've built a few beds before and often...
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6 replies | 660 view(s)
04-03-2024,
8:48 AM
James Jayko
replied to a thread
All new Table Saws may be flesh sensing soon
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
People are dumb. That isn't going away. One cuts finger off. One makes decent scratch. But...the one that doesn't amputate the finger is safer....
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46 replies | 2755 view(s)
04-02-2024,
11:38 AM
James Jayko
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The very best figured walnut. Is 50-100+/bd ft ever reasonable?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Giant step from "available in the lumber yard" to "the very best available," too...
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03-27-2024,
4:08 PM
James Jayko
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The very best figured walnut. Is 50-100+/bd ft ever reasonable?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Hearne lists their figured at "$35+," so I bet you can get to $100/bf for stuff like your picture.
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20 replies | 1682 view(s)
03-27-2024,
3:19 PM
James Jayko
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Are your tools dangerous?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Well, I had AI do my NCAA bracket and I was eliminated on day 1, so...take with a grain of salt?
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122 replies | 10524 view(s)
03-27-2024,
10:31 AM
James Jayko
started a thread
Brushes on Ridgid Miter Saw
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
This may be an unanswerable question, but ya'll surprise me quite often...so... I have a ~15 year old Ridgid miter saw at the lake. it has lived...
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2 replies | 346 view(s)
03-27-2024,
9:22 AM
James Jayko
replied to a thread
Are your tools dangerous?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
This is a false equivalency, and sorry, but, kind of nonsense. Saying the object, not in use, is not dangerous is silly. Driving a car is...
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122 replies | 10524 view(s)
03-26-2024,
3:22 PM
James Jayko
replied to a thread
Are your tools dangerous?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
My buddy's dad is a microsurgeon, reattaching fingers and stuff. He said table saws put his kids through college. So not NOT dangerous...
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122 replies | 10524 view(s)
03-25-2024,
3:46 PM
James Jayko
replied to a thread
Milwaukee M18 Jigsaw?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I have the D-handled M18 Fuel one. It's awesome, but it is NOT cheap...
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2 replies | 333 view(s)
03-25-2024,
3:43 PM
James Jayko
replied to a thread
Moxon Vise on Sawstop - Yes or No? Bench Dogs too?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I'd say it would work fine; I am not sure the concerns mentioned above re alignment would be problems. BUT its going to be really low in use. I...
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13 replies | 1026 view(s)
03-22-2024,
10:59 AM
James Jayko
replied to a thread
Question on Double Square tool quality
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
We need s a shop tour! Every time someone has a question, you seem to have an answer stored in some sort of beautiful storage! Impressive!
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03-22-2024,
8:41 AM
James Jayko
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Starrett has been sold.
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Like lots of other people on here I'm sure, I ponied up the $130/each for a 12" and 6" combo and a 4" double square from Starrett when I started...
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40 replies | 3716 view(s)
03-20-2024,
12:29 PM
James Jayko
started a thread
Breadboard Ends
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
So I built a box to house a tool in my shop because why not practice dovetails. I made a simple lid from some flat sawn maple and I'm just thinking...
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6 replies | 568 view(s)
03-20-2024,
11:36 AM
James Jayko
replied to a thread
Starrett has been sold.
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I think modern manufacturing has made it far easier to make tools of similar enough quality to the high quality tools that Starrett makes for far...
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40 replies | 3716 view(s)
03-19-2024,
2:43 PM
James Jayko
replied to a thread
Evening out plywood rip cuts
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
+1 for the Jess-Em stock guides. Makes life much easier.
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28 replies | 2312 view(s)
03-16-2024,
8:53 AM
James Jayko
started a thread
MPower CRB7 Combination Router Jig
in
SawMill Creek Classifieds
Sells new for $115 on Amazon, asking $60. Used once or twice; bought it because it seemed neat, but I just have a lot of options to do the same...
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03-16-2024,
8:48 AM
James Jayko
started a thread
David Baron 1:6 Dovetail Guide
in
SawMill Creek Classifieds
Sells new for $60, asking $30. Works great. I have tried several different types of guides and I prefer one of the others. Used but works great,...
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