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09-21-2023, 8:19 AM

George Yetka replied to a thread Shipping a small lathe? in Turner's Forum

I would do this with a piece of cheap 3/8 ply under the lathe then frame a small box out of ply or 1x3s and wrap it in the same ply use screws for...

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09-20-2023, 1:34 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Workbench location vs. ceiling vents in Neanderthal Haven

I wouldnt be concerned. I would make sure I monitored humidity in a basement but as this room seems to be conditioned space you are probably fine.

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09-19-2023, 3:52 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Looking to buy a mini table saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I think the market is for someone doing one day installs of kitchen cabinets. Its not actually as crazy as I expected before looking it up when you...

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09-19-2023, 3:49 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Challenging Project in CNC Machines

A heat gun can do it too but torch is best. Another thing you can do is use an acid brush to paint on clear epoxy. Then when it dries scuff it up,...

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09-19-2023, 3:38 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Looking to buy a mini table saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Im not recommending this, the price is kind of out there, but have you guys seen the new festool cordless? It would work for what you are speaking of...

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09-19-2023, 8:42 AM

George Yetka replied to a thread circular saw issue with wider kerf at back of cut than front in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Im not sure its the heat. I know the thin kerf I run on my tablesaw has a stabalizer on it to keep it running straight. The harmonics of the blade...

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09-19-2023, 8:14 AM

George Yetka replied to a thread circular saw issue with wider kerf at back of cut than front in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I vote the thin blade is deflecting as it moves through wood.

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09-19-2023, 7:25 AM

George Yetka replied to a thread Helping a friend with plumbing in Off Topic Forum

I think the fernco is the best option. Its easy. How far does the copper go and does it transition into something else? cast/pvc/ etc? if it goes a...

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09-18-2023, 4:43 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Horrible Fright sandpaper still no good? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Bill Im not really sure about the fright. But there have some good studies recently into cost per inch of sanding instead of cost per disk. The 3m...

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09-18-2023, 4:10 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Keep Those Old Toothbrushes in Neanderthal Haven

I dont see why we need to use our old ones I just use my current one.

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09-18-2023, 4:08 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread First CNC in CNC Machines

Ernie The standard vcarve limits you to 24"x24" but they offer an upgrade to get you to pro. So down the road when you want to maximize the...

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09-18-2023, 1:46 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Small box making in CNC Machines

Could you make every corner a different suit?

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09-18-2023, 1:41 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread First CNC in CNC Machines

Ernie, I found the easiest way for me to learn was to start simple. My first project was a simple engraving with 1 v-carved tool path. After that I...

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09-16-2023, 8:34 PM

George Yetka started a thread Hand saw holder. in WorkShops

I came across this 3d print this week. Works extremely well with eastern and western saws with or without backs. I gapped the pieces 1/4". It uses...

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09-15-2023, 2:25 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Those proud of their workshops, please post pics! in WorkShops

Jim the security cam made it look like you had purple heart for sacrificial boards. Im glad to see that wasnt the case

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09-15-2023, 2:15 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Those proud of their workshops, please post pics! in WorkShops

Mark How is that grass growing around the TS? Whoops very old post

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09-15-2023, 11:23 AM

George Yetka replied to a thread HVLP gun issues in Project Finishing

Did you replace all the seals? I havent used my Fuji gun yet but have been doing a bunch of cerakoting with Iwata gun. That gun we tear down after...

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09-15-2023, 11:17 AM

George Yetka replied to a thread Future infrastructure for residential electric service? in Off Topic Forum

I watched a hospital decide water treatment for their heating and cooling systems was a waste couldnt have been more than 30k a year but probably...

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09-15-2023, 10:07 AM

George Yetka replied to a thread DeWalt Stealthsonic Shop Vac - My Ears Love It in WorkShops

The XF-84H Thunderscreech had a prop that turned around the speed of sound. Each prop tip(3) would break the sound barrier over 100 times a second....

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09-15-2023, 7:07 AM

George Yetka replied to a thread Pattern Bit in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No problem, thought id bring it up as it ruined a piece on me.

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09-15-2023, 7:00 AM

George Yetka replied to a thread Coping saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Beautiful spot

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09-14-2023, 4:46 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Future infrastructure for residential electric service? in Off Topic Forum

Locally I see a lot of main roads replacing their standard power poles and wire for poles that are 30' taller and carrying a lot more power....

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09-14-2023, 4:36 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Coping saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Are there fish in that lake Tom?

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09-14-2023, 4:35 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Coping saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

They are better because there is much less flex and they are pretty. I dont know if they are 10 or 20 times better though.

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09-14-2023, 4:28 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread First CNC in CNC Machines

I do all my tool setting manually. It is faster than 15 seconds. A tool changer would be nice but programming a tool change couldnt go much faster...

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09-14-2023, 1:40 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Future infrastructure for residential electric service? in Off Topic Forum

Non-alternative power plants are what are needed. Nuclear

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09-14-2023, 1:38 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Recommendations for Dado Blades please in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Forrest here. good quality. cant speak for any others

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09-13-2023, 3:28 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Woodworking terms that you have coined in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A foreman I had would say "you should be 2x smarter than the tool your working with". The rest of his sayings are good but not PC.

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09-13-2023, 3:25 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Pattern Bit in General Woodworking and Power Tools

One thing you may want to check on the original is if it is still straight. I bent an ultimate trim bit(the whiteside one mentioned above) and didnt...

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09-13-2023, 3:20 PM

George Yetka replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments..... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Picked up 230 BF of 4/4 HM. Let it sit a week as humidity climbed to 70% over 7 days Cut it down into manageable lengths and re-stacked it better...

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